Hey Cake Central folk, 

I was researching the best way to freeze sugar cookies for my mother in laws birthday on October 31st and came across a blog about doing this. Someone asked how they could freeze, package and then send cookies to solders overseas. I thought what an incredibly amazing idea, especially since I have been itching to bake these last few days. 

So my question is, how would I go about doing this. Obviously the making, decorating and freezing is simple, but what is the best way to package them. Should I put them in a tin and wrap those as well. Also, where would I go for address? Would the postal office have addresses or should I go to my local Armouries? 

Also, I'm in Canada if that helps. 

Kate

While Im no use in addresses or how to go about doing this, If you do end up doing this I strongly suggest doing Anzac Biscuits (an Aussie Biscuit/cookie which was sent to the soldiers abroad during war as they contained no ingredients that spoiled and traveled well)

http://www.exclusivelyfood.com.au/2009/04/chewy-anzac-biscuit-recipe.html

http://www.exclusivelyfood.com.au/2006/07/anzac-biscuits-recipe.html

Here, in the US, services have gotten much "funnier" about accepting "outside" food products. Terrorism and all... a worry about tainted food. So I would check first. I would hate for your efforts to end up in the trash. :(

But yes, all the troops love it all. I made many packages for my son's former roommate who went to the Marines. He also had plenty to share, and did so. I don't know how they would accept a "random" package. 

There is a FB group that coordinates large cookie deliveries to the troops.  Operation Cookie Takeover had a member stationed in Iraq, and bakers around the world put together about 14,000 cookies.  There has been at least one other OCT since then, and they are currently working on a collection for a carrier that just sailed.

Check them out:  https://www.facebook.com/OperationCookieTakeover

Linda

Thank you everyone so much! I am going to look into all your websites!