Firstly, I just wanted to thank everyone that has answered my questions over the last few day. Sorry that I haven't responded, I don't seem to be able to do so, but I appreciate all the advice.
So I've only just been bitten by the baking bug, and have started out making fondant sugar cookies. Just today I got a request to make cookies for two separate upcoming birthdays. So far I've only made cookies for myself/family, and I've been storing them in containers as soon as they're decorated, this obviously results in soft fondant. Now I'm new to fondant, but I'm guessing it needs to be a little harder/set in order to survive bagging/travel, so what do you all do?
I've heard many people say that they leave theirs out overnight, but I'd be worried about bugs and/or the cookies losing their freshness.
I leave them on baking racks but cover them with clean cardboard boxes or cookie boxes..keeps bugs, dust and other things off but there is enough air circulation for the fondant not to get mushy.
You can also put fondant in the fridge..I’ve never had a problem with fondant decorations on cakes...but it would depend on the type of cookie you’re making and whether or not it does well in the fridge.
You don't find that the cookies lose their freshness that way?
How far in advance do you/can you make the cookies? I've only just started making them, so I'm not sure of all the "logistics" yet, but I have an upcoming order for 30 cookies, so I want to make sure I do everything right.
Thanks for your help :)
Well no expert cuz I usually do cakes, and when I do cookies I use royal icing..but Sometimes they have fondant embellishments:
But often times different colors of royal icing needs to dry, so cookies take a couple of days to finish! I use a scheduled chart that’s actually 5 days long - my point is, the cookies are still moist and super delicious and I’ve never had a complaint...but like I said,I don’t do it often because I can’t stand making the same cookie over and over again!!!!!
They're great! I especially love the duck. How do you package your cookies for an order? Like I mentioned above, I have an upcoming order for 30 cookies (for a first birthday party) and I'm tossing up between bagging them individually or just putting them in a large box.
Do you have a go-to cookie recipe that you use? I'm thinking of trying a new one.
If they don’t ask for individually wrapped, I box it up. Cookie layer-wax paper-flat square of bubble wrap- wax paper- cookie layer- wax paper-bubble wrap. I do up to four/five layers. After that I would worry about weight on bottom layer of cookies.
best sugar cookie recipe ever -- you can add an extra egg yolk for an even chewier cookie 
mmmm
https://www.cakecentral.com/recipe/2055/no-fail-sugar-cookies
Thanks K8memphis, I'll try that one next time. My last lot were really nice, but quite soft. The bottom was actually undercooked, but I think that was due to my oven not working properly (fortunately I have a second one), so some broke while decorating. How do they come out using that recipe.....soft, crunchy etc?
Thank you for your comments on my previous posts too. I now seem to be able to respond :)
they come out perfect -- they don't budge out of shape at all -- it's a brilliant recipe -- they are just right -- not crispy -- firm but addictive
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