Whether you are planning on shipping cookies overseas or across the country here are some simple guidelines to follow.

When shipping cookies a common worry is that cookies will become stale and broken during the shipping process, but that does not have to happen. Make sure your cookies arrive at their destination still fresh and delicious by following some simple guidelines.

Keep in mind that it could take more than two weeks for your package to arrive, so do not send cookies that are extremely delicate, frosted or filled with custard. Cookies such as chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, shortbread and bar cookies travel well.