Cookies For Him

Types of Cookies to Send To Him

Men love cookies. Most of them enjoy the traditional chocolate chip cookies. However, there is more to life than chocolate chip cookies. There are many different types of cookies you can send your boyfriend, husband, dad, friend or relative for any occasion or no occasion at all.

All men love home baked cookies. Anything home baked is comfort food. When they open that box or tin and smell fresh baked cookies it reminds them of good times. It’s the best kind of aromatherapy there is.

Cookies have a history that dates back to the 7th century. Cookie recipes have been around since the 1800’s when they first started appearing in cookbooks. The first cookie was more like a small cake than a cookie.

There are many different types of cookies that you can make and send that don’t require a lot of work. For example, the traditional Toll House cookie recipe only takes a few minutes. There are also cookie recipes that only take a few minutes. Some of the recipes are for great tasting cookies such as traditional ice box cookies which are basically sugar cookie, chocolate chip cookie bars and lemon squares.

If you love baking cookies there are tons of cookie cookbooks with all types of great tasting cookies. Here are a few of the types of cookies you can make.
The fastest and easiest cookies to make are pan cookies, bar cookies or squares. The batter is pressed then you spread it into a pan, then after they bake cut them into squares much like brownies.

Drop cookies are the most popular homemade cookies. You simply drop the dough from a teaspoon or tablespoon onto a cookie sheet. Popular drop cookies are peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip.

No bake cookies don’t take a lot of time to make and are the perfect way to show him you care. These types of cookies are also great for those who don’t bake. Popular no bake cookies are coconut date balls, rice Krispy bars, peanut butter bars and rum balls.

Ice box cookies also known as refrigerator cookies are made from dough that is very stiff and is refrigerated usually overnight. The dough is mixed and formed into a cylinder then covered with wax paper and placed in the refrigerator overnight. The next day you take it out cut into slices and place in the oven. Nothing is easier than that.

If you have time available you can make shaped cookies. You shape them either by hand, cookie cutters or a pastry bag. If it’s around Christmas you can make shaped cookies with a cookie press also called spritz cookies.

No matter which type you choose the man in your life will love them. Most men love all types of baked goods especially cookies. If you are planning on shipping them to him, be sure you use a cookie tin or box that can be wrapped securely for shipping. Be sure to place the tin or box inside another box with packing peanuts to ensure a safe delivery.