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Welcoming a new addition to the family is an incomparable joy. It marks a new beginning of an extraordinary journey filled with love, laughter, and precious moments. As friends and family come together to celebrate this momentous occasion, there’s no better way to convey heartfelt congratulations than with a thoughtful and delicious gift. Let’s dive into the world of baby shower cookies and discover why they’re the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of a precious new baby.
How Many Baby Shower Cookies Should I Order?
For expecting parents, a baby shower is a cherished tradition that brings together loved ones to shower them with love, support, and well wishes as they embark on this new chapter of life. It’s a time of excitement and anticipation. What better way to celebrate this special occasion than with a delightful array of baby shower cookies?
When it comes to ordering baby shower cookies, it’s always best to err on the side of generosity to ensure that there are plenty of treats for everyone to enjoy. Cookies usually come in boxes of 12 but are customizable for your baby shower needs. Here are some things to keep in mind as you decide on a cookie quantity.
Consider the Guest List
If you don’t know the exact number of guests, do your best to estimate the number of people who will be attending the baby shower. Don’t forget to include the expecting parents. Take into account both the number of adults and children, as well as any extended family or hostesses who may not be on the official guest list. It’s better to have extra cookies on hand than to risk running out. Cookies freeze well, so you can save the uneaten ones for later.
Plan for Variety
When you order baby shower cookies, consider offering a variety of flavors and designs to cater to the different tastes and preferences of the attendees. If you want to order classic flavors, go for milk chocolate chip and glazed sugar cookies. If you’re looking for something a little more whimsical, you could order double chocolate, oatmeal, fruit-essenced cookies, or snickerdoodles. Make sure to have enough of each variety, taking into account that each guest may eat two or three.
Consider Dietary Restrictions
Keep in mind that not every guest may indulge in cookies during the baby shower. Some guests may have dietary restrictions or preferences that prevent them from enjoying certain treats. You might ask guests to share this information in advance so that you can offer alternative treats.
Allow for Leftovers
The parents-to-be may want to save some cookies to enjoy later at home or to share with those who were unable to attend the baby shower. Ordering extra cookies ensures that there are plenty to go around and that the expecting parents have sweet treats for later.
Gifts and Favors
In addition to serving cookies to enjoy during the baby shower, you may also want to consider ordering extra cookies to give as gifts or party favors. Cookies can be placed in cellophane bags, tied up with ribbon, and finished off with a cute tag. No one will argue with taking home their own special cookie to share with family or eat the next day.
Why Order Baby Shower Cookies Instead of Bake Them?
While the idea of baking homemade cookies for a baby shower may seem thoughtful and sweet, there are multiple reasons why ordering baby shower cookies could be a better choice.
Time and Convenience
Planning a baby shower involves a laundry list of tasks, from sending out invitations to putting up decorations to planning games and other activities. By ordering a baby shower cookie delivery, you can save valuable time and forget the stress of baking dozens of cookies from scratch. With just a few clicks, you can have beautifully crafted, artisan cookies delivered directly to your doorstep, allowing you to focus on all the other things you need to do for the party.
Professional Quality
While homemade cookies can be delicious, they may not always achieve the same level of professional quality as those crafted by skilled bakers in dedicated cookie ovens. Make sure to order cookies that are meticulously prepared using only the highest-quality ingredients (no cutting corners with cheap oils instead of butter or syrups instead of real sugar). This results in cookies that are consistent in looks and in taste. Professional bakers have the experience to create delectable cookies that will look like a million at your baby shower.
Flavor Selection
When you opt for a baby shower cookie delivery, rather than making them yourself, you get to choose from so many flavors. Baking a wide array of cookies on your own would take hours, maybe even days. Sourcing your cookies from professionals means you can choose a spectrum of flavors, including cookies to suit all kinds of tastes and preferences.
Consistency
Ensuring that each batch of homemade cookies is uniform in size, shape, and taste can be a challenging feat, especially for novice bakers. (Come on, we all burn the second batch, don’t we?) By ordering baby shower cookies from a bakery, you can guarantee consistency across the board with cookies that are the same in looks and in taste.
Stress-Free Experience
Planning a baby shower should be a joyous, stress-free experience for the host and the parents-to-be. They should be able to savor every moment of this special occasion. From placing the order to receiving the delivery–having baby shower cookies delivered is a hassle-free and convenient experience that allows you to focus on celebrating rather than stressing.
When to Send New Baby Cookie Gifts?
A new baby should be celebrated with love and sugary treats. While there’s never a wrong time to send warm congratulations to the proud parents, certain occasions present perfect opportunities to send new baby cookie gifts. Here are some special moments to consider:
Welcome Home Celebration
After the baby is born and ready to come home from the hospital–many families can’t wait to introduce their new arrival to friends and family. Sending a new baby gift to this celebration is a thoughtful way to extend your congratulations. Whether delivered in person or sent as a surprise delivery, cookies will add an extra touch of warmth and sweetness to the homecoming celebration.
Birth Announcement
Shortly after the baby’s arrival, parents often send out birth announcements to share the happy news with friends and family. This is an ideal time to have new baby cookies delivered as a gesture of congratulations. The new parents will be past the fog of the first few weeks and ready to share their new babe with the world. A box of beautifully curated cookies will acknowledge their happy announcement and give them an indulgence as they deal with things like sleepless nights and the overwhelming challenge of trying to make it out the door with bottles, diapers, pacifiers, and more.
Baby Shower
Baby showers are typically held before the baby’s arrival to shower the expectant parents with love and gifts. Sometimes celebrations may be held after the birth, in the case of unexpected premature delivery or medical issues. They may also be called a “Sprinkle” if it’s not the first baby for the parents. Whatever the timing or name, sending a cookie gift for a baby shower is a thoughtful way to show your support and excitement for the upcoming arrival.
Baby’s First Milestones
As the baby grows and reaches important milestones such as their first smile, first word, or first steps, you can celebrate these advancements with a gift. It will show you are invested in the baby’s ongoing development and help develop a relationship with the child and their parents.
Gotcha Day
Gotcha Day celebrates the day someone brings an adopted child into their home to join their family. This is every bit as significant as a birthday and should be honored and remembered in subsequent years. Cookies make the perfect Gotcha Day gift.
What Kind of Cookies Should I Send to Celebrate a New Baby?
Whether you’re sending a gift to the new parents or looking for treats to bring to a baby shower, cookies offer a delicious way to celebrate the newest addition to the family. With so many flavors to choose from, how do you pick just one? The good news is you don’t have to.
Most cookie gift companies will allow you to mix and match flavors inside each box, or roll the dice and order an assortment to get a blend of flavors. Just make sure the company packages the cookies in airtight sleeves so the flavors don’t mix. After all, you don’t want your snickerdoodle tasting like a peanut butter chip cookie. (Or do you?)
Keep these categories in mind when choosing cookie flavors:
Classic Flavors
These are the best sellers of the bunch. They include the widely loved chocolate chip, which often comes in milk chocolate or semi-sweet varieties. Bear in mind that the milk chocolate will be creamy and sweet. The semi-sweet comes for dark chocolate, and its richness can satisfy the palates of the true chocoholics. Sugar is another favorite, and it’s a beautiful choice. Sugar cookies can be decorated in pinks and blues and sprinkles for a picture-perfect treat honoring the new baby.
Nuts About Nuts
Nuts in cookies can be very polarizing. Most people fall staunchly into one camp or the other. For nut lovers, you can’t beat the peanut butter variety. Get them with pure, unfettered peanut butter or complemented with chocolate chips or chocolate frosting. (The world’s best combination, am I right?) Nuts like pecans and walnuts can jazz up an oatmeal raisin cookie or a white chocolate cookie. Just make sure that the recipient doesn’t have nut allergies.
Gourmet Flavors
If you want to shake things up a bit, take a trip to Flavortown and experience some unique options. For die-hard chocoholics, double chocolate cookies can be the Holy Grail. If you like a cool refreshing contrast, chocolate mint combinations are pretty irresistible. You can mix up your chocolate chip cookie with the addition of hearty oats, and can we forget the snickerdoodle? Oh that blessed combination of cinnamon and sugar.
Why Send Cookies vs. Some Other Baby Gift?
While most people will shop off a parent-to-be’s registry, sending cookies as a baby gift offers a unique alternative to traditional presents. Unlike some baby gifts that may only be used for certain ages or stages, cookies are universally loved by people of all ages. While the baby themselves won’t be eating the cookies, their parents will be grateful for the treats.
Cookies don’t require any assembly or setup, making them a convenient option for busy gift-givers and recipients. Also, you don’t have to worry about matching the theme of the nursery or the baby shower with cookies, making them a stress-free option.
During the first few weeks, new parents often spend very little time doing anything other than caring for their baby. Baking slides way down the priority list. You can fill that gap.
Parents may also be inundated with family members and friends coming to visit or help with the baby. They may be worried about putting food on the table for themselves and their guests. Cookies provide a welcome snack for everyone, one that can be eaten at the kitchen table as easily as on the way out the door to an appointment.
Why Choose Chocolate Shipped Cookies?
Chocolate Shipped Cookies are crafted with exceptional, quality ingredients like real butter and premium chocolate. We are true to the ingredients our mom used in her cookies (the very cookies that inspired our company). We’ll never skimp on what we put into our cookies because it has everything to do with the finished product.
We offer a dozen delicious flavors. With this variety, you can create the perfect assortment for any occasion. Send just one flavor in your new baby cookie gift, or mix it up with a combination of other well-loved flavors.
When you order from Chocolate Shipped Cookies, you can rest assured that your cookies will arrive fresh and delicious every time. We bake them in our state-of-the-art oven engineered just for baking cookies. This oven bakes to perfection and ensures longer-lasting freshness.
We take great care to package our cookies securely in double-sealed airtight bags. We then pack them in an attractive box and send them on their way with rapid shipping.
Ordering from Chocolate Shipped Cookies is quick and convenient. Simply browse our selection of cookies, choose your favorite flavors, and place your order online. We offer reliable shipping options to ensure that your cookies arrive in time for your event, allowing you to focus on celebrating the new arrival without any stress or hassle.
Whether you’re celebrating a baby on the way or sending a thoughtful gift for their arrival, Chocolate Shipped Cookies is your go-to destination for delicious treats and convenient ordering.