Cookie business

Cookies have a longer "shelf life" than cupcakes too. And easy to transport AND package up. I'd say if you wanted to offer an "option"...do it with brownies instead of cupcakes. Lot of ways to do brownies! And the transport, package and have a good "shelf life" too. And why not do both...have single cookies, maybe wrapped in saran wrap and have them for 50cents each (or something like that) and also have the plates? Plus, how about filling baskets or cans? Dollar stores have these and some are really nice and often even holiday themed ones. If needed, add a length of ribbon tied in a bow to make them look more fancy and draw attention. I would offer to have half and half...half commonly known cookies like choco chip, PB, oatmeal etc. But also have some not so common ones, like the BOurbon lace ones yo mention. Or meringue ones. I have always wanted to do something like that, but sadly, my time has come and gone on a venture like this so I really wish you well.

well i thin its a good idea, especially if its something you love doing. i think you should sell them both loose and plates as some people might just want one. then they might come back for more. also doing them for shows and community things is a good thing because they will sell

I hate to say this, but check out the legal ramifications of starting a food business. One man started a company here in town and then discovered he had to have a "professional kitchen" to run out of. He found a church that let him use their kitchen several days a week. So you need to be sure that you meet the "food handling" whatevers for your area.

Hi, i have just started a small business just like you and i am selling cookies as well. I usually make the common ones and some other special flavors that is not too common. I usually sell it by packs of 5's and started selling out with friend. I asked a group of friends to do the taste test and give me their comments and suggestions if the cookies are good as it is or what it needs/lack or what is too much. What is good with cookies is that it has a longer shelf life compared to the cupcakes. I think it will be better in packs since packaging at time helps in the presentation if you like selling it individually you can put it in a cookie jar so that it will be easy to transport. Hope this helps.

PUt me down for two of each!I love cookies and pastries of all kinds. My grandmother used to bake and cook and when my daughter was young I did also. I even made home made noodles! Love those. Used to know all the recipes by heart. But not anymore!

hmmm... Selling cookies is really profitable. My mom helped me through college by baking and selling cookies and other pastries. Try coming up with different forms of packaging or presentation, the activities you mentioned are perfect avenues to check on how you could improve your products in terms of packaging and their preferences as well :)

I hope u have real good luck w/your cookie buisness. I think i would sell some individual cookies to. So many people watch what they eat but would probably splurge & buy one cookie.

sell cookies in little boxes selling a cookie is all about presentation of course taste is a big factor so yours should have a unique flavor