Good Question: Best Goodies for Mailed Care Packages?

Here's a good question from reader Judi, who says:

I enjoyed Emma's recent posts on making soft pretzels and had a question. I'm putting together little "Thank You" care packages for a few out-of-state friends and I wanted to include some of the pretzels but was discouraged when I saw that they're best consumed immediately and will get mushy when stored in a container.

Any suggestions for similar baked treats that travel well?

Readers, what are your favorite treats to mail? What holds up well? Any suggestions for savory baked treats? Here are a few favorites that we like; nuts are an especially hardy mailed treat.

• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Monster Cookies
• Sweet and Salty Cinnamon Almonds
• Chez Panisse Herbed Almonds
• Rosemary Roasted Cashews
• Earl Grey Tea Cookies
• Dark Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Related: Candy for Giving and Party Snacks: The Full Roundup

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