"Martha Stewart has been called the "Queen" of many things, including entertaining, Instagram, and even Halloween, but if she can lay claim to one title for sure, it's the "Queen of all things Christmas." Ever since her book "Martha Stewart's Christmas" became a massive bestseller in the late '80s, the cookbook author has been a go-to source of ideas and tips about holiday hosting."
"Her suggestion was found in the sugar cookie recipe on her website, which she says "incorporates the regular flour and butter [for a] very nice, buttery, hard cookie, but it has a little cognac in it, which makes it even stronger." And luckily, some popular, classic cookie recipes fit that requirement, as gingerbread, snickerdoodles, and oatmeal cookies can all be made strong enough to survive a few days of cross-country travel in a shipping box."
Sturdy cookie structure is essential for successful holiday shipping. A sugar cookie recipe that combines regular flour and butter produces a buttery, hard cookie; adding a small amount of cognac further strengthens the dough. Classic cookies such as gingerbread, snickerdoodles, and oatmeal can be made firm enough to withstand several days of cross-country travel. Decorated cookies should use a drying icing like royal icing rather than buttercream so decorations set and endure transit. Protect each layer of cookies within the box using cushioning to prevent cracking and shifting during shipment. An immersive Christmas experience will be part of Foxwoods' Season Like No Other, with a new restaurant, The Bedford, opening in spring 2026.
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