How to Send Chocolate in the Mail Without It Melting
There’s something magical about receiving a piece of mail that contains something delicious. Even if you don’t personally know the person sending you the gift, it still warms your heart to receive something thoughtful, especially at a time like Valentine’s Day.
Sending chocolate in the mail can be tricky; after all, who wants to receive soggy or melted chocolates?! However, with this helpful guide, you can send candy in the mail and remain assured that they won’t melt! In addition to ensuring that your chocolates won’t melt when they are shipped, this tutorial will teach you how to package these treats so that they are not only ready for mailing, but also look adorable when they arrive at their destination.
With these tips and tricks on how to send chocolate in the mail without it melting, you can create beautiful packages for all of your friends and family members this year.
Decide on Which Type of Candy to Send
Before you begin the process of packaging your treats, you’ll need to decide on  which type of candy to send. While some people might prefer to send bars, others might prefer to send chocolate-covered strawberries, or perhaps special chocolate-covered cookies.
You can even add a little bit of flair to your chocolate-covered treats by using decorative sprinkles, cookie crumbles, or even candy hearts!
And, of course, you don’t have to send just chocolate. You can also send other types of candy, like butterscotch, caramels, or even gummy bears. It all depends on what you prefer to send and what your loved ones will enjoy receiving.
Use Brown Paper
It’s important that you use brown paper when you are ready to wrap your treats. While you may think that wrapping chocolates in white paper would look lovely, the truth is that the colour of white paper will cause the chocolates to melt faster.
This is because white paper is known for being “bad for chocolate” due to its higher alkalinity; alkalinity being the degree to which a substance has a pH that is less than 7. If you use brown paper, on the other hand, it’s alkalinity is much lower and will therefore not cause the chocolates to melt nearly as quickly.
The only downside is that brown paper is not as pretty as white paper; however, it still looks beautiful, just in a different way.
Carefully Wrap the Candy
After you’ve chosen your wrapping paper, you’ll need to carefully wrap the candy. You can either use one long piece of paper or several pieces of paper taped together.
The thickness of the paper you use will depend on the size of the chocolates you’re shipping. You want the wrapping paper to be thick enough to prevent the chocolates from breaking through, but you don’t want it to be so thick that it interferes with the shipping process.
It’s also important to use scotch tape or another type of tape that will not leave behind a sticky residue. Once you’ve wrapped your chocolates, you can secure the paper with ribbon, string, or even decorative twine. You can even use decorative paper clips to hold the wrapping paper together.
Use Sturdy Boxes for Shipment
If you’re mailing chocolates, you’ll need to use sturdy boxes to protect them from damage during shipment. When choosing a box, make sure that the packaging is thick enough to prevent breakage; you’ll want your chocolates to arrive in one piece.
If you’re shipping chocolates during the winter, you’ll want to choose a box that has a layer of insulation, such as this one, to protect your chocolates from cold weather. It’s also important to remove any chocolates that are exposed to the outside of the box so that they don’t melt during shipment.
Dry Shaking and Wrapping Technique
If you don’t have time to ship your chocolates, you can use the dry shaking and wrapping technique to prevent them from melting.
First, you will need to place the desired amount of chocolates in a jar or container. Next, you will need to add enough layers of paper towels to ensure that the chocolates aren’t touching the sides or bottom of the container. When you’ve added enough paper towels, you’ll need to seal the container with plastic wrap or a lid. You’ll then want to shake the container vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds, and then allow the chocolates to settle for 10 to 15 minutes before removing the lid or plastic wrap.
When you remove the lid or plastic wrap, do not open the container; instead, use a long spoon or ladle to place the chocolates in individual paper wrappers. You’ll then want to seal the wrappers with scotch tape.
Pro Tips
Before you send your chocolates, make sure to read the shipping requirements of your preferred shipping service. Some services, like FedEx and UPS, will not accept chocolate shipments during the winter due to the risk of melting.
If you plan to use a service that requires you to adhere to a certain weight limit, the best way to send a high quantity of chocolates is to purchase a durable and sturdy shipping box, like this one, and then fill the box with peanuts or other packing peanuts.
Once you’ve filled the box with packing peanuts, you can carefully place the chocolates in the shipping box. If you want to send a gift that your loved ones can enjoy for weeks, even months, consider sending a gift basket. You can find gift baskets filled with delicious chocolates at your local grocery store or even online.