When a Cookie Mix Fundraiser Beats Cookie Dough

2 advantages cookie mix has over cookie dough.

Cookie dough fundraisers have steadily become more convenient over time. Cookie Dough used to only be available in tubs. Tubs were fine if you wanted to scoop portions onto a cookie sheet individually, but you first had to wait for the dough to thaw. Then pre-portioned cookie dough made the baking process much more manageable.

Even though cookie dough no longer needs to be separated and sorted at delivery, it still must be refrigerated soon afterward. This can make it challenging for sponsors, especially for larger school-wide groups. In other words, advanced planning and preparation are required to make the delivery and distribution process work smoothly.

Trouble-Free Fundraising Deliveries

It doesn't matter if it's a warm day and you can't tend to your delivery right away. The seller sorts your cookie mix boxes and will be there when you're ready.

One common question is, "Can't cookie dough be left unrefrigerated at room temperature?" The answer is yes and no. A distinction must be made between cookie dough made with raw and pasteurized eggs. As long as the cookie dough is made with raw eggs, it should be refrigerated immediately.

If a company representative tells you that their cookie dough can be left unrefrigerated for a certain period, clarify the type of eggs used in their ingredients. Regardless, it's always best to play it safe if you don't know for sure.

Healthier Cookies Are An Option

A perceived drawback can be turned into an advantage. Since supporting a cookie mix fundraiser requires preparing your cookies, you can alter the recipe a little. Make heart-healthy cookies by swapping out butter, margarine, or shortening for healthier oils such as canola or olive oil. For more ideas, see the five secrets for baking healthier cookies.

Author Bio

Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999. He’s helped administrators, teachers, and outside support entities such as PTAs and PTOs raise millions of dollars. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.