http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Topic: Milk & Cookies -- dumb or fun? en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:16:55 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-269376 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:08:46 +0000 Sulli301 269376@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Super cute idea!</p> <p>I recomend getting help with the baking! And maybe getting some premade/some from bakerys/some from friends/fam etc?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-269337 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:39:47 +0000 runningbee 269337@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>just another suggestion to make your life easier - make the dough beforehand, scoop onto a cookie sheet and freeze them. When they're frozen stick them all in a bag and then bake the day before your wedding. I'm an avid baker and I always find that this technique makes a fresher tasting cookie than one that has been fully baked and then frozen.</p> <p>Also, do a test beforehand so you know your freezer doesnt make lots of ice crystals and so you know what temp and for how long to bake the cookies from frozen dough.</p> <p>I love this idea! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-269325 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:28:14 +0000 Jenniphyr 269325@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>As for the answers to your questions...</p> <p>1) I would think it would be totally fine. =) You might want to have it be more of a constant thing, going through the whole reception (after all, cookies don't go bad in the open, and you can always stock a container with ice and put bottles of milk in it), rather than announcing it at 9:30, because that might lead to a rush of people from the dance floor.</p> <p>2) I think it would be fine to bake them all yourself! =) And, like <strong>babyboo </strong>said, you can bake them in advance and they'll taste just fine as long as you store them in an airtight container.</p> <p>3) You might want to aim high (4 per person, maybe?) just in case. And after all, who doesn't love a few extra cookies to take home at the end?&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-269320 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:24:26 +0000 Jenniphyr 269320@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I LOVE that idea! =) It's so cute!&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-176680 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:07:24 +0000 babyboo 176680@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Just wanted to repeat what <a href="/profile/jessie516"><strong><em>&lt;font size="2" color="#81a026"&gt;Jessie516&lt;/font&gt;</em></strong></a>&nbsp;said about freezing cookies. Whenever my mom or grandma does holiday baking she makes about 5 batches of goodies and at least doubles each recipe which leaves us with hundreds of cookies. All of their recipes freeze really well for a couple of months as long as you keep them sealed in a container. Also, putting wax paper between them when you freeze helps so they don't stick to each other.</p> <p>This way you can bake batches of cookies whenever you have some time and you don't have to worry about it the week of :)</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-176669 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:02:01 +0000 SpaceC06 176669@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I love the idea...</p> <p>I would maybe consider buying cookies though :)</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-176668 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:58 +0000 June Bug 176668@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I don't know if you took a look at the featured weddings today, but there's a couple who did something very similar to this! I think it's a great idea. You could always get some old fashioned milk bottles and have a beautiful set-up: I have to imagine it'd be similar to a candy buffet! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-176664 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:58:30 +0000 Jessie516 176664@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I think this is a great idea! :)&nbsp; I think you're right in thinking about 2-3 cookies a person.&nbsp; Other people might disagree, but I think you might be able to do the baking yourself.&nbsp; Personally, I love to bake and it actually relaxes me.&nbsp; I'm baking cookies as our dessert for the rehearsal dinner (we're doing my favorite cookies and his favorites).&nbsp; I'm actually looking forward to having that time earlier in the week to relax and bake.&nbsp; I wanted to do them as favors for the wedding, but I couldn't convince my mom and sister that it wouldn't drive me crazy.&nbsp; </p> <p>A time-saving tip would be to make the cookies ahead of time and freeze them.&nbsp; That way, you can just bake them off right before the wedding, instead of worrying about mixing and shaping.&nbsp; Most cookies freeze pretty well, up to a couple of months, actually.&nbsp; I do this a lot when I want cookies, but know we aren't going to eat the whole batch.&nbsp; Just mix the batter, shape into cookies and place them on a cookie sheet or cutting board--anything so that they're not touching.&nbsp; Put that into the freezer and let the cookies freeze separately.&nbsp; Then, once they're frozen, put them in Ziploc bags.&nbsp; If you put them in the bags first, they'll freeze all together and will be a total pain to separate.</p> <p>Good luck! :) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-176098 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:38:38 +0000 lilcfitness 176098@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>My first question is.. are you having alcohol served at your wedding? Personally the thought of mixing alcohol and milk.. makes my tummy turn over&nbsp; bit... that being said, i know that not everyone drinks at weddings... especially kids and those with kids... so it may just work out! But do think about that if you plan on having a drinking crowd!</p> <p>I would either buy the cookies, or ask a friend or family member to do the baking. I remember how frazzled I was the week of the wedding.. I never could have baked dozens on cookies!! Perhaps if you are very very organized, it wont be a problem for you though.</p> <p>2-3 cookies per person would be good... Not everyone will eat them, and some will eat more than their share, so it would work out!!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cute idea, good luck!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/milk-and-cookies-time#post-176081 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:23:22 +0000 Gerbera 176081@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I would also suggest making provisions for the lactose intolerant and people who just don't like milk. Other options could be chocolate milk, soy milk (no lactose).</p> <p>My FI is lactose intolerant and my nephews only drink chocolate milk.</p> <p>I would also suggest 2-3 kinds and definitely one w/o nuts because a lot of people are allergic to nuts. </p>