I wouldn't cut them. I would just pack the two layers uncut with waxed paper or parchment between them trimmed to fit the container closest in size for my recipe. I would probably overwrap them with plastic or foil before placing in the container. Then I would use crumpled something waxed paper or foil For a side margin) to prevent shifting if there was space above or to the side.

Didn't see the frosted part. You can separate them slightly with something like mini marshmallows spaced every so often or some decorative picks that have a rounded top like little pumpkins or something. Even candy toppings like harvest mix pumpkins or anything around that size.

Are you mailing them or sending them along with someone?
Would it hurt to freeze them solid like you buy frozen brownies at the grocery stores? Freeze uncut, to fit the containers, and do the cutting on the receiving end. Pop corn around the containers is good to keep them from moving around wonder if it would work as an insulator to keep them from thawing fast?

I don't think you can frost them and expect them not to stick together or to any wrapper you put on them. For my 70ieth birthday my Brother ordered a gift box of brownies. They were wrapped separately and shipped beautifully but they were not frosted.

You can do a test and send some to me, and I'll let you know how they arrive ;>)

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What the eyes read the brain missed, lol sorry, but if you knew how long the package was going to be in the mail it still may work.

When I send brownies, I freeze them in individual sizes then wrap each one in plastic wrap.

I wouldn't frost them but perhaps you can send along a little container or ziploc of frosting so the recipient can add it once they arrive? Otherwise it will be a mess.

The marshmallow suggestion is great, I will remember that! Another good method is using those little 'tables' that the pizza delivery shops us to keep the lid off the pizza. (they look like a mini table to me!)

I would also consider packing the frosting in a separate container to be added to the brownies after arrival.

I think I'd try the frosting... just make sure it's a thick fudgy frosting, not to sticky, then separate with a double layer of wax paper. I've found that, with a double layer, even if the frosting sticks to the wax paper, it's easier to peal off.

These are the baked kind ... not the groups of juniors prior to Girl Scouts, I assume?

o j

Frost the brownies and then put 2 together with the frosting in the middle.

like a brownie sandwich with frosting being the filling.

ML

I've bought brownies frosted individually at bake sales...they are wrapped in a clear plastic wrap...it works very well and I've never had the frosting stick to the wrap

All good ideas...and one misconception....these are the delish chocolate goodies, not sweet little girls. LOL
I was thinking maybe I could take a long thin knife and cut them diagonally to make 2 layers and warm the (canned) frosting a little in the micro so it can be kinda poured on, lightly spread, then put the top back on like a sandwich. Then I could wrap them in plastic, wax or parchment wrap. I like the idea of fill up empty spaces with crumpled up wax paper.

Frankly, if you're going to use canned frosting, and don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with that, but I'd suggest not frosting them at all. Tell them what kind to get and they can frost them and you can save the postage on mailing a can of frosting. Otherwise, leave it in the can & send it or put it into a ziplock freezer bag with instructions to just clip a corner of the bag and squeeze it out. Another option is making a thick frosting. A fudge essentially. I use a recipe Nathalie Dupree had on her show for Mississippi Mud Bars and it's real easy. I made a mistake, misread the recipe and used a bag instead of a box of powdered sugar. It was thick and like an old fashioned fudge and I really liked it so I've done it that way since. Here's the recipe:
Icing:
⢠1 pound Powdered sugar (Note, I used more as said, but you could use less butter or maybe just less or eliminate the milk might be better to make it thicker too)
⢠1/3 cup Cocoa
⢠1 cup Butter, melted
⢠1 teaspoon Vanilla
⢠1 cup Pecans, chopped (I don't use nuts)
⢠2 tablespoons Milk
Now if you like nuts, you could put the nuts on top of the icing which would keep it from sticking too, or use candy corn for the holiday/Halloween look, or candy sprinkles, chocolate chips or nothing. I don't put nuts in my brownies FWIW.

You might even try adding some extra powdered sugar to the canned frosting (test a small bit first) and see if that would thicken it and make it more firm/less sticky.

The problem you face with any sort of a spacer is with this going through (I'm assuming) the post office, it's going to be bounced around, and turned on every side in transit so if it's not solid, it'll be an issue.

Frosting in the middle is a great idea but I wouldn't put two together and expect them to pull them apart - they wouldn't come apart evenly.

And y'know what? T'were I you, I wouldn't fret over it too much. If'n I got a box of homemade brownies with the extra helping of love, it wouldn't bother me if I had to take a spoon and scrape it from the wrapping and eat it that way! It'll still taste great and be much appreciated.

Let us know what you decide to do.

I haven't gotten to baking the brownies yet, what with having very sore ulcers in my mouth, and Hubs in the Hosp with pneumonia. He is doing very well and will be home in a day or two. While driving home from the hosp, and thinking on how to package the brownies, when I do get to feel like baking them, I got a kinda brain flash, and wondered if I top the frosting with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) if that would keep the brownies from sticking to each other if I package them in layers. I'll let you know how this works. I might try it this weekend if I'm feeling better.

I don't know about brownies but when I was in the Air Force I sure learned about sending fudge.

One day I went to the mail room and checked my box. There was a note to come to the window for a package. I thought, thats odd, I haven't ordered anything and I haven't even got a letter from home in 3 months, wonder what it is?

The handed me the package and I went back to the barracks. When I unwrapped it I found a big work shoe box under the brown paper. I opened the box and was I surprised. The sender had lined a huge workshoe box with aluminum foil, then poured it full with one huge 15 pound block of home made black walnut fudge.

I checked the return address but didn't have a clue who that lady was. Two days later I received a letter from the lady who sent the box asking me if it arrived okay? In that letter she told me she was 16yrs old and she and her home ec class were getting the names and addresses out of the newspaper of local guys who were in the service and sending them fudge or cookies...

If you have not mailed them yet, why not bake the brownies much like two layers of a cake? then put double the frosting on one (or even more) and top it with the other layer of brownie. Do not cut them but wrap them thoroughly so that they will not shift around in the container, pad them securely, and mail them. When they arrive, he can speparate the two layers, smooth the frosting, and cut them into any size he wants.