biscuits and chocolate storage questions

[Rosendula]

I've started making some rather nice biscuits recently and have also successfully had a bash at making some soft centred chocolates. Now I want to get more serious and make larger batches (less often). I'd also like to give some as Christmas presents. I don't know anything about storing such things though. Is there a simple answer anyone can give, or can you point me in the direction of answers, please? I need to know how to store them - paper bags, plastic tubs, etc., and how long they will keep for.

[pumpy]

Don't know too much,but i would think that paper bags absorb the moisture pretty quick,so better off in plastic tubs. As for chocolate products,........aren't they O.K. for about 6 months,or so?

[Rosendula]

Thanks Pumpy.
Having slept on it I have decided the best way to find out is to try it. That is, make lots of biscuits and chocolates and store them in different ways. Then, over the next few weeks try one (or ten) of each every day. By the time I've eaten them all, I will know the answer.

[growingthings]

Hi Rosendula

I always store my homemade biscuits and suchlike in airtight containers as these have been the most effective for me. But I do put them in pretty card boxes when I give them as presents. And I always tell the recipients that the chocs should stay in the fridge just to be on the safe side!

Lorna x

[StripyPixieSocks]

I always put chocolates in home-made boxes but kept them in the fridge and for biscuits, always an airtight container... good luck with your experiments, I would be interested to find out how they go!!

[Lady Willow]

I'm afraid I would store them in my belly

[sleepyowl]

I agree with you Lady Willow chocolate lasting for 6 months that is totally unrealistic especially in my house

[becks77]

Hi Rosendula,
The 2 things to be aware of with chocolate are sugar bloom and fat bloom, both are conditions brought about by storage conditions.The chocolate takes on a mottled effect which is harmless but will not look great esp. after all your hard work. The temp of storage should be cool, not necessarily fridge as it should also be dry. So ossibly the best bet is n airtight container under the stairs or something similar, where temp fluctuation is kept to a min.
HTH
Best wishes
Becks