'Tis the season of eating! Many holiday traditions includes baking Christmas cookies. It can be time consuming if you're anything like me where you plan to bring a variety for an attractive cookie tray for holiday parties. But the Cookie Exchange Party is the solution to keep the fun in the baking and minimize the time pressure.
To host a cookie exchange party, invite friends who also enjoy holiday baking to bring a large batch of one type of cookie to your home. You could expand the definition of the party to include other treats - home made candy, chocolate covered pretzels, or other festive sweets. During the party, everyone shares the treats, giving everyone a variety, but only requires baking one recipe. Ask everyone bring an extra dozen for the party table, and the you have instant refreshments to serve to guests!
10 Tips for a Great Cookie Exchange
- Ask each guest to bring either a dozen cookies for each attendee, plus a dozen for the party.
- Have plastic storage bags, holiday themed tins or paper plates and foil just in case guests forget to bring a container for transporting their cookies home. * Reminder: store each cookie variety in separate containers until serving. Mixed cookie varieties lose their flavor and texture.
- Ask guests to bring copies of their recipe to share.
- Have a large table for guests to set out their cookies with a festive cloth. have baskets, trays or plates on the table for each guest to place their contributions.
- Place an extra platter on the table for the cookies that will be enjoyed during the party.
- Play Christmas music throughout the gathering.
- Have some festive decorations in the party room.
- A cookie exchange can be held any time of the day.
- Serve refreshments that can be prepared in advance and reheated at the party.
- Serve at least one holiday beverage such as egg nog or hot mulled cider along with coffee, tea, juices and, of course, milk!
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