Cookie Swap Cookbook

A cookie swap is a fun way for you and your friends to sample an assortment of delicious, homemade cookies for the holidays while only baking one kind! Guests will be invited to bring their special treats to share at the party. After a few nibbles, oohs & aahs, everyone will gather a few of each variety to take home. Its a great way to kick off the holiday season and enjoy yummy sweets while having a memorable time with family & friends.

If youre thinking of hosting your own swap, just follow this simple timelineits so easy!

6 weeks before

Decide on a date and time for the partyweekday evenings and weekend afternoons seem to work well during the busy holidays.

Send out invitations to 8 to 12 friends. Be sure to include date, time, location and a phone number to R.S.V.P.

Instruct each guest to bring one dozen cookies for every person attending the swap. Also, ask guests to bring a stack of recipe cards (with their treat printed on them) to share with others.

3 weeks before

Keep a cookie list to update when guests call to R.S.V.P. so there arent cookie repeatsyou dont want everyone to arrive with chocolate chip cookies! Guests will be delighted to choose from a yummy variety of cookies!

Begin thinking of a few drinks and snacks you may want to serve at the party and start a grocery list.

Make labels for identifying each kind of homemade cookie that will be featured at the swap so everyone will know what they are sampling.

3 days before

Save time by baking your cookies and storing them in the freezer or in an airtight container.

Fill your home with holiday cheerwreaths, ribbons, bows and bells are simple decorations that add a festive touch.

Set up the cookie table in a room where everyone can easily walk around to sample and collect their goodies. Place take-home containers near the table, or ask guests to bring their own.

One hour before

Arrange beverages near the cookie tablecocoa, tea, coffee and cider are sure to keep guests cozy.

Light a few candles and turn on some festive music.

Set up cookies as guests arrive, being sure to match them up with identifying labels. Place the recipe cards in front of the cookies for guests to collect as they gather their treats.

Most importantly, have fun sharing and enjoy time spent with family & friends!

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