The other day I was reminiscing about a cookie party I went to many years ago. It was a really fun get together and it sparked the idea for today’s post.
I thought I’d share some of the details on how to have a successful cookie swap party.
Ask guests to bring a dozen cookies each per each six guests ( 2 cookies for each guest). Then you’ll have more than enough to serve at the party and plenty for your guests to take some home too. Ask your guests to tell you what cookie they plan to bring so you won’t have duplicates.
Ask your guests if they have any allergies and be sure to keep those cookies set aside or marked with a pretty note card (contains nuts, etc).
Cookies don’t have to be holiday themed either; you can encourage your guests to bring their favorites, chocolate chip,oatmeal, etc.
You can make this a fun “girls night out” too. Try serving your cookies with wine and cheese or some other hors devours. Men may be interested in a cookie swap too, you could make it a couples get together.
Ask everyone to bring a copy of their cookie recipes and after the party you can assemble them all into a nice recipe newsletter or you could even create an online cookbook or, some other keepsake recipe book.
Have you ever had or been to a cookie swap party?
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Ms. A
December 13, 2011 at 01:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Can’t say I’ve ever been to a cookie swap.
andrea cammarata
December 13, 2011 at 03:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
LOVE this post and who wouldn’t love cookies and then wine and cheese…just put me in heaven : )LOL!!!!! thank you for sharing this with us — EXCELLENT idea!!!! hugs…
Odie Langley
December 13, 2011 at 03:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Although I am trying to stay away from cookies at the moment it does seem like a fun event to plan. Both Linda & I like to bake. What better reason to get together than great food.
Hugs,
Odie
claudia lamascolo
December 13, 2011 at 04:16 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So much fun love those cookie photos just beautiful!
Pam@over50feeling40
December 13, 2011 at 04:40 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I haven’t been to a cookie swap since my kids were in elementary school…but I miss them…so much fun!!
Mary @ Redo 101
December 13, 2011 at 06:08 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Love your blog, the header is awesome! I’ve never been to a cookie swap, but I was invited to one. Had my cookies all ready, was very excited … and a huge snowstorm swept through the area and closed most roads … sigh, the cookie swap was cancelled. It sounds like so much fun, hope there’s another one someday.
Debbie
December 13, 2011 at 08:38 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have never hosted one. I’ve never been to one either. I was just reading about one on another blog, and now here so I wish that I had jumped on that at the beginning of the season.
Kate @KatefromScratch
December 13, 2011 at 08:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve never done a cookie swap before, but it sounds like a wonderful idea! I love it. Happy holidays to you!
Leah
December 13, 2011 at 09:47 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve never been to a cookie swap but it certainly does sound like a fantastic way to experience different types of cookies and maybe get some awesome recipes to boot! Happy Tuesday my friend, xo
Alex J. Cavanaugh
December 13, 2011 at 09:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I could do the couples thing and I’ll even make it easy on my wife – I’ll buy the cookies!!
RubyJeanss
December 13, 2011 at 09:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I have only been to one Cookie Swap and let me say I think we did more EATING than Swapping….
I just started my first linky party today and would love for you to stop by… http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-party1/
Steph
December 13, 2011 at 10:19 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
ooooooh, a cookie swap, that sounds lovely!!!! i have yet to attend one – always so busy with the children. it’s always during the holidays that hubby ends up working so much! one day… and when it happens, i will have your list on hand! thank you, katherine!!!!! have a great day!
Nezzy
December 13, 2011 at 12:11 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
It’s been a couple years since I’ve been to one but these are a blast and a half!!!
That cookie photo is simply magnificent sweetie!!! I adore that little tea towel. I’m quite smitten…watch your back girl! Heeehehhehe!!!
God bless ya and have a most beautiful day sweetie!
BTW: Giveaway…my place…ya’ll come. Heck, I’ll even leave the light on and put out a platter of my fudge!
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Beth Dunn
December 13, 2011 at 13:52 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Went to a cookie swap once, so fun!
xoxo
SC
Susan Burns
December 13, 2011 at 22:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve heard of them but have never been to a cookie swap. It sounds like lots of fun, especially collecting the recipes afterward. Thanks for this great post.
Anita @ Cedar Hill
December 14, 2011 at 07:16 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
My friend Kathy has a cookie exchange party every year, which is one of my favorite parties. She lets everyone bring as many as they want. You just go home with the same number you brought. I always make fudge.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
December 10, 2012 at 07:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
[...] A new week ahead , I hope you all had a great weekend. I am happy to say I spent the weekend creating a blog makeover and new headers for clients! As promised on Friday, I am sharing my husband’s absolute favorite cookies. Oatmeal raisin cookies! Perfect for the holidays or any day ( a nice neighbor gift too) Perfect for a cookie swap too ( see my old cookie swap post HERE! [...]