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Holiday Cookie Swaps — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:19:18 +0000

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Holiday Tips – Cookie Swap Day 1: How To Do « — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:06:23 +0000

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By: Janet

Janet — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:02:07 +0000

I have never done a cookie swap before. This year at work we are planning a cookie exchange instead of Secret Santa gifts (easier on the budget). I love the idea and hopefully carries on as a tradition at work.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:40:06 +0000

I love hosting a cookie exchange! We have done it a couple different ways. I agree with Melodie, on the headcount! What we like best is to get a “count” per person. The count is currently set at 6 cookies, but could be more or less. We have about 10 women who participate and most only go in as 1 “count” but some go in as “two.” My sister always goes in as two, because she has a large family and they make lots of cookie trays to give away. Because she goes in as a double “count” she has to make twice as many cookies.

I always set up a couple long folding tables (decorated, of course) and each guest has a designated area to place their prepackaged cookies along with their recipe. When it’s time to swap, simply walk the line and take one package from each. (Unless you’re my sister, then you take two.) =)
I also like to know what they’re making upfront. I had a couple people bring the same thing one year, and that just defeats the purpose. We also serve h’orderves.
I have not done a door prize yet, I really like that idea! I think I will this year!!

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11 Twists on the Typical Christmas Party | Willamette Women — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:28:37 +0000

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By: Megan

Megan — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:57:51 +0000

Thank you for the ideas! I love the door prize idea. I’m going to host my first swap party this season for my neighbors in my new development, and add in my book club. It should be a fun way for women to meet other women in the community.

By: Genvieve

Genvieve — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:17:20 +0000

I’m doing a cookie swap and following this book..it is making it easy–I’m loving the printable forms. It’s called The Cookie Swap – Create a Christmas Tradition–One Cookie Recipe at a Time. I’m holding a cookie tasting exchange for the simplicity..we are going to bring an extra dozen for sampling and I’m just serving beverages. Entertaining fears and budget concerns were my biggest challenges and this book helped me determine I could do it and how I could on my budget. Oh..here is the link http://thecookieswap.com/shop/cookie-swap-book/
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE PLATTER | Kitchen Appliances & Accessories — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:46:12 +0000

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By: Cookie Lover

Cookie Lover — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:06:25 +0000

Here’s a new story on cookie swaps. Thought you might like it …

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2034674,00.html

By: Mary Jane

Mary Jane — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:53:58 +0000

I would like to a DRY INGREDIENT Cookie Exchange. I have heard of them before and unsure of how to go about doing one. Help!