I was so excited to find this recipe because I remember her making them and they were one of my favorites! Seeing her handwriting gave me all the feels. It had been tucked away in some boxes that hadn’t been unpacked yet from their last move. My mom recently found my grandma’s old recipe box. In the past I’ve shared her recipes here on the blog, like her amazing Calamari and delicious Pizzelles – you can find those recipes by heading here, here. Her cooking was filled with love and I will never forget her kind, generous, and caring ways. Growing up with an Italian grandmother was the absolute BEST! My grandma and I were very close and the bond we shared was so special. The cookie I’ll be sharing for our Christmas Cookie Swap is very special to me – it’s my grandma’s Italian Drop Cookie recipe. So thank you so much for including these recipes in your traditions this holiday season.Hi friends new and old! I’m joining some of my favorite and talented blogging friends today for a Christmas Cookie Swap! If you are visiting from Sarah from Our Vintage Farmhouse – welcome!! Isn’t Sarah’s farmhouse so dreamy?! I admire her gorgeous farmhouse and the bond she shares with her sweet daughter. I hope you enjoy these cookie recipes for a party, and that you are able to try some of these cookies for cookie exchange swaps this year! To me, cookies are a sweet symbol of the love and support we try to show each other this time of year - the effort and attention that comes through in every bite really lets our loved ones know how much we care. So how do I package cookies for a cookie exchange? Well, if you've made unfrosted cookies like my Coconut Macadamia Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate Chunks, then you can use any lightweight food storage container you like! For frosted or decorated cookies like peanut butter blossoms, a tiered cookie carrier like this one would be a great idea. How do you bring cookies to a cookie exchange? So depending on the amount of guests, you may need to make 7-8 dozen cookies - and with these Christmas cookie recipes for an exchange, you can double or tripe the recipes to turn them into big batch cookie exchange recipes and make sure you've got plenty to share! Usually, the host will decide how many cookies to bring for each guests, but the traditional amount is to bring a dozen or a half dozen for each attendee to take home, plus some to enjoy on the cookie platter during the party. Guests can sample cookies while they socialize and discuss their best recipes, and then everyone can pack a box of cookies to take home! See below for all my favorite cookie exchange ideas for what to make! How many cookies do I need for a cookie exchange? Everyone meets and brings lots of delicious cookies to share, and they're displayed all together on a large table. So what is cookie swapping? It's so fun! It's a way to get together and share your favorite cookie recipes with friends and family. And this is my favorite time of year because I have a great excuse to make lots of them! Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite big batch cookie exchange recipes from some of the best food bloggers and recipe developers around to make sure that you've got all the best cookies for a cookie exchange! What is a Christmas cookie swap? Happy Holidays! I think it's well established that I love baking cookies. *This post contains affiliate links - as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you love this roundup of big batch cookie exchange recipes, you’ll love my Quirky Baking Gifts for the Bakers on your List, my 24 Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day Right and my list of Foodie Gifts for the Bakers and Home Chefs on Your List! Best Cookies to Bring to a Party If you’re looking for the best cookies for a cookie exchange party, I’ve got you! These are the best cookies to bring to a party! I've updated this list of the best cookies to share to include even MORE recipes for your cookie exchange to spread more holiday cheer!Īnd in addition to these Christmas cookie exchange recipes, you'll find cookie exchange rules, cookie swap party menu, and tips for how to win the cookie swap this year! And I also include a few ideas for a cookie exchange party to help you throw the ultimate cookie exchange!
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