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I love the tradition of a Christmas Cookie Exchange. I have participated in a couple over the years and it is always so fun to get new ideas for cookies. If you want to impress the pants off your friends this year at a cookie exchange, here are some recipes that you have to try!

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Andes Mint Cookies

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Cookies and Cream Cookies

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Caramel Brownie Crinkle Cookies

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Chocolate Marshmallow Brownie Cookies

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Soft Lemon Cool-Whip Crinkle Cookies

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  1. Dana from Our Life's Legacy says:

    http://ourlifeslegacy.blogspot.com/2011/07/cashberry-chip-cookies.html

    The link is for a post I did several months ago for my FAVORITE cookie that I usually make at Christmas. It's got white chocolate chips, cranberries, and cashews! Delish, trust me :)

  2. Lindsay says:

    I love the baking aspect of Christmas! These are so delicious looking, thanks for sharing!

  3. Saylorsmom says:

    I am going to my first ever cookie swap this month and these recipes are just what I was looking for!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful post. Now if I can just decide which ones to bake! lol

  4. Tanya@takesix says:

    Cookie swaps are soooo fun!!! You have some awesome recipes! Check out our "Cranberry White Choc Chip Cookies" YUM!!!

  5. Tanya@takesix says:

    http://lisatakesix.blogspot.com/2011/11/cranberry-month-recipe-2.html

    OOps sorry here is the link! ;0)

  6. claudia @Whats Cookin says:

    Thank you for adding me to this awesome lineup.. cant wait to try some of these love the orange creamsicle !

  7. SusieQTpies says:

    Oh my goodness! Thanks for featuring my Brown Sugar Cookie post! I wondered why I had over 100 hits from your blog in the past day or so. Thanks for sending friends my way.

    I'm now following you all on GFC, Facebook and Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/susieqtpies/ Stop on over and say HI!

    Susieqtpies

  8. ABBY says:

    So funny...I just made the Candy Cane Blossoms earlier today!! They are tasty and very festive looking! I recommend them. :)

  9. Lindsi B says:

    Yummy! I think I wanna try them all! Would you please share this with my readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-4-3-weeks-long-for.html

  10. Anonymous says:

    I made the Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies and they are amazing! I swapped out regular kisses for the Cherry Cordial Kisses in half of the cookies and I definitely prefer the addition of the Cherry Cordial kisses, so yummy!

  11. Ricky S says:

    You have some real great cookie recipes. I do cookies for home but for business I do cakes at the moment. Hope to start soon and share my creations but for now I'll make these.
    http://magical-christmas-fondant-cupcakes.blogspot.in/

  12. Far From Seven says:

    You sisters are just adorable. I am an only child and I would have given anything to have siblings. God bless you . And your recipes are wonderful .
    Thank You !

  13. tracerscouponaffair says:

    Thank you! My husband was deployed last year and every year we bake cookies together. So I'm excited to make some of these yummy cookies!!

  14. esscents says:

    I've made those Andes mint chocolate cookies a few times and they are delicious and easy. Highly recommend! Thanks for new ideas to try this year!

  15. Susie Buetow says:

    Almost a year later I"m still getting traffic from your site because of my brown sugar cookies on your list. I'm posting a thanksgiving post today and this post will be included. I hope it bring traffic back to you.

    Thanks a lot! susie

  16. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says:

    Whoah....what an incredible collection of cookie recipes. Each one looks mouthwateringly fabulous! I'm sharing a link on my Facebook page today.

    Jenn

  17. How you think about wine? says:

    i cant get the recipes!

  18. D.W. says:

    I can't get the recipe for cherry chocolate kisses! can you help?
    Thanks

  19. Around the Block says:

    i would love these recipes!!!

  20. Maja Mazur says:

    I made the nutella cookie. I did use whole whea flour instead of white. They were a hit!!!
    I did not use the sea salt; to make it more festive I used green and red sprinkles.

  21. annieglan says:

    I have made 5 of these (so far) and 4 of the recipes are some of the best cookies I've had. I've made the Nutella cookies twice this week. Thank you so much for posting these links

  22. Texan Mom says:

    I made the cherry chocolate kisses this past Christmas for an exchange. It was yummy!

  23. sandy says:

    I can't seem to find the recipe for the Cranberry Pistacio Cookies

  24. Cyd says:

    Just click on the title underneath the picture. I just tested it and it works fine.

  25. elle says:

    why are your recipes such s pain to get. i;ve just spent an hour looking all over for the cherry kiss recipe. very annoying!! do not think i'll use your sight again if this is how you do things,,,,,,,

  26. Cyd says:

    Hi Elle, I'm not sure why it took you so long to find the recipe. I just checked it out and had no problem. You were on the 20 Christmas Cookie Exchange Recipes, click on the title of the cookie you want (do not click on the picture). The title of the recipe has the link. But here is the link: http://www.thecurvycarrot.com/2011/03/04/cherry-chocolate-kisses/Hope this helps!! Have a great day!

  27. Emily says:

    Cool cook away

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FAQs

What is the formula for the cookie exchange? ›

A good rule to follow is for every guest to bake a half dozen cookies per each attendee. So, if 10 people attend, each guest would bring five dozen cookies to share. We've put together a chart to help you figure out just how many cookies to ask your guests to make.

How do you do a Christmas cookie exchange? ›

The idea is simple: Everyone brings a big batch of (hopefully homemade) cookies and distributes roughly 6 - 12 cookies each to the other attendees. So at the end of the event, you and your guests will each have your own delectable assortment.

What is the number 1 Christmas cookie? ›

Based on this data from General Mills, Peanut Butter Blossoms are the most popular Christmas cookie in the country; it's the most-visited cookie recipe in seven states, which means it's the most common favorite cookie in the U.S. That's a pretty high honor!

How to package cookies for cookie exchange? ›

Make sure you have containers, cookie tins, boxes, or bags readily available, or you can request that your party guests bring their own. Have plenty of Reynolds Kitchens® parchment paper or wax paper on hand to line the containers, separate layers of cookies, and keep the cookies from sticking to each other.

How many people for a good cookie exchange? ›

Experienced cookie swap hosts generally cap their guest list at around eight people. That's enough for a satisfying variety of treats to enjoy at the party as well as a manageable amount for everyone to take home at the end of the night.

How many cookies do you need for 40 people? ›

How to Estimate the Number of Cookies Per Person? The general rule of thumb suggests calculating 2-3 cookies per person if other desserts are available. If cookies are the primary sweet treat, consider increasing the count to 4-6 per person.

How to do a cookie exchange with a large group? ›

If your group is larger than 10, I would recommend asking each person to make 4 dozen. (Example: If each person brings 48 cookies and you have 15 guests, then each person will bring home 3 of each cookie.)

How to host a recipe swap? ›

Cake decorating, pastry making, etc.
  1. Choose the menu for the first meeting.
  2. Assign the dishes.
  3. Each participant should bring or email their recipe with enough food for everyone to sample.
  4. Get together and enjoy each other's company and dishes.
Mar 1, 2018

How does the Christmas cookie challenge work? ›

About the show

In Christmas Cookie Challenge, five confident and daring bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making skills. Tough-love judges are on hand to crown the holiday cookie master, who will go home with a $10,000 prize!

What is the least favorite Christmas cookie? ›

On the naughty list of cookies, Americans gave the lowest win records to anise cookies, which only won 29% of its matchups.

What is the most loved cookie? ›

Chocolate chip cookies

What is the most popular type of cookie? It might just be this one.

What is the most sold cookie? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co. But did you know Oreos are a copycat product?

What are the rules for a cookie exchange? ›

The Etiquette Of The Cookie Swap
  1. Remember: It's not a competition. ...
  2. Coordinate ahead of time. ...
  3. Make enough for everyone. ...
  4. Bring something homemade. ...
  5. Yes, you should still bring a host gift. ...
  6. Label your cookies for allergens. ...
  7. Bring cookies and a story. ...
  8. Hold off on seconds.
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How do you package homemade cookies for gifts? ›

Stack in mason jars. This easy way to package cookies starts with just stacking them up in a mason jar. Place a little square of fabric between the lid and the ring before screwing it on, then finish with some ribbon and a cute little tag. We love that the jars can be reused!

How to wrap a Christmas cookie? ›

Choose cellophane baggies like these to wrap each cookie group in I like to then tie decorative Christmas ribbon around each baggie to make it look more festive. Use the provided zip ties to securely close each bag, then tie different kinds of Christmas ribbon around each to make it look more festive.

What is the formula for the spread ratio of cookies? ›

The spread ratio was calculated using the formula: diameter of cookies divided by height of cookies (Zoulias, Piknis, & Oreopoulou, 2000).

How do you plan a cookie exchange at work? ›

5 Cookie Exchange Party Tips for Easy Planning
  1. Create Your Guest List. As with most celebrations, party planning starts with drafting a guest list. ...
  2. Send Your Invitations. ...
  3. Choose Cookie Recipes and Other Food Items. ...
  4. Set Up the Decor. ...
  5. Arrange Entertainment.
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What is the chemical equation for baking cookies? ›

While baking, the heat allows for the sucrose (sugar) to break down into glucose and fructose. This causes a polymer chain which allows for the cookie to have a light brown, shiny crust. When the sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) absorbs heat, a chemical reaction occurs – 2NaHCO3 –> Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2.

How do you calculate cost per cookie? ›

To compute cost on a per cookie basis, I simply divide $48 by the recipe yield (30 cookies) which gives me $1.60 per unit (cookie) for labor. * but don't forget that Overhead or indirect costs have to be included to price your cookies. Overhead includes both fixed and variable costs.

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