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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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Apple Cider Caramel 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. 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

  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 do you serve at a Christmas cookie exchange party? ›

Should you serve food at a Christmas cookie swap? You want guests to leave with their cookie loot—not just eat it all! —so it's a good idea to have some little noshes and bites. Put out some prep-ahead snacks like puppy chow, candied pecans, and Christmas chex mix.

How many dozen cookies for cookie exchange? ›

2 dozen per guest is a good minimum so everyone has a few to bring home. 6 dozen is a good maximum if everyone wants lots of cookies to take home. Ask ahead for any allergies among your guests so you can make accommodations.

How do you present cookies for a cookie exchange? ›

Ensure you have platters to display the cookies or alert your guests to bring their own. Again, depending on your level of ambition, you might encourage guests to get creative with their presentation. They could display their cookies in a festive basket or holiday-themed tray or inside a gift-wrapped box.

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.
Jan 5, 2022

How many cookies should everyone bring for a 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.

What is the formula for the cookie exchange? ›

Formula: # of cookies divided by # of guests = total number of cookies to take from each guest. Example: If you have everyone make 12 dozen cookies and you are planning on 20 guests you will take 12 dozen multiplied by 12 cookies= 144 cookies; then divide by 20 guests = 7.2 cookies of each variety for each guest.

How to do a Christmas cookie exchange? ›

A cookie swap or cookie exchange is a festive party where guests exchange Christmas cookies. The idea is for everyone to bring a batch of homemade cookies and distribute approximately 6 to 12 cookies each to the guests in attendance.

Can you bring store bought cookies to a cookie exchange? ›

Anyone who is not a good baker might feel like they can't attend. If you're fine with store bought consider specifying that they need to be high quality cookies from a real bakery, not a grocery store bakery.

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

Cookie Exchange Rules
  1. Homemade Cookies. ...
  2. Give an exact number of cookies that everyone needs to bring. ...
  3. A good rule of thumb is to ask everyone to bring a dozen cookies per guest invited. ...
  4. Have everyone bring a copy of their cookie recipe. ...
  5. It's helpful to label cookies with their name or flavor.
Dec 8, 2023

How many cookies to give as a gift? ›

Decide how many cookies or pieces of fudge will make up a gift. Four is a good number to start with for an individual. Many cookie recipes, including my Hershey Kiss Cookie recipe, make 48 cookies. That's 12 potential gifts right there!

Do you bring a hostess gift to a cookie exchange? ›

Typically, the hostess with provide wine, take home goodie bags, boxes or tins {I loved these boxes from Hobby Lobby}, along with 1-3 types of cookies to kick off the swap. Each guest will bring her own tin or platter of her favorite cookie she'd like to share with the group.

What is the most popular cookie in America? ›

Nearly 93% of all American households serve and enjoy cookies as treats or after meals. However, it's the chocolate chip cookie that's the most popular in the U.S. and around the world.

How many cookies do I need for 30 guests? ›

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 church cookie exchange? ›

How does it work? Every woman brings about 4 dozen cookies and you exchange them with the other women, so each woman goes home with 4 dozen assorted cookies. Women enjoy having this assortment for their own families or for other holiday functions they might host.

How do I host a Christmas cookie exchange party? ›

Tips for hosting a fun cookie swap party
  1. Create your guest list. ...
  2. Make the rules. ...
  3. Decide on a theme. ...
  4. Send out the invites. ...
  5. Check RSVPs. ...
  6. Bake the cookies. ...
  7. Share the recipe. ...
  8. Prepare some snacks and drinks.
May 23, 2023

What do you put on a cookie platter? ›

Always include the classics

According to Bakeable member Peggy Daczewitz-Hamlin, every cookie platter needs to include the holiday cookies that everyone is craving. For Peggy, someone who's been baking cookie platters for 40 years, that's sugar cookies, almond crescents and chocolate-dipped butter cookies.

What do you use for a cookie platter? ›

Cutting boards can work great, especially if you want to mix shapes and sizes. I also love using cake stands or other round serving trays. Cake stand can add height to your table and help your dessert really stand out.

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