A cookie exchange is where each person bakes one kind of cookie and you all end up with an assortment. This year, I decided to have what will now be our annual Christmas cookie bake swap. The idea might have spiraled out of control but the evening was a lot of fun. Thursday afternoon, I planned for a Friday night cookie party.
Most cookie exchanges you bring pre-made cookies but I thought it would be fun to bake together (double oven was a blessing) . 11 people and 2 dogs in a 40ft x 3ft kitchen, we baked over 100 cookies in 3 hours. We had lasagna, salad, dip and much more to keep everyones tummy full. It was a total hit!
Here are a few tips for throwing a cooking bake exchange party
1.) Set a date 1 month in advance and invite friends
2.) Set ground rules and let your friends know – such as what to bring
3.) Clean house
4.) Buy cookie ingredients and decorating supplies
5.) Set out Bowls, dish towels, cookie cutters, aprons and extra tables.
6.) Buy extra plastic wrap, bags or containers for take home
7.) Set up Christmas music
8.) Find a Christmas sherbet punch recipe
9.) Take lots of pictures
10.) Have a wonderful time with friends
Here is my Christmas Punch Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Gallon Melon medley sherbet
16 cups (1gallon) cranberry juice
One 2-liter of Sprite
One 2-liter of Ginger Ale
Directions:
Make sure all ingredients are frozen or very cold. Scoop the sherbet into a large punch bowl, then add both 2-liters. Enjoy!
