What is the point of a cookie swap?

What is the point of a cookie swap?

The point of a cookie exchange is to ask all guests to bring several dozen of their favorite homemade cookies to share. Ideally, each of you will go home with multiple cookie varieties. Some parties encourage packaging your freshly baked goods into gifts right at the party.

What should I bring to a cookie exchange?

Cookie Amount: Typically, each participant should bring 7-8 dozen cookies for a successful cookie exchange. It's important that each guest brings enough cookies so everyone has the opportunity to fill up their box. Recipes: Each guest should provide the recipe for the cookie in advance.

How do you wrap cookies for a cookie exchange?

Place your cookies in a cellophane bag tied with a ribbon before you place in the box and your cookie packaging will be complete.

How do you host a cookie baking party?

Be sure to package the heaviest cookies on the bottom and the lightest cookies on top. Arrange a layer of shredded paper, bubble wrap, or tissue paper between each new layer of cookies. Pack your cookies snug in your box to keep them from moving during shipping.

What’s a cookie crawl?

A cookie crawl is a family-friendly community event where you pay a small ticket fee, receive an empty box, and then go to local businesses and fill the box with cookies. Cookie crawls are a great way to stock up on Christmas cookies (especially if you're short on time to do baking).