One of the great joys of the holiday season would have to be all the delicious food, and in particular, the cookies! I love the idea of hosting a Cookie Exchange Party because it means you only have to commit to making one treat – but you return home with a variety through swapping with friends! Today we’re partnering with Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk to share tips and recipes for hosting your own Cookie Exchange Party…
When you send out invitations, make sure to clarify that everyone should make at least a dozen treats to share. If you’re strapped for time, or not confident in your baking abilities, fudge or cookie bars can be awesome alternatives to traditional cookies. Eagle Brand® has a whole website dedicated to quick and easy shareable desserts. For this party, we created an easy recipe for Peppermint Cookies and Cream Rocky Road Fudge (recipe below) and also made Eagle Brand’s® famous Foolproof Chocolate Fudge (it only has 4 ingredients easily found at any grocery store!)
Then, before the party, set the scene. Provide special boxes and packaging supplies so friends can package up their favorite treats. Everyone will want to sample the goods, so put out special plates and glasses filled with milk!
This post is sponsored by Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk.
Peppermint Fudge recipe by Billy Green.
Snowman and Candy Cane cookies by XO Bakes.
Michelle
November 9, 2016
That’s an amazing idea! We do that every year in our group, instead of getting a gift for everyone we exchange self-baked cookies!
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Leeann
November 9, 2016
I am so excited to bake cookies this year for Christmas!
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Kari
November 9, 2016
What a fun looking party idea!
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Shari
November 9, 2016
I also ask my guests to bring copies of the recipe of the cookie or treat they are bringing to share. That way if some of the treats get gobbled up, you know you can make more whenever you want. I have also hosted other food sharing parties – soups & stews, baked breads, and appetizers. When you host a food sharing party, it takes the pressure off to provide all the food, it allows everyone to shine by sharing something they make best, and everyone leaves with one or more recipes to add to their recipe collection.
Marti Morgan
November 10, 2016
Sure like this – wish ladies were into doing something like this. What fun!!!
Maria struve
November 20, 2016
I love these tips so much. I will definitely try the peppermint cookie recipe!