Does anyone know how to a cookie exchange?!
Does anyone know how to a cookie exchange?
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i have done cookie exchange party's an cake for 4 years what we do is invite about 20 people each person makes 2 dozen of cookies all the same. we then gather at my home where i will provide punch milk an some finger foods we each get a mini box they are found in walmart or craft store like a small donut box. we brake out our crayons markers glitter an decorate each box when we are done we fill up the boxes with what ever cookie we like then they are free to take them home an share there cookies with anyone they like...
Here's ALLRECIPES.COM instructions, and the link at the bottom is for RobinsWeb, she has a much more comprehensive set of instructions.
How to Host a Cookie Exchange Party
By: Allrecipes Staff
Here's a checklist that'll help you plan the perfect cookie exchange party.
Six Weeks Before the Party
-Decide on a date for the party.
-Send out invitations.
One Month Before the Party
-Call your friends to collect RSVP's if they have not yet responded.
-Make sure no one is making duplicate cookie recipes--20 dozen chocolate chip cookies does not make for pleasant variety.
-Decide on treats and drinks to serve at the party, and if you wish, ask friends to bring some of the appetizers and drinks.
Three Days Before the Party
-Bake your cookies and store them in an airtight container or freeze them. Alert your guests to the fact that they will need to defrost the cookies before serving them.
-Begin decorating the house.
-Gather any tablecloth, napkins or tableware necessary for the party.
-Begin making appetizers that freeze or store well.
-Select background music that you would like to have playing during the party.
-Write out a time schedule for the party to make sure you leave enough room after initial socializing before the exchange.
One Day Before the Party
-Finish making appetizers and drinks.
-Arrange furniture for the party.
-Set up the cookie-buffet table; it should hold a large variety of cookies and be accessible by more than one person at a time.
The Day of the Party
-Arrange food and drinks.
-Fix up any last-minute decorations.
-Pull out your party timeline, put on some festive attire and get ready to PARTY!
wats that?
You sorta have to know how many ppl are coming to be able to tell everyone how many dozen to bake.
So if they bring 18 half-dozen bags (9 dozen) of one cookie, they leave w/ 18 half-dozen bags (9 dozen) of various cookies. It's less work on everyone if there is a smaller group of 5-6 people.