Having a set of instructions (or rules) for your guests will help your
cookie exchange run smoothly. Instructions are also helpful for
anyone who has never attended a cookie exchange before. Here
are some great rules to start with [hosting tips are included in red]:
Setting your rules
You can have as many or as little rules as you
like. The more you can explain, the better it will
be for first time guests.
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How to Participate:
 | | A cookie exchange means that you come with six dozen cookies and you leave with a |
| | variety of six dozen different ones (not including your own). [whether or not you let
guests take their own cookie home is up to you]
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| | Please bring six dozen homemade cookies arranged on a festive display (be creative - |
| | prize for best arrangement). "No-bake" cookies are welcome. [whether or not you
allow "no-bake" cookies is up to you] *Looking for gluten-free resources?
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| | The theme is Holiday Cookies. Think beyond chocolate chip. [adjust the theme as |
| | needed]
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| | Burned the cookies? Stressed beyond belief? Your secret is safe with me! Just head |
| | over to the bakery department and you're done! [the Holidays can be very busy for
some people. Offering an easier way to participate might increase the number of
guests who are able to attend]
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| | Does six dozen sound like a lot? Most recipes yield 3-6 dozen, so you'll only have to |
| | make 1-2 batches. (or 3 if your kids eat the first one)
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Display help: [include this part is you are having a cookie display contest]
| | Displays can be as simple or as detailed as you want.
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| | Think festive and themed, perhaps coordinated with your cookie choice.
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| | Displays may contain electricity (think lights). The use of water (like fountains) and |
| | candles are not allowed. Displays can be no larger than 2' x 2' x 2' and all cookies
must fit on the display at one time. [if your friends get real competitive, you may need
some stricter rules about the display!]
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| | Try to avoid glitter on your display. Glitter is nice to look at, but not nice to eat! [this |
| | is so true!]
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Tips:
| | Try to bake your cookies 2-3 days in advance. This will allow your cookies time to |
| | "cure" and will prevent them from sticking together. (And saves you time the day of
the party)
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| | If you know what cookie you're going to make, let us know so we can try to avoid |
| | duplicates. (Use a tried and true recipe. New recipes that don't turn out can add to
the holiday stress)
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| | To make it fun and fair for everyone who attends, please follow the guidelines. You |
| | are welcome to come to the party without participating in the cookie exchange, but
what fun is that?
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[add more cookie swap rules depending on the style of your party]
| | Please bring an appetizer to share.
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| | Take home containers will be provided.
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| | Please bring a container to bring your cookies home in.
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| | Dress in your Holiday best. Prize for best Holiday outfit.
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| | Please bring a non-perishable food item for our annual food pantry donation.
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| | This year's party is ladies only, so leave the kids and hubbies at home!
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| | Don't forget to bring a copy of your cookie recipe. [if you want them in a specific |
| | format, such as 4" x 6" recipe card, be sure to let them know]
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| | Pick a recipe that hasn't been made in the last two years (see our website) [provide a |
| | link to your personal cookie exchange website so guests can check out previous
recipes]
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