How do I make a successful Christmas cookie exchange?

If you're a real planner and want to get ahead of the game, choose a slice-and-bake cookie recipe, freeze the dough, and bake the cookies fresh the night before the swap . To avoid duplicate kinds of cookies, ask family or friends to let you know what they plan on bringing so that you have a variety of goodies to swap.

What is the number 1 Christmas cookie?

Based on this data from General Mills, Peanut Butter Blossoms are the most popular Christmas cookie in the country; it's the most-visited cookie recipe in seven states, which means it's the most common favorite cookie in the U.S. That's a pretty high honor!

How many cookies should everyone bring for a cookie exchange?

Remember, the party is about tasting and sampling the cookies but also about each guest bringing some home to enjoy with the rest of their family later. 2 dozen per guest is a good minimum so everyone has a few to bring home. 6 dozen is a good maximum if everyone wants lots of cookies to take home.

What is the favorite Christmas cookie survey?

Among those who can make a single choice, frosted sugar cookies lead the list (32%), with gingerbread (12%) and chocolate chip (11%) rounding out the top three.

Best Christmas Cookie Exchange Recipes (2024)

Published: Nov 27, 2020 · Modified: Feb 16, 2022 by Amee Livingston · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

If you're looking for holiday baking inspiration, I've got you covered with this mouthwatering round-up of the best Christmas cookie exchange recipes and tasty ideas for throwing an epic holiday party!

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I've always loved attending and/or hosting a Christmas cookie exchange each year. I wanted to share an abundance of delicious recipes with you to inspire your next holiday party or give you some new dessert ideas for your holiday menu. I've either had a neighbor that hosted a cookie exchange or hosted one myself, but I've been doing one every year since my kids were babies. My Nana started the family tradition of holiday cookie baking, and I continue to carry on this tradition in her honor. She would bake hundreds of assorted Christmas cookies to package up and send out to the family during the holidays. It was such a special treat to get that tin of cookies in the mail. I, honestly, don't eat a lot of sweets, but I still LOVE to bake during the holidays. It just feels like an appropriate rite of passage to carry on her special baking tradition. Even though I'm mostly focused on healthy recipes, this is one time of year that I always make an exception.

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Of course, it's not a party without lots of delicious food! Here are some of my favorite recipes for holiday entertaining:

Spinach and Artichoke Pinwheels, Apricot Baked Brie, Hot Artichoke Dip, Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates, Southern Style Jalapeño Pimento Cheese, Artisan Meat & Cheese Trays, Shrimp co*cktail, Fresh Fruit Trays, Smoked Salmon Shooters, Christmas Sangria, Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Holiday Punch, and this elegant Raspberry Ginger Fizz co*cktail made with Prosecco.

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White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

A festive holiday cookie recipe made with rolled oats, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries and pecans layered in a jar for a homemade holiday gift.

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Peppermint Icing Thumbprint Cookies

These delicate cookies have a great mix of textures. The mildly sweet butter cookie is a wonderful contrast to the sweet peppermint buttercream icing. *Recipe from 101 Christmas Recipes by Gooseberry Patch

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Homemade Apricot Tarts

Tender, flaky tart dough filled with homemade sweet apricot filling. These tarts are perfect for dessert and make a great addition to holiday cookie platters.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups are peanut butter cookie tarts stuffed with chocolate peanut butter cups. These decadent cookies are simple to make and a chocolate lovers dream!

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Walnut Crescent Christmas Cookies

These walnut crescent Christmas cookies are a delicate holiday cookie made with unbleached flour, ground nuts, butter, vanilla and sugar.

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The Best Frosted Orange Easy Cake Mix Cookies

This might be the best cookie you've ever eaten. They're that good! These frosted orange cake mix cookies are easy to make and disappear fast!

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Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

This Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies recipe is easy to make, with no need to chill the dough. The cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spices and molasses – the ultimate fall and holiday cookie!

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