http://musings.moretimemoms.com/cookie-exchanges-tips-and-tricks-for-success.html Advice, Views, Tips and News For Parents Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:03:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://musings.moretimemoms.com/cookie-exchanges-tips-and-tricks-for-success.html/comment-page-1#comment-50 Jennie Hess Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:47:17 +0000 http://musings.moretimemoms.com/?p=224#comment-50 I have a friend who hosts a cookie party each year, but instead of bringing cookies, everyone brings a recipe and she provides the ingredients -- sugar, brown sugar, flour, eggs, pecans, etc. Anything really special or beyond baking basics (like mint chocolate to melt) the guest brings. We have a wonderful time taking turns at the stove, oven, fridge (no-bake cookies work well here if you don't have all day, though her party does last almost all day, with a cookie contest at the close!) Everyone takes turn washing dishes, and we all drink bellinis or mimosas while noshing on hors d'oeuvres. It's a great way to gather, network, and go home with tins full of tasty, freshly made cookies! I have a friend who hosts a cookie party each year, but instead of bringing cookies, everyone brings a recipe and she provides the ingredients — sugar, brown sugar, flour, eggs, pecans, etc. Anything really special or beyond baking basics (like mint chocolate to melt) the guest brings. We have a wonderful time taking turns at the stove, oven, fridge (no-bake cookies work well here if you don’t have all day, though her party does last almost all day, with a cookie contest at the close!) Everyone takes turn washing dishes, and we all drink bellinis or mimosas while noshing on hors d’oeuvres. It’s a great way to gather, network, and go home with tins full of tasty, freshly made cookies!

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