Fresh Food Friday: 20 Christmas Cookie Exchange Recipes (2024)

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I love the tradition of a Christmas Cookie Exchange. I have participated in a couple over the years and it is always so fun to get new ideas for cookies. If you want to impress the pants off your friends this year at a cookie exchange, here are some recipes that you have to try!

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Andes Mint Cookies

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Cookies and Cream Cookies

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Caramel Brownie Crinkle Cookies

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Chocolate Marshmallow Brownie Cookies

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Soft Lemon Cool-Whip Crinkle Cookies

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  1. Dana from Our Life's Legacy says:

    http://ourlifeslegacy.blogspot.com/2011/07/cashberry-chip-cookies.html

    The link is for a post I did several months ago for my FAVORITE cookie that I usually make at Christmas. It's got white chocolate chips, cranberries, and cashews! Delish, trust me :)

  2. Lindsay says:

    I love the baking aspect of Christmas! These are so delicious looking, thanks for sharing!

  3. Saylorsmom says:

    I am going to my first ever cookie swap this month and these recipes are just what I was looking for!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful post. Now if I can just decide which ones to bake! lol

  4. Saylorsmom says:

    I am going to my first ever cookie swap this month and these recipes are just what I was looking for!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful post. Now if I can just decide which ones to bake! lol

  5. Tanya@takesix says:

    Cookie swaps are soooo fun!!! You have some awesome recipes! Check out our "Cranberry White Choc Chip Cookies" YUM!!!

  6. Tanya@takesix says:

    http://lisatakesix.blogspot.com/2011/11/cranberry-month-recipe-2.html

    OOps sorry here is the link! ;0)

  7. claudia @Whats Cookin says:

    Thank you for adding me to this awesome lineup.. cant wait to try some of these love the orange creamsicle !

  8. SusieQTpies says:

    Oh my goodness! Thanks for featuring my Brown Sugar Cookie post! I wondered why I had over 100 hits from your blog in the past day or so. Thanks for sending friends my way.

    I'm now following you all on GFC, Facebook and Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/susieqtpies/ Stop on over and say HI!

    Susieqtpies

  9. ABBY says:

    So funny...I just made the Candy Cane Blossoms earlier today!! They are tasty and very festive looking! I recommend them. :)

  10. Lindsi B says:

    Yummy! I think I wanna try them all! Would you please share this with my readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-4-3-weeks-long-for.html

  11. Anonymous says:

    I made the Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies and they are amazing! I swapped out regular kisses for the Cherry Cordial Kisses in half of the cookies and I definitely prefer the addition of the Cherry Cordial kisses, so yummy!

  12. Ricky S says:

    You have some real great cookie recipes. I do cookies for home but for business I do cakes at the moment. Hope to start soon and share my creations but for now I'll make these.
    http://magical-christmas-fondant-cupcakes.blogspot.in/

  13. Far From Seven says:

    You sisters are just adorable. I am an only child and I would have given anything to have siblings. God bless you . And your recipes are wonderful .
    Thank You !

  14. tracerscouponaffair says:

    Thank you! My husband was deployed last year and every year we bake cookies together. So I'm excited to make some of these yummy cookies!!

  15. esscents says:

    I've made those Andes mint chocolate cookies a few times and they are delicious and easy. Highly recommend! Thanks for new ideas to try this year!

  16. Susie Buetow says:

    Almost a year later I"m still getting traffic from your site because of my brown sugar cookies on your list. I'm posting a thanksgiving post today and this post will be included. I hope it bring traffic back to you.

    Thanks a lot! susie

  17. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says:

    Whoah....what an incredible collection of cookie recipes. Each one looks mouthwateringly fabulous! I'm sharing a link on my Facebook page today.

    Jenn

  18. How you think about wine? says:

    i cant get the recipes!

  19. D.W. says:

    I can't get the recipe for cherry chocolate kisses! can you help?
    Thanks

  20. Around the Block says:

    i would love these recipes!!!

  21. Maja Mazur says:

    I made the nutella cookie. I did use whole whea flour instead of white. They were a hit!!!
    I did not use the sea salt; to make it more festive I used green and red sprinkles.

  22. annieglan says:

    I have made 5 of these (so far) and 4 of the recipes are some of the best cookies I've had. I've made the Nutella cookies twice this week. Thank you so much for posting these links

  23. Texan Mom says:

    I made the cherry chocolate kisses this past Christmas for an exchange. It was yummy!

  24. sandy says:

    I can't seem to find the recipe for the Cranberry Pistacio Cookies

  25. Cyd says:

    Just click on the title underneath the picture. I just tested it and it works fine.

  26. elle says:

    why are your recipes such s pain to get. i;ve just spent an hour looking all over for the cherry kiss recipe. very annoying!! do not think i'll use your sight again if this is how you do things,,,,,,,

  27. Cyd says:

    Hi Elle, I'm not sure why it took you so long to find the recipe. I just checked it out and had no problem. You were on the 20 Christmas Cookie Exchange Recipes, click on the title of the cookie you want (do not click on the picture). The title of the recipe has the link. But here is the link: http://www.thecurvycarrot.com/2011/03/04/cherry-chocolate-kisses/Hope this helps!! Have a great day!

  28. Emily says:

    Cool cook away

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FAQs

How many cookies should you bring to 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 do you do at a Christmas cookie exchange? ›

The idea is simple: Everyone brings a big batch of (hopefully homemade) cookies and distributes roughly 6 - 12 cookies each to the other attendees. So at the end of the event, you and your guests will each have your own delectable assortment.

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 do you win the cookie challenge? ›

Have you heard of The Cookie Challenge? The rules are simple, but winning is difficult. To start, tilt your head back and place your favorite cookie on your forhead. In less than 60 seconds, can you navigate the cookie down your face and into your mouth - without using your hands.

How to pack cookies for cookie exchange? ›

Pack your cookies carefully inside your chosen container. Whether that means layering parchment or waxed paper between them so the cookies don't stick together (if they are frosted, for example), or bagging them individually, or arranging them just right so they don't shift in transit.

What is the ideal number for a cookie exchange? ›

Generally, cookie swaps work out best when you plan for a maximum of 7 to 10 guests. When sending out invites, prioritize those who enjoy baking to get an ideal guest list.

Do you bring a hostess gift to a cookie exchange? ›

It's a great way to discover new cookie recipes to add to your holiday baking! Tip: Guests attending a cookie exchange should bring a gift for the party host.

How to do a cookie exchange with a large group? ›

If your group is larger than 10, I would recommend asking each person to make 4 dozen. (Example: If each person brings 48 cookies and you have 15 guests, then each person will bring home 3 of each cookie.)

What is the cookie exchange tradition? ›

Cookie exchanges are a centuries-old tradition dating back to medieval times. The classic idea is of a holiday party in which guests bring a selection of homemade cookies to trade with one another.

What is the least popular Christmas cookie? ›

On the naughty list of cookies, Americans gave the lowest win records to anise cookies, which only won 29% of its matchups.

What's the most eaten cookie? ›

However, it's the chocolate chip cookie that's the most popular in the U.S. and around the world. How much do youknow about chocolate chip cookies? Fun Facts about Chocolate Chip Cookies: They were created by accident Much like the discovery of penicillin, the chocolate chip cookie was created by a happy accident.

What is the most bought cookie? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

How to cheat infinite cookies? ›

There is no real way to get infinite cursors. However, you can use the code "Game. cookies=infinity", which will give you infinite cookies to buy cursors.

How does the Christmas cookie challenge work? ›

In each episode, five daring cookie makers must prove their holiday skills through two rounds, as lead judge Ree Drummond, joined by a rotating panel of guest judges, including Kimberly Bailey, James Briscione, Damiano Carrara, Dan Langan, Jamika Pessoa, Jordan Pilarski, Aarti Sequeira and Joy Wilson, determine which ...

How many cookies is an appropriate gift? ›

How many cookies should you gift?
Party sizeNumber of guestsNumber of cookies
Little party5 to 1015-30 cookies
Medium party10 to 1530 – 45
Big party20 – 5075 – 150

How many cookies should you bring to a party? ›

Everyone should bring enough cookies so that each guest gets to take home at least two of each kind. For 12 guests, there should be two dozen of each cookie. As each guest arrives, offer to take the cookies so you can arrange them nicely on your main table.

How many cookies should I bring to a bake sale? ›

Bake sales work best when a few families work together. Cookies! Just in a basket or tupperware, not individually wrapped (a rule of thumb is 100 cookies per hour of bake sale).

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