50 Cookie Exchange Recipes - Chef in Training (2024)

November 19, 2012

I don’t know if you saw all the yummy cookies last week on my blog for my Cookie Exchange Week, but we had some DELICIOUS recipes shared by some of you favorite bloggers.

Cookie exchanges are one of my favorite parts about the holidays. Maybe its because I am a food blogger, maybe its because I love to eat, maybe its the spirit of giving… or maybe its all the above. Whatever it is, there is something so special and fun about cookie exchanges.

Cookie Exchanges are a great way to spread some holiday cheer to your neighbors, friends and family. To make your decision on which cookie to make this year, I have rounded up 50 of the BEST cookie recipes for the holidays! Look it over, you are bound to find this year’s winner (or multiple winners) in here somewhere :)

Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies

Lemon Cookies from Chef in Training

Snickers Cookies

Twix Cookies

Gingersnaps

Mississippi Mud Cookies

Zucchini Cookies

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Homemade Cookie Dough Oreo Cookies

German Chocolate Cookies

Samoa Oreo Cookies

Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Cornflake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Orange Dreamsicle Cookies

Oatmeal Creme Pie Cookies

Almond Joy Pudding Cookies

White Chocolate Caramel Brown Butter Cookies

Coconut Cashew Oatmeal Cookies

Dulce de Leche Cookies
from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe on Chef in Training

Snickerdoodles
from No. 2 Pencil

Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies
from Dine and Dish on Chef in Training

Biscoff Chocolate Chip Cookies
from Chef in Training

Double Chocolate Peppermint Surprise Cookies
from Taste and Tell

Macaroon Kisses
from Chef in Training

Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies
from Taste and Tell

Snickerdoodle Biscoff Sandwich Cookies
from Two Peas and Their Pod

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
From Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke on Chef in Training

York Peppermint Patty Fudge Cookies
from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Turtle Cookies
from Shugary Sweets

Cinnamon Toffee Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
from Two Peas and Their Pod on Chef in Training

Toffee Apple Pie Cookies
from Inside BruCrew Life

Ginger Crinkle Cookies
from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

from Something Swanky on Chef in Training

Cake Batter Pudding Cookies
from Chef in Training

White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies
from Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke

Chocolate Covered Cherry Delights
from Taste and Tell

Chewy Butterfinger Cookies
from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Lemondoodles
From No. 2 Pencil on Chef in Training

Nutella Kiss Cookies
from Something Swanky

Malt Whopper Pudding Cookies
from Chef in Training

Brown Butterscotch Cookies
from The Girl Who Ate Everything on Chef in Training

Thick and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
from Chef in Training

Chocolate Mocha and Nutella Cookies
from Shugary Sweets

No-Bake Biscoff Cookies
from Chef in Training

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
from Chef in Training

Chocolate Chunk Peppermint Pudding Cookiesfrom Chef in Training

Hope these were able to give you some great ideas for your cookie exchanges this year!
Happy Holidays!

Aimee @ ShugarySweets
November 19, 2012

Totally. Drooling.
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
November 19, 2012

What a great round up! Thanks for having me, Nikki!
Michelle
November 19, 2012

Love everything you post! And enjoy making everything too! Thanks!
sally @ sallys baking addiction
November 19, 2012

i just opened about 15 different links. definitely not getting any more work done this morning!!!
Carla Scheidecker
November 19, 2012

I would love to get these recipes where do I go!! They all look heavenly! !!
1. Chef in Training
  November 19, 2012
  
  click on either the title of the cookie or the picture :)
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
November 19, 2012

What an awesome roundup, Nikki! So many yummy cookies to choose from. I definitely will be busy today baking :)
Julia @ A Cedar Spoon
November 19, 2012

What a great round up.. I am now very hungry!
Deborah
November 20, 2012

Now I just want to bake cookies from now until Christmas!!
Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil
November 29, 2012

This is the best collection of cookie recipes ever! Seriously gorgeous photos and yummy recipes! Thanks so much for including me!
Emily @ Life on Food
December 2, 2012

OMG too many cookies and I love it! Great picks.. Some I have made already and I cannot wait to try the others.
Keli
December 4, 2012

lovely....thank you for these!
Michele
December 5, 2012

Just one question......Which are the easiest? lol I have to make 6 dozen
Mary Stanley
December 14, 2012

I love all these recipes, will be making all of them.
Jina Hunt
December 14, 2012

I pulled this up through an e-mail about my grand baby-everday family. I printed off at least 10 cookie recipes to try this weekend for my cookie exchange. Thanks for the ideas!!
Jo
January 5, 2013

I made the Butterfinger Cookies and Chocolate Crinkle Cookies over Christmas and I have to say that both were AMAZING! I called the Crinkle Cookies, "Heaven sprinkled with angel dust" they were so good! Lol. Thank you for some new favorites.
Nadine
November 24, 2013

Looks great!!!
Corina Varner
November 27, 2013

Love,Love all these new cookie ideas for cookie exchange . I've done cookie exchanges for over 10 years and I just Love having them. So I'm always looking for a new recipe to do . Thanks for Sharing :-)
Carolyn
November 29, 2013

Thank-you so much for this Cookie Exchange and for making it available to everyone. This is my first year of baking to give away to friends and I used 4 recipes off this site. YOU GUYS ROCK!
Marie
May 31, 2014

Do you have a recipe for cream cheese cookies.
Barbara Kay Graff
October 26, 2014

I loved to make cookies. YOu had some good recipes I will write them and tried them. Thanks! It usually take 2 to 3 days when I make my Christmas cookies.Thanks for the recipes.
Gayle Willard
November 16, 2014

I love sooo many of your (facebook) posted recipes!
Shawn
September 5, 2015

I was really excited to see what kinds of fun things I could find here, but I have to say that I`m truly disappointed. Since when are drop cookies for Christmas? Drop cookies are for lunch boxes. Dolloping a bit of icing on them or adding a different kind of fake chocolate chip doesn't make them Christmas-y, sorry.

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How do you plan a cookie exchange at work? ›

From making a guest list to picking out cookie recipes, this guide will make sure you don't miss a thing.

Create Your Guest List.
Send Your Invitations.
Choose Cookie Recipes and Other Food Items.
Set Up the Decor.
Arrange Entertainment.
Holiday Cookie Swap Invitation.
Festive and Geometric Invitation.

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How many cookies to make for a cookie exchange? ›

How many cookies should they bring? Generally six dozen is a reasonable amount. You can either exchange five dozen and have one dozen out for eating at the party or exchange all six dozen. Regardless, everyone leaves with the same amount they brought.

What are the rules for a cookie exchange? ›

The Etiquette Of The Cookie Swap

Remember: It's not a competition. ...
Coordinate ahead of time. ...
Make enough for everyone. ...
Bring something homemade. ...
Yes, you should still bring a host gift. ...
Label your cookies for allergens. ...
Bring cookies and a story. ...
Hold off on seconds.

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How to package cookies for cookie exchange? ›

We do the prepackaged method of swapping cookies. We each bring 3 cookies for each person attending. These are wrapped in saran wrap, baggies, etc. Then we each place a container on the countertop and take turns walking around and putting our packages of cookies in each container.

How long should a cookie exchange last? ›

And because that time of the year is busy for everyone – I keep it short and sweet. A good cookie exchange should last about 2 to 3 hours. Enough to sample the cookies, mingle with friends, and pack up a goodie box to take home. Be mindful of allergies.

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How to host a recipe swap? ›

Cake decorating, pastry making, etc.

Choose the menu for the first meeting.
Assign the dishes.
Each participant should bring or email their recipe with enough food for everyone to sample.
Get together and enjoy each other's company and dishes.

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How many cookies do you need for 40 people? ›

How to Estimate the Number of Cookies Per Person? The general rule of thumb suggests calculating 2-3 cookies per person if other desserts are available. If cookies are the primary sweet treat, consider increasing the count to 4-6 per person.

How to throw a cookie exchange party? ›

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.

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How many dozen cookies do I need for 100 people? ›

When you have a solid idea of your RSVP count, we suggest 6 – 8 cookies per person. In other words, if you are expecting 100 guests, 100 x 6 is 600, divided by 12 is 50 dozen cookies. More than that is fine, but make sure you save your transport containers as you may be taking some home.

What is the cookie exchange tradition? ›

Cookie exchanges are a century-old tradition in which participants bake dozens of their favorite cookie, then take them to a party where guests trade their cache and wind up with a variety of cookies from everybody else.

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What can I use instead of a cookie exchange? ›

The Idea: Talk about cozy, a hot chocolate party will give all your guests the warm and fuzzies. Guests can bring their favorite hot chocolate mix and hosts can provide the toppings. Or swap it and have the host make a base hot chocolate recipe and everyone brings their favorite topping.

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What is the ideal number for a cookie exchange party? ›

Christmas cookie swap parties usually work best with groups of 8-12 guests. You'll want to keep your guest list modest so it's easier to keep track of who's bringing what. Think of all the bakers, foodies, and festive friends in your group when creating your guest list.

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How many cookies per person for cookie exchange? ›

A good rule to follow is for every guest to bake a half dozen cookies per each attendee. So, if 10 people attend, each guest would bring five dozen cookies to share. We've put together a chart to help you figure out just how many cookies to ask your guests to make.

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Can you freeze cookies with powdered sugar? ›

You can freeze filled cookies, such as thumbprint cookies and cookies that are coated in powdered sugar, such as Mexican wedding cookies either after they are baked or freeze the cookie dough. If you're freezing the baked cookies, wait to fill them or roll in powdered sugar until you're ready to serve.

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How to package cookies cheaply? ›

Stack this year's holiday cookies and sweets inside store-bought clear tubes. At under $1 each, they're more affordable than tins or plastic containers; they're also sturdier in transit than cellophane wrapping. Finish them with our custom clip art to secure the boxes by covering the tube's end caps.

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How do you package cookies professionally? ›

How to Package Cookies for Mailing. Use a durable, rigid box or empty tin as a mailing container. Place bubble wrap in the bottom of the container, then line the container with aluminum foil or plastic food wrap that is large enough to wrap over the cookies when the container is full.

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How do you write a cookie policy? ›

What you need to include in your cookie policy

A definition of what a cookie is. ...
A description of why, how and what you use cookies for. ...
Consent information. ...
A description of the different types of cookies on your website and how you use them. ...
How users can control their cookie settings and opt-out.

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What is the cookie management policy? ›

A cookie policy lets users of a particular website know what cookies run on that website, what data they track, why they track it, and where the cookies send data. It also tells users how to opt out of these cookies and how to change settings around them.

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How do you plan a cookie tray? ›

Create A Holiday Cookie Tray

Start with a pretty platter or tray. ...
Line the tray or platter with colorful paper or doilies.
Choose a variety of cookies. ...
Cut bars evenly for best appearance.
Select cookies with assorted toppings, such as powdered sugar, drizzle, nuts or colorful decorator sugar.

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