Holiday cookie swaps are a fun and cherished tradition that bring friends, families and communities together to share treats made with love. The idea is simple: everyone brings a batch of their favorite holiday cookies and exchanges them with others, leaving everyone with a delightful assortment of sweets to enjoy throughout the season.
From classic favorites to cookies that will wow, check out these 6 festive ideas for your next cookie exchange and spread the holiday joy!
- Peanut Butter Blossoms: Everyone is sure to enjoy these classic simple and delicious peanut butter-and-chocolate cookies.
- Chewy Cut Out Gingerbread Men: Create the cutest little gingerbread people to compliment festive gingerbread houses! Once the icing sets, stack them easily for transport.
- Crinkle Cookies: From Red Velvet and Chocolate Espresso to Pistachio and Sprinkle, crinkle cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat! Invite kids help by rolling the cookie balls. Simplify the mess by placing the rolled cookie balls and confectioner’s sugar in a container with a lid, and then gently shake until each cookie is covered.
- Christmas Eve Cookies: Create beautiful Santa hats and carrots for Rudolph using meringue—which is a mix of egg whites, cream of tartar, powdered sugar, vanilla and food coloring. These cookies are a fun, unique addition to any exchange!
- Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs: These buttery soft sugar cookies are perfect for decorating! Cut the dough into fun holiday themed shapes and top with icing, colored sugars, sprinkles or nuts. Pro tip: roll the dough, cut out the desired shapes and place the entire baking sheet in the fridge for a few minutes prior to baking. This will help the dough keep its shape while in the oven!
- Lemon Shortbread Wreaths: Colorful, dainty and delicious, these cookies are packed with holiday cheer! Using varying sizes of scalloped round cookie cutters, create holiday wreaths. Decorate with sprinkles, nuts or freeze-dried fruit nestled in a lemon glaze.
It’s no secret that eggs are one of the most important ingredients in holiday cooking and baking—and all year long! Check out these 5 handy holiday hacks for cooking with eggs.
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