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 many cookies should you bring to a 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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How does a cookie exchange party work? ›

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 to package cookies for cookie exchange? ›

Make sure you have containers, cookie tins, boxes, or bags readily available, or you can request that your party guests bring their own. Have plenty of Reynolds Kitchens^® parchment paper or wax paper on hand to line the containers, separate layers of cookies, and keep the cookies from sticking to each other.

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What's the secret to baking cookies? ›

The key is to always use top-quality ingredients as they'll result in a better cookie; it really is that simple.

Always use butter.
Choose the right sugar.
Choose the right flour.
Check your flour is in date.
Choose the right kind of chocolate.
Cream the butter and sugar.
Beat in the eggs.
Fold in the flour.

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What should I bake cookies on? ›

Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Coating your baking sheet with nonstick spray or butter creates an overly greasy foundation which leads to excess spread. Instead, I recommend lining your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

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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.

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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.

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What food do you serve at the cookie exchange? ›

You can't go wrong with appetizers and finger foods like cheese and charcuterie boards, crudite and dips, and fresh fruit. You can also serve refreshments like hot chocolate for a winter event or lemonade and flavored sparkling water for a summer cookie exchange.

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How to decorate for a cookie exchange? ›

The good news about decorating for your cookie exchange is that you can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. The main décor is being brought by guests…the cookies! Set up tables that give ample room for people to walk arounds. Decorate with a festive tablecloth that fits the season of your party.

How many people for a good cookie exchange? ›

Experienced cookie swap hosts generally cap their guest list at around eight people. That's enough for a satisfying variety of treats to enjoy at the party as well as a manageable amount for everyone to take home at the end of the night.

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.

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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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 host a cookie exchange at work? ›

How to Host a Cookie Swap Party

Choose your cookie swap date and put together your guest list. ...
Decide upon and set ground rules. ...
Invite friends. ...
Plan what cookie you're going to bake… and talk with your guests, too. ...
Plan what, if anything, you'll serve along the cookies.

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How do you package cookies professionally? ›

Line the bottom of a durable, rigid box or cookie tin with cushioning material (like some crumpled parchment), then place larger and heavier cookies on the bottom, and smaller cookies on top. You can also add a layer of parchment paper or wax paper between each cookie for additional protection.

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What makes cookies fluffy and not flat? ›

Room temperature butter is just the right consistency to incorporate air when it's creamed with sugar. These trapped air pockets result in risen, fluffy cookies. If the butter is any warmer, it won't incorporate enough air and your cookies will have less rise.

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What makes cookies chewy and not hard? ›

The science is simple: According to the flour authorities over at Bob's Red Mill, cornstarch can help “soften the rigid proteins of the flour, resulting in a light and chewy dessert.” “The cornstarch complements the flour in absorbing the liquids, but won't develop gluten structure like the flour will,” stresses ...

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What makes cookies taste the best? ›

When you think cookies, you likely think of sweet ingredients, but salt is essential. It balances the flavor of caramelized sugars. We even love sprinkling a little extra flake salt on our cookies to awaken the tongue and complement the sweetness.

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Is it better to bake cookies at 350 or 375? ›

We've found that the optimal temperature for cookie baking is 350F. It gives the butter in the dough time to melt and lightly spread before the remaining ingredients cook through. When your oven is too hot, it rushes this process, resulting in a puffy, dry and potentially burnt batch.

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What is the secret to a perfect cookie? ›

The biggest trick for getting chewy chocolate chip cookies? Not over baking them. One way to make sure they always turn out perfectly baked is to set your timer for five minutes less than the recipe states. You want your cookies to be barely browned and not look wet in the center.

Is it better to bake cookies on aluminum foil or parchment paper? ›

What Should I Use Instead of Aluminum Foil for Baking? Parchment paper is the best choice for baking cookies. Safe to use in the oven up to 450 degrees, parchment paper distributes the oven's heat more evenly and won't scorch your cookie bottoms.

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How many cookies is an appropriate gift? ›

How many cookies should you gift?

Party size	Number of guests	Number of cookies
Little party	5 to 10	15-30 cookies
Medium party	10 to 15	30 – 45
Big party	20 – 50	75 – 150

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

If you just want to go round the neighbourhood, then you will need around 50-70 treats. For a class sale, around 15-40. For a whole school sale, around 100-150.

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How many cookies per person for a cookie tray? ›

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.

How many cookies per guest for a wedding cookie table? ›

Our Recommendations. We suggest that you allow 3-5 cookies per person at your wedding reception. For this reason, you may wait until 2 weeks before your wedding to place your cookie order.

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