An old fashioned Cookie Swap was always on the agenda at my house immediately following Thanksgiving! I couldn’t wait to decorate my home for Christmas and send out invitations to friends and neighbors.
The invitation explained that each guest was asked to bake a double batch of their favorite cookies along with the recipe printed on index cards. Their cookies would be placed on a platter on the Dining Room table with the recipes close by. That way, guests could take the container they came with and walk around the table to sample each cookie and take a few to place into their container. They could also take a copy of the recipe. It was a way of trying something new and getting some great recipes! Continue reading