Members should bake one dozen cookies for each member (assuming you have a smallish group of less than 10 people - you might want to say 1/2 dozen per member if there are lots of participants) and package them separately so exchange is easier to make. With new disposable containers on market, separate packaging is easy. Even a simple paper plate (preferably with a Christmas design) would work.

The party itself works well with finger foods like veggies and dip and buffet style food. If it is an evening do, a wine and cheese spread would be fun too. Make sure everyone knows that this is for participants only, no spouses or kids at party.

Looking for a good recipe to use for your cookie exchange? Try one of these:

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

• 1 3/4 cups Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup Coconut
• 1 cup Butter or Margarine
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 cup Boiling Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 1/3 cups Chocolate Chips

Cream sugar and butter together; mix in flour, salt, rolled oats and coconut.

Dissolve soda in boiling water; add to mixture. Add vanilla and chocolate chips; stir to blend.

Roll dough into small balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten each dough ball with fork which has been dipped in cold water.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes.

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