Hello Robin,

My Cookie Exchange held on 12/12/10 was a big success with 9 participants including myself.

The winner was a family recipe passed down from generation to generation: Coconut Snow Balls. They were delicious! I had my guests each bake 6 dozen and used many if not all of your rules / guidelines (they were all so helpful).

I did not participate in the contest part of the swap but did make my first batch of gingerbread men, ladies, snow men, and trees for the swap. As party favors I had made ginger ladies with the girls names on them and a take home snow man for a spouse and/or friend. I had so much fun planning and setting up and even the clean up was fun. I can't wait until next year to host again and all of my guests have already rsvp'd as well. It was just such a wonderful event and a great way to kick off the Christmas season.

Once again, Thank you for the newsletters and helpful tips and suggestions.

Sincerely,

Nichole Bodine