Hi Robin!

I just had my 6th annual cookie exchange, and it was fabulous as ever! I had 20 women, plus a few kids. My 10 year old daughter and her friend really helped me out as I put them to work assigning numbers to the cookies as they arrived (for voting later) and assisted the ladies with labels and hanging their coats, etc.

My party is two hours. The first hour is socializing, eating and enjoying a drink of choice. The second hour we vote, I tally votes and award the three prizes for most festive, best display and tastiest looking cookie. Once the prizes have been awarded then we start the exchange.

We go around the table and take two of everything. Then, we round again taking two, until all cookies are gone. (Each woman brings 4 dozen). By the time the exchange is done, the second hour is usually done. Of course my friends are always welcome to stay longer, but I know that some would like to get home to their families, etc.

Just look at the amazing displays and beautiful cookies the women made this year! It is truly spectacular! I wish I would have taken pictures of the food as I tried some new recipes this year like bacon wrapped water chestnuts, asparagus wrapped in herbed cheese and prosciutto, and others. Of course we had chocolate martinis, red and white wine, sparkling water, pink lemonade and water.

Thanks!

Marci Leifson, Gardnerville, NV

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