Last week, I invited a group of ladies – and some men – to a cookie swap party. It was my first experience 13 years ago (with my little boy Toby), then I hosted one last year, and now it has become an annual tradition…
Friends and Atmosphere
My friend Liz brought wine with a giant bow! And how delicious do these cookies look? Erin’s birds are beautiful. We had a great time chatting… and Adam wore a perfectly fitting sweater.
Amanda’s Arrival and Competition
Since Amanda’s cookies were amazing last year, people were looking forward to seeing her again. But when she didn’t arrive by 7 PM exactly, the crowd began to worry. “Will she come?” they asked me intensely. “When? Are you sure? Do you think she’ll bring the same cookies?” When she finally walked in the door, everyone cheered. She was the queen of the cookie swap party.
Toby’s Ratings and Winners
Thirteen-year-old Toby decided to make the cookie swap a competition, appointing himself the sole judge. He announced that “cookies that contain alcohol get a zero automatically because I can’t try them,” which saddened Ginny (who brought rum balls).
Results soon followed for Toby. Some got a rating of “4 out of 10,” while others like the gingerbread cookies or rice crispy treats received ratings of “8 or 9” good. Finally, Toby announced a tie between three people: Adam’s chocolate cookies, Erin’s iced birds, and Mo’s sugar cookies! What were their winning scores? 18 out of 10!
Enjoying Time with Friends and Kids
It was such a fun night. Thanks to everyone for coming – I can’t wait until next year. Did you attend a cookie swap this year? What’s your favorite recipe?
Note: You can find the recipe for the best cut-out cookies and how to host a book club in the previous article.
Source: https://cupofjo.com/2023/12/11/how-to-host-cookie-swap/#comments
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