Hosting a holiday treat exchange is a fun way to celebrate with friends and family. For a stress-free event, I'm sharing some tips on How to Host A Christmas Cookie Exchange.
Start planning early! Choose a date that’s convenient for you and your guests, ideally between the second week of December and the weekend before Christmas Eve. Decide how many people you’ll invite and begin collecting RSVPs.
Start planning what cookies you are going to bake. Let guests know how many cookies to bring (e.g., a dozen per guest). Ask them to choose unique recipes so there’s variety. Decide if cookies must be homemade or if no-bake treats and candies are okay.
Pick a fun theme and decorate! Use free printable invitations, recipe cards, banners, box labels and thank-you tags to add charm. Plan other food and drinks like cupcakes, hot cocoa, or savory appetizers to balance the sweets.
Shop for ingredients and begin making dough ahead of time, freeze if needed. Bake and decorate cookies before the event. Set up cookie tables, platters, and containers so guests can display and take home their treats easily.
Get your space decorated and ready before guests arrive. Have take-home boxes, bags, or containers ready with labels and tags. When everything is set, pour some cocoa and relax. Click to get all your free Christmas cookie exchange printables.