The holidays are a busy time. There are trees to trim, parties to attend and?most importantly?cookies to bake. How do you fit all these exciting events into one month" Start early, and plan a fun and productive cookie exchange with your family and friends. It?s a great solution, and a great excuse to get people together and into the holiday spirit, and the bonus is that you end up with enough cookies to last through the holidays.
Whether you?re holding or attending a cookie exchange, here?s a step-by-step checklist that can help your cookie swap run smoothly.
Get organized

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11 ways to save money over the holidaysSet a date for your cookie swap. Two to three weeks before the holidays or other pending dates. This will give guests time to decide what to bake, arrange for groceries, and the coordination of what cookies the group will make. To avoid duplications and to allow for a variety of cookies, have guests fill out a sign-up sheet with the following categories: icebox cookies, bar cookies, drop cookies, decorated cookies, etc.
Think about quantity
For every six to eight guests attending (including yourself), ask each person to bring at least three dozen cookies. This will ensure that every guest can take home 4 to 6 of each cookie varie...