cookie exchange - want to buy cookies

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of a cookie exchange. Sometimes reading this forum makes me feel like I’m not an American. Has this been a thing for a while?

I’m with you. By the name, I would have thought I could figure out what a cookie exchange was, but after reading this thread I see I would have been wrong. Who knew they are so serious and competitive? Doesn’t sound very holiday spirited …

What would be more holiday spirited to you? A party where we all exchange premade cookies we can buy ourselves like graham crackers and Oreos and chips ahoy…?

What would be more spirited is a cookie exchange where people compliment or at least don't harsh on other people's offerings. Or one where people gather to enjoy each other's company and have the fun benefit of leaving with an assorted cookie tray. I have no issue with the tradition of it being homemade cookies, that part makes sense. Your and the PP's sarcasm and criticisms are exactly what now turns me off to the idea of a Cookie Exchange (although I feel certain that if I knew anyone hosting one, they would not have that attitude).

This would only be said by someone who has never ever attended such a gathering. You certainly have a lot of opinions about something you know nothing about. This will only guarantee you will never find yourself invited to such a party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of a cookie exchange. Sometimes reading this forum makes me feel like I’m not an American. Has this been a thing for a while?

I’m with you. By the name, I would have thought I could figure out what a cookie exchange was, but after reading this thread I see I would have been wrong. Who knew they are so serious and competitive? Doesn’t sound very holiday spirited …

What would be more holiday spirited to you? A party where we all exchange premade cookies we can buy ourselves like graham crackers and Oreos and chips ahoy…?

What would be more spirited is a cookie exchange where people compliment or at least don't harsh on other people's offerings. Or one where people gather to enjoy each other's company and have the fun benefit of leaving with an assorted cookie tray. I have no issue with the tradition of it being homemade cookies, that part makes sense. Your and the PP's sarcasm and criticisms are exactly what now turns me off to the idea of a Cookie Exchange (although I feel certain that if I knew anyone hosting one, they would not have that attitude).

What’s funny is you acting like I’m some overlord of cookie exchanges - I too don’t participate in them because I KNOW the expectation isn’t to half ass it and to actually make a good cookie and put in effort. I’m not willing to do that so I don’t accept invitations to them and then show up with Rolos mashed into pretzels while others give me handmade cookies. I have a neighbor who infuses her own sugar with flavors and then grinds it herself into powdered sugar to dust her cookies. It’s effort! I’m not gonna show up with some ritz crackers dunked in white chocolate and pretend I took it seriously like the others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread is old, but I wanted to say thank you to the ladies on here who advised that special cookies bought at a bakery are okay! I was searching “cookie exchange dcum” looking for some suggestions on what to bake, but not really wanting to bake.

I also revived this thread to share my mom’s story, from the 80s probably, of going to a cookie exchange and someone had brought an Entemenn’s (sp?) glazed coffee cake that she had spread peanut butter on top of. I don’t know if she was claimed it was homemade. No shame to her, just funny.

I think it's ok, really.
One cookie has to be the very last one eaten. It might not even be yours, if I went to your cookie event and someone else made cookies with coconut.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is old, but I wanted to say thank you to the ladies on here who advised that special cookies bought at a bakery are okay! I was searching “cookie exchange dcum” looking for some suggestions on what to bake, but not really wanting to bake.

I also revived this thread to share my mom’s story, from the 80s probably, of going to a cookie exchange and someone had brought an Entemenn’s (sp?) glazed coffee cake that she had spread peanut butter on top of. I don’t know if she was claimed it was homemade. No shame to her, just funny.

I think it's ok, really.
One cookie has to be the very last one eaten. It might not even be yours, if I went to your cookie event and someone else made cookies with coconut.

(same pp)

This fires off my imaginary self, who is inspired and writes a kids' book about the sad little sandwich cookie from the $3 no-name package that ends up in the cookie exchange because of some kind of life troubles (Mommy works three jobs and Hannah has to brings cookies to a school club cookie exchange) but it ends up being a heart-warming Christmas tale. Somehow, I can't really do plot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is old, but I wanted to say thank you to the ladies on here who advised that special cookies bought at a bakery are okay! I was searching “cookie exchange dcum” looking for some suggestions on what to bake, but not really wanting to bake.

I also revived this thread to share my mom’s story, from the 80s probably, of going to a cookie exchange and someone had brought an Entemenn’s (sp?) glazed coffee cake that she had spread peanut butter on top of. I don’t know if she was claimed it was homemade. No shame to her, just funny.

I think it's ok, really.
One cookie has to be the very last one eaten. It might not even be yours, if I went to your cookie event and someone else made cookies with coconut.

(same pp)

This fires off my imaginary self, who is inspired and writes a kids' book about the sad little sandwich cookie from the $3 no-name package that ends up in the cookie exchange because of some kind of life troubles (Mommy works three jobs and Hannah has to brings cookies to a school club cookie exchange) but it ends up being a heart-warming Christmas tale. Somehow, I can't really do plot.

I'm feeling this, though. I am a pretty dedicated baker, but I have also been a mom with three little kids, and although I wouldn't go to a cookie exchange with cookies I didn't make myself, I once went to one where people were being very snarky about someone's store-bought cookies. Sure, maybe she wasn't fully in the bake-off spirit of the thing, but maybe she needed some human contact and refined sugar at that moment. So why not just be nice to her and her box from Randolph's?

If she'd shown up with Chips Ahoy, sure, set the dogs on her. The cookies should at least be tasty. No butter, no swap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of a cookie exchange. Sometimes reading this forum makes me feel like I’m not an American. Has this been a thing for a while?

I’m with you. By the name, I would have thought I could figure out what a cookie exchange was, but after reading this thread I see I would have been wrong. Who knew they are so serious and competitive? Doesn’t sound very holiday spirited …

What would be more holiday spirited to you? A party where we all exchange premade cookies we can buy ourselves like graham crackers and Oreos and chips ahoy…?

What would be more spirited is a cookie exchange where people compliment or at least don't harsh on other people's offerings. Or one where people gather to enjoy each other's company and have the fun benefit of leaving with an assorted cookie tray. I have no issue with the tradition of it being homemade cookies, that part makes sense. Your and the PP's sarcasm and criticisms are exactly what now turns me off to the idea of a Cookie Exchange (although I feel certain that if I knew anyone hosting one, they would not have that attitude).

What’s funny is you acting like I’m some overlord of cookie exchanges - I too don’t participate in them because I KNOW the expectation isn’t to half ass it and to actually make a good cookie and put in effort. I’m not willing to do that so I don’t accept invitations to them and then show up with Rolos mashed into pretzels while others give me handmade cookies. I have a neighbor who infuses her own sugar with flavors and then grinds it herself into powdered sugar to dust her cookies. It’s effort! I’m not gonna show up with some ritz crackers dunked in white chocolate and pretend I took it seriously like the others.

This is hilarious. I’ve been to many cookie exchanges where people bring rolos mashed into pretzels and colored sprinkles sugar cookies and other easy cookies and those can be the most beloved (personal preference, nostalgia, and often people just prefer a good old choco chip to a labour intensive cookie made with tahini and real ginger pieces).

[Anonymous]

I made a deal yesterday with a coworker that she wouldn't bring any and I wouldn't bring any and the universe would remain in balance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of a cookie exchange. Sometimes reading this forum makes me feel like I’m not an American. Has this been a thing for a while?

I’m with you. By the name, I would have thought I could figure out what a cookie exchange was, but after reading this thread I see I would have been wrong. Who knew they are so serious and competitive? Doesn’t sound very holiday spirited …

What would be more holiday spirited to you? A party where we all exchange premade cookies we can buy ourselves like graham crackers and Oreos and chips ahoy…?

What would be more spirited is a cookie exchange where people compliment or at least don't harsh on other people's offerings. Or one where people gather to enjoy each other's company and have the fun benefit of leaving with an assorted cookie tray. I have no issue with the tradition of it being homemade cookies, that part makes sense. Your and the PP's sarcasm and criticisms are exactly what now turns me off to the idea of a Cookie Exchange (although I feel certain that if I knew anyone hosting one, they would not have that attitude).

What’s funny is you acting like I’m some overlord of cookie exchanges - I too don’t participate in them because I KNOW the expectation isn’t to half ass it and to actually make a good cookie and put in effort. I’m not willing to do that so I don’t accept invitations to them and then show up with Rolos mashed into pretzels while others give me handmade cookies. I have a neighbor who infuses her own sugar with flavors and then grinds it herself into powdered sugar to dust her cookies. It’s effort! I’m not gonna show up with some ritz crackers dunked in white chocolate and pretend I took it seriously like the others.

This is hilarious. I’ve been to many cookie exchanges where people bring rolos mashed into pretzels and colored sprinkles sugar cookies and other easy cookies and those can be the most beloved (personal preference, nostalgia, and often people just prefer a good old choco chip to a labour intensive cookie made with tahini and real ginger pieces).

This whole cookie exchange situation seems like it’s ripe for hired guns. Someone needs to start quietly offering their services as a stealth cookie baker that can surreptitiously deliver swoon worthy cookies flavored with turmeric and garnished with threads of saffron to desperate cookie exchangers for the right price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is old, but I wanted to say thank you to the ladies on here who advised that special cookies bought at a bakery are okay! I was searching “cookie exchange dcum” looking for some suggestions on what to bake, but not really wanting to bake.

I also revived this thread to share my mom’s story, from the 80s probably, of going to a cookie exchange and someone had brought an Entemenn’s (sp?) glazed coffee cake that she had spread peanut butter on top of. I don’t know if she was claimed it was homemade. No shame to her, just funny.

I think it's ok, really.
One cookie has to be the very last one eaten. It might not even be yours, if I went to your cookie event and someone else made cookies with coconut.

(same pp)

This fires off my imaginary self, who is inspired and writes a kids' book about the sad little sandwich cookie from the $3 no-name package that ends up in the cookie exchange because of some kind of life troubles (Mommy works three jobs and Hannah has to brings cookies to a school club cookie exchange) but it ends up being a heart-warming Christmas tale. Somehow, I can't really do plot.

I'm feeling this, though. I am a pretty dedicated baker, but I have also been a mom with three little kids, and although I wouldn't go to a cookie exchange with cookies I didn't make myself, I once went to one where people were being very snarky about someone's store-bought cookies. Sure, maybe she wasn't fully in the bake-off spirit of the thing, but maybe she needed some human contact and refined sugar at that moment. So why not just be nice to her and her box from Randolph's?

If she'd shown up with Chips Ahoy, sure, set the dogs on her. The cookies should at least be tasty. No butter, no swap.

GASP. You have violated the Cookie Exchange Rules, circa 1763.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of a cookie exchange. Sometimes reading this forum makes me feel like I’m not an American. Has this been a thing for a while?

I’m with you. By the name, I would have thought I could figure out what a cookie exchange was, but after reading this thread I see I would have been wrong. Who knew they are so serious and competitive? Doesn’t sound very holiday spirited …

What would be more holiday spirited to you? A party where we all exchange premade cookies we can buy ourselves like graham crackers and Oreos and chips ahoy…?

What would be more spirited is a cookie exchange where people compliment or at least don't harsh on other people's offerings. Or one where people gather to enjoy each other's company and have the fun benefit of leaving with an assorted cookie tray. I have no issue with the tradition of it being homemade cookies, that part makes sense. Your and the PP's sarcasm and criticisms are exactly what now turns me off to the idea of a Cookie Exchange (although I feel certain that if I knew anyone hosting one, they would not have that attitude).

What’s funny is you acting like I’m some overlord of cookie exchanges - I too don’t participate in them because I KNOW the expectation isn’t to half ass it and to actually make a good cookie and put in effort. I’m not willing to do that so I don’t accept invitations to them and then show up with Rolos mashed into pretzels while others give me handmade cookies. I have a neighbor who infuses her own sugar with flavors and then grinds it herself into powdered sugar to dust her cookies. It’s effort! I’m not gonna show up with some ritz crackers dunked in white chocolate and pretend I took it seriously like the others.

This is hilarious. I’ve been to many cookie exchanges where people bring rolos mashed into pretzels and colored sprinkles sugar cookies and other easy cookies and those can be the most beloved (personal preference, nostalgia, and often people just prefer a good old choco chip to a labour intensive cookie made with tahini and real ginger pieces).

This whole cookie exchange situation seems like it’s ripe for hired guns. Someone needs to start quietly offering their services as a stealth cookie baker that can surreptitiously deliver swoon worthy cookies flavored with turmeric and garnished with threads of saffron to desperate cookie exchangers for the right price.

People who like to bake would do it for free. It’s really not that hard to throw together a decent batch of homemade cookies. Or task a child with the job.

[Anonymous]

NYT just posted its most popular cookie recipe - peanut butter cookie with a hershey kiss popped in the center. Simple can be best!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NYT just posted its most popular cookie recipe - peanut butter cookie with a hershey kiss popped in the center. Simple can be best!

Sure- but simple is still homemade, not bought!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is old, but I wanted to say thank you to the ladies on here who advised that special cookies bought at a bakery are okay! I was searching “cookie exchange dcum” looking for some suggestions on what to bake, but not really wanting to bake.

I also revived this thread to share my mom’s story, from the 80s probably, of going to a cookie exchange and someone had brought an Entemenn’s (sp?) glazed coffee cake that she had spread peanut butter on top of. I don’t know if she was claimed it was homemade. No shame to her, just funny.

I think it's ok, really.
One cookie has to be the very last one eaten. It might not even be yours, if I went to your cookie event and someone else made cookies with coconut.

(same pp)

This fires off my imaginary self, who is inspired and writes a kids' book about the sad little sandwich cookie from the $3 no-name package that ends up in the cookie exchange because of some kind of life troubles (Mommy works three jobs and Hannah has to brings cookies to a school club cookie exchange) but it ends up being a heart-warming Christmas tale. Somehow, I can't really do plot.

I'm feeling this, though. I am a pretty dedicated baker, but I have also been a mom with three little kids, and although I wouldn't go to a cookie exchange with cookies I didn't make myself, I once went to one where people were being very snarky about someone's store-bought cookies. Sure, maybe she wasn't fully in the bake-off spirit of the thing, but maybe she needed some human contact and refined sugar at that moment. So why not just be nice to her and her box from Randolph's?

If she'd shown up with Chips Ahoy, sure, set the dogs on her. The cookies should at least be tasty. No butter, no swap.

Did you ever read the novel or watch the movie “I don’t know how she does it” with Sarah Jessica Parker? There is this scene where she is “distressing “ the bakery pie to make it look homemade before she takes it to the school bake sale.