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Home / Latest Posts / Holiday Ideas / Christmas / How to Host a Cookie Party

How to Host a Cookie Party

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 11/09/15Updated: 5/29/25

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Sugar Cookies

Invite your friends and family over for a cookie party to get a jump on your holiday baking.

One of my favorite holiday activities has always been our annual cookie baking day I have with my daughters, mother and friends.  I’ve got some great tips and tricks to share with you.

Who to Invite?

Traditionally our Cookie Baking Party involves my daughters, my mother, neighbors and friends who happen to stop by – all are welcome!

mother and daughters cooking

When To Host a Cookie Baking Party?

We usually do ours within two weeks of Christmas. I like to wait until my girls are home for the holiday break. I also don’t like making my holiday goodies too far ahead because then there are none left for the actual holiday!!

Cookie Baking Party

Tips for a Successful a Cookie Baking Party

  • Oven Space. Since I only have one oven I always have to take this into consideration and make sure I have a combination of recipes that need baking and those that don’t require baking. That is why we also do a lot of candy making during our cookie baking party because there is no oven involved.
cutting caramels

We love making fudge and caramels.  I think my grandmother’s recipe for  soft caramels is one of the best and my mother’s Rocky Road Fudge is always on the list. For more candy recipes and ideas check out these.

  • Make Ahead. Another trick to help with the lack of baking space is to make a few batches of cookies up ahead of time, any cookie that needs decorating which could be done at the party. Sugar cookies are perfect for this.
Sugar Cookies
  • Feed the troops.  Because we bake pretty much all day I always have lunch to feed my guests.  One of the favorites is Yummy Bowls!  Everything can be put together ahead of time and then everyone just assembles their own bowl.
stirring pot of fudge
  • Divide up the goods.  So that everyone can take home their goodies ready to give to their neighbors and friends I put together a Cookie Packaging Center with different size containers for them to take cookies home in. You could also ask your guests to bring their own containers with them.
rack of raspberry shortbread cookies

Favorite Cookie Recipes for Cooking Baking Party

We always have a list of our family favorites and I ask each of my guests to bring 1-2 recipes and the ingredients for some of their family favorites. I love seeing what everyone brings and it’s a great way to find new recipes.

  • Cut out Sugar Cookies  
  • Snowball Cookies
  • Chocolate Crinkles
  • Egg Nog Cookies
  • Mexican Wedding Cookies
  • Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies
  • Salted Caramel Thumbprints
  • Peanut Butter Blossoms

chocolate crinkle cookies

How To Put Together The Perfect Cookie Plate

There are four things that you should consider for the perfect cookie plate:

  • Flavor. you want a balance of flavors on your cookie plate. Even though we all love chocolate it is nice to have a plate of cookies that isn’t all chocolate!  I like to have a balance of flavors including: chocolate, caramel, nut, citrus, fruity, molasses, peanut butter, cinnamon,  vanilla, almond to name a few.
  • Shape. it is fun to have a variety of shapes.  Not all circle, not all square.  Of course a shaped sugar cookie is always fun but don’t forget about sandwich cookies
  • Texture. I love texture.  Having a combination of soft, chewy, and crispy cookies makes for a perfect plate.
  • Shelf Life.  Some cookies taste best the day they are made.  I tend not to put those on my cookie plate because sometimes it takes me a day or two to get them delivered and I want everything to still taste fresh and good.  A lot of cookies actually taste better a few days later so I like to use those. 
frosting egg nog cookies

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  1. Janet says

    Posted on 11/18 at 4:17 am

    This is such a sweet idea!

    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    Posted on 11/13 at 10:33 pm

    Where can I buy the snowflake cookie cutters? I’m not finding them on the Joanne Fabric store website.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 11/15 at 10:08 am

      I emailed Heidi Swapp’s team to see if I could find out anything. Will let you know. They may be sold out online but you might be able to find them in the store. Will keep you posted.

      Reply
  3. Jessika says

    Posted on 11/9 at 12:51 pm

    This is such a cute idea! I love how the invite ties into everything and Heidi Swapp does not disappoint with this collection – love her stuff!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 11/9 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks for all your help with the invite Jessika! I forgot to add a link to your site but I’ve updated the post.

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    Posted on 11/9 at 10:55 am

    where can I find the cookie containers?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 11/9 at 11:03 am

      Donna, There is a link in the post to Joann Stores where the products are available.

      Reply

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