Second Annual Westhaven Cookie Exchange

Today marked our neighborhood's Second Annual Cookie Exchange. It was so nice seeing familiar faces from last year's swap, and what a wonderful way to meet new neighbors, too! As before, each participant shared why she brought the particular cookie of choice. The stories brought smiles, giggles, and even some tears.

Each person was asked to bring 6 dozen cookies of one kind. Given that there were 18 participants, everyone was able to gather 4 cookies of each kind. Each of us left with a beautiful display of 18 different varieties.

I brought molasses crinkle cookies since Dad had a part in making the molasses I used. It was a great way to "pay it forward."

Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Here are the other wonderful varieties (in no particular order).

Ginger Zingers

5 Ingredient Sugar Cookie

Pumpkin Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

Coconut Macaroons

Red Velvet Cookies (aka Procrastination Cookies) 

Fudge

Amish Sugar Cookies

Sour Cream Drop Cookies

Classic Spritz Cookies

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Sensations

Holiday Vanilla Pudding Cake Cookies 

Pecan Sandies/Wedding Cookies

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

Christmas Cookie Bars

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies 

Sugar Cookies 

Brigadeiro

Thanks again to Sadira Ebert for agreeing to spearhead this event and to the other committee members for helping organize it. One improvement from last year was the addition of champagne, warm cider, and other drinks. In fact, we'll be changing the name next year to "Cookies and Cocktails." I'm predicting an increase in participation. Wouldn't you agree?