The Tenth Annual Westhaven Cookie Swap took place on Sunday, December 17, 2023. With each participant bringing 6 dozen cookies of one kind to share, we had fifteen varieties of cookies to exchange. It continues to be a great way to build community. I know I certainly enjoyed meeting new neighbors who participated for the first time. Also, it remains the perfect way to simplify my holiday baking.
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| Tenth Annual Westhaven Cookie Swap - 2023 |
Normally, I share a "tried and true" recipe, but not this year. My dear friend Missy unexpectedly gifted me with a Ted Lasso kitchen towel because she knows how much I love that series, and she also knows how many tea towels I use in my cinnamon roll business. When I saw the recipe for "Biscuits with the Boss," I immediately knew that would be my selection for this year's swap. Well, not immediately. To be honest, I first read the recipe and didn't see any buttermilk which is a must ingredient for any good 'ole Southern biscuit. It was only then that I remembered that the British use the term "biscuit" in place of "cookie." (The Great British Bake Off is another favorite series!)
Here are the other wonderful varieties (in no particular order) with links to each recipe, if available:
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| White Chocolate & Peanut Butter Delights |
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| White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies |
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| Decorated Christmas Cookies |
Thanks to all who participated in this fun event! And for those of you who are concerned about over-indulging during the holidays, I learned from a neighbor:
"It's December! Those are Jesus calories!"
And now who is going to argue with that?
