I’ve been invited to a Christmas cookie party?
Question by almarj70: I’ve been invited to a Christmas cookie party?
I have befriended an American mum at my sons Playgroup and she is hosting this party early next month . From what she has told me everybody makes and swaps christmas cookies (she was kind of vague on the details and I haven’t actually received an invitation) and she has also told me that parties are popular in the USA. I have never been to a party like this but I LOVE baking and it sounds kind of cool. Can any of you answerers from the USA give me an idea of what I’m in for?
Best answer:
Answer by Jane
She should contact you and tell you how many people are attending. Bake one kind of cookie, a dozen for EACH person attending. Package each dozen of your cookies in individual packages (festive counts!). The others attending will bring a dozen for EACH person attending and you will go home with X dozen cookies baked by the others.
Bring extras to pass and taste. Wine is usually served and festivities abound.
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There’s really no set format, but it will probably be very causal. Since you love baking, bring a few dozen cookies (only one kind is needed but feel free to bring a few different types if you really want to). A family favorite or something you associate with the holidays would be nice. You can arrange them on a pretty dish, put them in baskets, or just bring them in a container. You can make them as fancy or as low-key as you like. I don’t know how the hostess is planning on distributing the goodies, so maybe have an extra container in your car just in case. At the party you’ll probably all get the chance to sample what everyone has brought and then you’ll divide the spoils and take some home. Sounds yummy – have fun!