It's a Cookie Swap!
Santa Cookies
Luckily, this Santa won't get upset if you tug at his beard or nibble on his nose.
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Melted Snowman Cookies
Kids go crazy for these adorable treats. Use store-bought dough to cut down on prep time.
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Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Trees
Kids will love to help decorate these pretty and festive cookies.
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Slice-and-Bake Chocolate Penguins
Sweet penguin cookies are perfect on their own or dunked in a cold glass of milk.
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How to Make Sandwich Cookie Snowglobes
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Colorful Crinkle Cookies
Looking for a quick and easy Christmas cookie recipe that will steal the show? Look no further.
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Christmas Bark
This no-bake treat is sure to satisfy chocoholics and time-pressed moms alike.
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How to Make Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies
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Tips to Make Your Party a Hit
- Ask friends to say what type of cookie they're bringing when they RSVP so you can avoid duplicates.
- Ask each guest to bring at least four dozen cookies -- a dozen for munching on at the party and the rest for others to take home.
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Tips to Make Your Party a Hit
- Prep a long table or a few smaller tables to display the cookies.
- If any guests have food allergies, be sure allergen-containing cookies are clearly marked.
- Offer treat boxes and tissue paper for your friends to use to carry their cookies home.
Originally published in the December 2013 issue of Parents magazine.