3 Ideas for the Sweetest Christmas Cookie Exchange

Get ready to mix, mingle, and load up on cookies! A festive way to enjoy the taste of multiple cookies is to host a cookie exchange party — or attend one if an invitation comes your way! It’s the perfect way to indulge on sweets and catch up with friends and family during the hectic holiday season.

Most people make the same cookies year after year. If you want to try something new, here are a few ways to use personalized M&M’s to help create a “wow” factor at your next Christmas cookie exchange:

• Ice cream cookie sandwiches: To create this twist on a holiday cookie classic, bake personalized My M&Ms directly into your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe. You can also roll your finished ice cream sandwiches in green and red personalized My M&Ms to add a pop of color. Make sure to freeze thoroughly when finished and store in a cooler or freezer until you’re ready to show off your sweet surprise!
   
• Festive cookie shapes: Use various cookie cutters to turn a simple sugar cookie recipe into festive shapes like reindeer or Christmas trees. Once cooled, frost the cookies with red, green, or yellow frosting. For Christmas tree cookies, use personalized My M&Ms as the lights or ornaments on the tree. Decorate reindeer cookies using brown candies for the eyes, a red candy for a shiny red nose, and finish with mini chocolate covered pretzels for the ears! These character cookies will delight party guests, young and old!
   
• Chocolate dipped cookies: Bake your favorite cookie recipe according to instructions. Once cooled, dip one side of each cookie in melted chocolate. You can use all different types of chocolate such as dark, milk, or white chocolate. Try melted peanut butter for an even sweeter touch! Place coated cookies on wax paper while still wet and lightly press personalized M&M’s into the cookies with the photo/message side up. Let dry for several hours before serving them up at the cookie exchange!

Now that you have some ideas for personalized holiday cookies, create your own My M&M’s to get started. Want to send an invitation for your own cookie exchange? Personalize an online invitation today to get started!