Or know someone who does?
Then this is THE post for you 😀
This is a super last minute gift idea, that I hope you find useful.
I needed to finish making teacher gifts, and Amber’s teacher is a HUGE cookie swapper. She has special parties several times a year where they swap cookies and recipe’s!
While pondering what on earth to make her (she stamps too!) I figured why not a Cookie Swap Recipe Holder?! She can bring it with her and have her recipe’s ready to go, and it’s a great holder to house the favorite one’s she receives.
Here it is! Laurie’s Cookie Swap Recipe Wrap up
My Timeless Templates ©to the rescue. I mean it when I say my own templates saved me time this season on time, creative effort, and $$ . I have had fun sharing all these homemade treats with so many people. I keep hearing that I should open a store! LOL! Um, not sure about that.
I used my FREE template-the Recipe Wrap-Up for this gift. I have to say I have really enjoyed being able to easily personalize my gifts with my HUGE collection of JustRite Stamper Letter sets. I have several and they also saved me this year too. I use my small alpha ALL the time. Not sure how I lived without that one. As you can see it made this wrap really special and personal.
I then stamped, colored and cut a cookie for the center design.
Since she loves pink, I thought of a way to combine her favorite color for the holder, and keep it cookie related-using Kraft, dark chocolate, sweet blush, berry sorbet, and white. Ribbon is also from Papertrey Ink.
The polka dot patterned paper is from Polka Dot Parade.
The main paper you see-with all the cookies, and snowflakes, I made myself! I’m beyond in LOVE with the way it came out. I would TOTALLY BUY IT if I saw it.
I have had this set from A Chemistry With Paper called Holiday Treats. I LOVE that set, and it was absolutely perfect for what I needed today. I also used some other small stamp elements from the Holiday Treats from Papertrey Ink.
Here is a close up view to the ties.
I decided that I would use eyelets to keep this sturdy for lots of wear and tear from tying closed, swap to swap.
All unwrapped
As you can see In modified this version from the original as I didn’t make 6 pockets for my recipe cards, instead I did 2 panels with a altered large paper clip to house any little notes or other things she may want to have handy!
Here is a closer view of the clip-
I used my same design element, as on the cover of my Wrap-Up! Stamping again my personalized info
Close up view on the pockets-left
Now do you see my pockets? I found a way to make this go even quicker! Little envelopes that usually hold 3 X 3 notecards! They are PERFECT for the Recipe Wrap Up, and the recipe cards. I just added a strip of designer paper, and some ribbon, then my cookie decoration embellishments, made to match 😀
Other view of pockets on right
Each pocket holds 10 cards for this one. So she has 40 swap cards, blank- for her to do with what she likes.
Now you may be wondering what the LONG Tube like thing is!
Well, I thought a great companion for her gift would be a magazine of all Gourmet Cookie Recipes, so I purchased the newest Martha Stewart Cookie magazine to give her some great recipes to try for her next swap. I honestly contemplated keeping it for me! LOL!
I didn’t want to give it in a plain ole bag, or plainly wrap it, so I made a tube from cardstock, and added cellophane to the ends. Rolled it up, and decorated. Just untie the ends, and slide out the magazine! Pretty cute huh?
I think it was a really nice co-ordinated gift 😀 Plus it was fun to make.
The dotted borders are actually Doodlebug Paper Frills-colored with my Copic’s to match 😀
PERFECTION!
Since we are talking cookies, and swapping-PLEASE share your favorite cookie recipe here if you have time!
I will share my favorite cookie-the easy way 😀
Do you likeRaspberry Linzer Cookies? They are beyond amazing! My favorite cookie-I think. I have a thing for Raspberry and Lemon stuff (like little tarts or lemon square/bars, tarts-anything! PIE!! OMG! I need to go have dinner)
Short on time? Here is my cheater way to get them done F-A-S-T!
Can you tell I loathe cooking? It totally cuts into my stamp time 😀
I just buy the pre-made Pillsbury sugar cookie dough.
Roll it out, and cut with my circle cookie cutter.
Now, make sure that exactly 1/2 of the circle cookies have a shape cut in the center.
(you can also do shapes like a heart, then do a little heart cut in the center)
FYI-You need 2 cookies for the sandwich-one has a hold in it.
Bake as directed.
Let cool.
Spread Seedless Raspberry Jam on the solid shape, and apply top cookie with cut out. Sprinkle on powdered sugar and you are DONE!!
Easy peasy, and so yummy. No one will guess how super simple that was.
On more DIVINE Raspberry treat! You can have this made in less than 15 minutes-tops! (Doesn’t count chilling time)
Its a Trifle. If you use what I tell you-really low fat and pretty low calories too-if you don’t over eat!
NOTE: I omitted the macaroons for a healthier, yet still scrumptious version
2 pkgs pound cake (Sara Lee frozen section)
1 tub of Fat Free Cool Whip (it does still taste fab)
1- 4 pk of Fat Free vanilla pudding cups (they are Handi-snacks. Then you don’t have to make the pudding-just pour it out of the containers!) (OK you MAY need 2 pks, I can’t remember :C)
1 jar of seedless raspberry jam
1 pkg of fat free/sugar free raspberry jello (make per instructions)
OK direction time
Cut pound cake into slices. Spread on raspberry jam, making pound cake/jam sandwiches.
Once sandwiches are made, cut into smaller sandwich cubes.
Layer sandwich cubes on bottom to trifle bowl.
Layer vanilla pudding, whipped cream.
Repeat steps until you are at top (DO NOT TOP WITH WHIP CREAM YET!)
Now take the prepared jello mixture, and pour it over the dessert. (TRUST ME ITS AMAZING)
Be sure to poke lots of holes so the jello does coagulate and form pockets of jello. You want the pound cake to soak up the juice (and no its NOT a soggy bread thing-that would NOT go over well with me!)
Let sit at least 4 hours in fridge.
Top with whipped cream before serving.
Scoop out & enjoy!
So that does it for me here.
I will be back tomorrow to post and wish you all a happy holiday!
Thank you for stopping by
38 Responses for "Do you cookie swap?"
This is an amazing gift! You are so thoughtful in your gift-giving, tailoring the gift to exactly match the recipient!
Oh darn it! I just did a cookie swap last week with the girls from the school. I could have made this for each of them! ACK! This is beyond perfection….a wonderful gift whom everyone would love to receive. Oh well next time right?~!LOL
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas Lauren! Happy Holiday Hugs!
I have a super easy amazing PB cookie recipe. Perfect to save precious stamp time:)
2 cups PB
2 eggs
2 cups of sugar
Mix all ingredients together it will be sticky. I chill for about an hour. roll into one inch balls. I roll in extra sugar. Place on cookie sheet bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes leave on cookie sheet for an extra 2 minutes.
Do not flatten.
What a yummy post. Darling gift, and I love the unexpected wrap for the magazine.
The Linzer cookie is a tradition in my DH’s family. They call them Jam Jams and use Strawberry filling. And if they are in any shape but bells, they aren’t Jam Jams.
Girl you need your own show FOR REAL.. You could give Martha a run for her money 🙂
I love your Recipe Holder sooo cute.. and those cookies it even sounds like I could do it!
HUGS!!!
I absolutely LOVE to read your blog! I have it bookmarked! You have some wonderful ideas and give me great inspiration to craft! I’ve decided that after the first of the year, I am going to purchase your lollipop template and make some!
This cookie swap idea is to die for! I love how you wrapped the magazine…very creative!
Thank you for sharing your creativity! Have a blessed Christmas!
Love this! I’m sure Laurie loved it, too! So handy for all of her swapped recipes!!
Miss you! Hope you all are having a great Christmas! I have stuff for you – I’ll try to drop it off or give you a buzz soon! Merry Christmas!
YAY! I did this for the ladies that came to my cookie swap a few weeks ago — they all sent me their recipes ahead of time, and I put them on cardstock to fill the 6 slots — there were 12 of us, so two per pocket! They all thought they’d died and gone to cookie swap heaven! It was wonderful and SO easy! I loved it, and so did they, and it’s all thanks to YOU, Lauren!
Merry Christmas, and thank you for the blessing that you are to all of us. 🙂
what a crazy awesome idea and gift! Beautifully done!
This is totally adorable Lauren!! One of my favorite cookie recipies, though I didn’t make any this year are chocolate covered cherry cookies…here’s the recipe:
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
48 undrained maraschino cherries (about 1 10 oz jar)
1 6 ounce pkg semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c sweetened condensed milk
*Combine flour and cocoa powder; set aside. In a mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer until softened. Add sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; beat until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
*Shape dough into 1 in balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press down center of each ball with thumb. Drain cherries, reserving juice. Place a cherry in the center of each cookie. For frosting, in a small sauce pan combine chocolate pieces and sweetened condensed milk; heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in 4 tsp reserved cherry juice.
*spoon about 1 tsp frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry. (If necessary, thin the frosting with additional cherry juice) Bake in a 350 degree oven about 10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to a wire rack; cool.
mmmmm….delish
I’m totally into lazy when it comes to cooking. Nestle tollhouse cookies, frozen dough, follow the directions on the package. 🙂 Told you I was lazy. I hate cooking. I’d rather be stamping.
Thank you for the early Christmas present! You are so sweet to think of others, using your free template so we can all dive right in! The first picture in this entry is the REAL gift of Christmas…what lovely children you have. Merry Christmas to you all!
What a wonderful Personalized gift, she is going to really Love this, and love your packaging idea for the magazine!!
Another very creative and clever gift items!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year….looking foward to another whole year of Lauren(istic) gift ideas. Hugs from Hong Kong
What a thoughtful, beautiful gift!
I love the personalized gift. It’s awesome…
You nailed my most favorite color combo!
Really wonderful.
Thanks for sharing!
I bet the cookie swap wrap was HUGE hit! I think it’s awesome and wish I had your creativity. Hope your holiday is/was fantastic and that 2009 is even better than ’08.
Many joyous wishes being sent your way!
Dawnie
Super cute gift and thanks for sharing the cookie recipe. Yum!
Wow, I want to be like you when (and if) I grow up. Your ideas are so inspiring and I really look forward to reading your blog. Have a great 2009.
I absolutely LOVED your *Recipe Wrap-Up!* I created my own for a friend who is doing the *29 Days of Giving Challenge.* So I modified it to meet those needs. Thank you for the template & inspiration! If you’d like to see my creation I posted it on my blog this morning.
http://inkybutton.typepad.com/inkin_it_up_with_inky_but/2008/12/happy-kitchen-sink-monday-3.html
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I roll in extra sugar. Place on cookie sheet bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes leave on cookie sheet for an extra 2 minutes.
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