Choose your guest count
Eight to twelve bakers works well. With more than that, the baking gets to be a lot of work for each guest.
Decide how many cookies each person bakes
A common approach is six cookies for each guest. With 10 bakers, each person brings about five dozen. To make it lighter, ask for four each.
Share the rules with the invitation
- Homemade cookies only, if that matters to you
- One type of cookie per person
- Claim your cookie on the list first
- Bring the cookies ready to share
- Bring a printed copy of your recipe, if you like
Stop people baking the same thing
Have everyone claim a cookie on a shared list before they shop. Once one is taken, others can pick something different.
Set up on the day
Clear a large table and arrange each batch on its own plate with a name card. List the main allergens beside each. Put out boxes or bags, then have people walk around the table and fill them.
Add a little extra
Coffee, hot cocoa and a few savory snacks give people a break from sugar. Some hosts also run a vote for the best cookie.
Ready to plan yours?
Start with a ready-made list, then share one link. Guests don't need an account.
Start a cookie exchange sheet