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Basic Christmas Cookie Dough + How To Host A Cookie Party

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It’s December, and we all need to save a little money and time. It’s a busy season – but I love it. I love the lights, the cold weather, and the parties. I always have people in my home. I love to host and bake, so December is a really fun month for me. I have some parties to go to, but I am also hosting a cookie party.

I did this last year with my neighbors, and we had about 20 people come. Each person brought 6 dozen cookies – so you can just imagine how much fun that was.

Cookie parties are my favorite because I get to try out what other people make for the holidays and they share their recipes. It’s also a pretty easy party to plan because you don’t have to supply all the food. But I do need to get the house prepared for a lot of guests.

 

Are you looking for more recipes? Check out this list!

 

Here are some other tips I use to make sure my cookie parties are a success!

Invite your guests:

Set up a Facebook group instead of sending invitations. No one really needs one more piece of paper this month – so keep it digital and invite your friends online. After the party is over, they can all share their recipes in the Facebook group for everyone to enjoy!

Make your Menu:

Since your guests will be bringing most of the food make sure you have some coffee, tea, and milk. I also like to throw together a simple punch like cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda.

 

Decorations:

This is easy – you shouldn’t have to spend any extra money or time decorating because you should already have your house decorated for Christmas.

Use paper products!

 

Check out my Basic Cookie Recipe that makes 10 dozen cookies. You can add anything to it and make a customized delicious cookie!

 

Paper towel trick – if you dont have a wire cooling rack you can place a paper towel on the counter and place the cookies on the paper towels to cool. 

Just put a few sheets on the counter and when it’s time to remove my cookies from the cookie sheet I place them on the paper towel. It pulls out any extra moisture from the cookies and helps them to be crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

When it’s time to move the cookies to a plate – you just throw away the paper towel. Fewer dishes to wash – more time with my family!

 

Here is another time and money-saving tip – make one giant batch of cookie dough and change up the flavors with different mix-ins! I love this Basic Christmas Cookie Dough Recipe. It makes about 10 dozen cookies, but you don’t have to bake it all at once. You can freeze some of it and use it at a later time.  

 

I have listed a few ideas about what you can add into the cookies – but I am sure there are so many more things you can add to make the perfect holiday cookies!

 

 

Check out my Basic Cookie Recipe that makes 10 dozen cookies. You can add anything to it and make a customized delicious cookie!

 

Basic Christmas Cookie Dough

Printable Recipe (Makes about 10 dozen cookies)

  • 1 ½  cups butter softened
  • ⅔  cups shortening
  • ½  cup light brown sugar
  • 2 ½  cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 ¾  cups flour
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions:

  1. In a large stand mixer, combine the butter and shortening.
  2. Add the sugars until light in color – it will take about  2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the eggs, one at a time and the vanilla.
  4. To avoid using a separate bowl for the dry ingredients, you can add half the flour and then the salt and baking soda. Add the remaining flour and mix until it is mixed well.
  5. Add anything to the batter to make your preferred cookies. You can scoop tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough on to a cookie sheet.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes.
  7. Let them rest for about 2 minutes on the cookie sheet and then transfer to a paper towel to finish cooling. 

I love this cookie dough because you can add anything to it to change the flavor without a lot of work. The cooking time stays about the same but always check it around 9 minutes – it’s better to undercook vs. over bake the cookies. Mix-In Ideas (measurements will be based on the amount of dough you use)

Check out my Basic Cookie Recipe that makes 10 dozen cookies. You can add anything to it and make a customized delicious cookie!

Christmas Cookie Mix in Options

  • White Chocolate Chips and Macadamia Nuts
  • Holiday Chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles
  • Roll in Sugar
  • Add red food coloring to part of the dough and make any canes
  • White Chocolate Chips and Cranberries
  • Toffee Chips
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate after they are baked

What’s your favorite cookie to bring to a cookie party?

 

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