Host a Cookie Exchange and Save Yourself Some Work
I’m sad that this is the last day of the Mistletoe Make & Bake Blog Hop, but I’m excited that it is my turn to share a fun holiday project with you! But first, let’s talk about cookie exchanges since you have dozens of new cookie recipes to try!
Hosting a Cookie Exchange Party is the perfect way to get together with friends over the holidays with the added bonus of getting a variety of cookies to have for other holiday occasions without all the work!
I’ve been to cookie exchanges where guests brought copies of their recipes along with their cookies. If you plan your date far enough in advance you can have your guests send their recipes to you in advance so you can compile a book of cookie recipes for each guest as a party favor! Having prizes is another fun idea – you could give prizes for the best-looking cookies or the most creative packaging and give mini cookie cutters, jars of sprinkles or flavorings as the prizes.
Don’t forget the Christmas music!
There are hundreds of resources on the web to help you plan – everything from The Rules of the Cookie Exchange to Cookie Exchange Invitations. There are a gazillion recipe sites, too, but you won’t be needing those because you’ve got plenty of new cookie recipes from this blog hop to keep you busy for a while! There’s still time to plan a fun Cookie Exchange Party with your friends so get out your calendar and pick a date!
The cookie recipe I’m sharing with you today was shared with me a couple of years ago by my good friend, Ruthanne. These rank right up at near the top of my favorite cookies list … I think I made at least a half dozen batches that first Christmas!
To download and print the pdf version of the recipe card, click here.
I decided since we were baking all these cookies that we needed a cute decoration to dress up our cookie jars. My Cookie Jar Wrap is quick to make – add them to cute jars filled with homemade cookies for those last minute gifts on your list! It could also be adapted to use as a Candle Wrap, and by all means, make it with fabric instead of wool if you prefer!
Our other featured designer today is Vickie over at Spun Sugar Quilts. I can’t wait to see what she’s cooked up for you! And don’t forget to grab the recipes from everyone else, too!
I have enjoyed reading your comments so much – seems we’ve brought back lots of memories for you with our stories and cookie recipes, and I love the stories you’ve shared in your comments. As one of the featured blogs today, I get to have a little giveaway so you’ll want to be sure to leave a comment on this post. I’ll post the winner on Sunday. Oh, I should probably tell you what you’ll win…how about this cute little kit!
Oopsie Daisy Charm Kit featuring the Lollipop collection by Sandy Gervais for Moda.
Make sure you’ve left a comment on each blog each day so you’ll be entered to win the grand prizes…yes, I said prizes! Seems we have enough great stuff to put together TWO grand prizes…I wish I could win! Sherri over at This & That will announce the grand prize winners on her blog Sunday so be sure to check back…it might be YOU!
Melisa
P.S. Don’t forget to add my blog to your favorites….or better yet, subscribe to this blog. Then you’ll get email updates when I write a new post! I hope you’ll come back to visit often!
Tags: cookie exchange, Cranberrie White Chocolate Shortbread, giveaway, Mistletoe Make & Bake Blog Hop, recipe
November 20th, 2010 at 12:13 AM
That is an adorable idea! It really sends the message that you did more than just fill a jar. Thanks!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:30 AM
I love your ideas for the cookie exchange…I’ll have to print your post just so I have it on hand to plan one
Your jar wrap is adorable! Thank you so much for sharing it and the giveaway chance 
Love Sandy’s Oopsie Daisys. Thank you so much for this blog hop and, if I haven’t mentioned it before, I’m so glad that I’ve gotten to know your blog! I’ll be back for more after the hop is over!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:32 AM
Hi!
Love the jar cover…very cute and with cookies in the Jar would make a wonderful gift!! Thanks for throwing my name into your give away!!
Take care and thanks for a wonderful Mistletoe make/bake! Fun!
Paulette
November 20th, 2010 at 1:14 AM
Thank you so much for the project and the recipe. Both are wonderful!
November 20th, 2010 at 1:29 AM
Thanks for the great recipe and fun project. Can’t wait to make both!
November 20th, 2010 at 1:31 AM
I have enjoyed visiting your blog! Your giveaway is so nice, and I love reading about other families Xmas traditions! My 2 daughters used to get a “surprise ” nightgown or pyjamas left under the tree on Xmas eve ( an early visit from Santa, who would come back later with the other presents when they were asleep!!!
November 20th, 2010 at 2:29 AM
The cookie exchange seems a wonderful idea. Thank very much for these six days, I loved to blog hop around be a part of your Christmas.
November 20th, 2010 at 2:57 AM
What a lovely project! So cute! Thank you so much! I really enjoyed this week in visiting. No I am off and baking…lol!
Be blessed
Martina
November 20th, 2010 at 3:13 AM
I really love your cookie jar wrap, thankyou so much for sharing it with us along with your yummy recipe!!
November 20th, 2010 at 4:33 AM
Great idea! Thanks for the giveaway and for being a part of the blog hop!
November 20th, 2010 at 5:38 AM
Gorgeous project, gorgeous giveaway! Today I put my first Christmas music on
Thanks for sharing with us,
lv,
Joy
November 20th, 2010 at 5:46 AM
I host a cookie exchange every year. We play games and have prizes. This year I am using quite a few of the project ideas from this blog hop for prizes.Everyone has a great time and loves the fact that they don’t have as much baking to do to get such a variety of cookies. Thank you all for the great recipes and all of the wonderful projects. Have a wonderful Christmas.
November 20th, 2010 at 5:46 AM
This is way cute! Such a clever idea to dress up a plain jar to use as a gift full of all our cookies that we have been making! These shortbread cookies remind me of the cookies my grandmother made for me. I love the shortbreads, must be the English in me, cuz my German grandmother didn’t make them. Hmmmm…. I am going to have to research the history behind shortbread cookies. Any, way thank you so much for sharing these two with us. Thanks a bunch for sharing this recipe and the exchange tip, too! Most of all, thank you so very much for sharing all your recipes, tips and ideas and your wonderful project with us during the Mistletoe Make and Bake, this has been the most fun! I could kiss you all under the mistletoe for all the wonderful things you all have shared with us. Thanks again bunches, and Merry Christmas to you and yours! HUGS… and stitches
November 20th, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Your recipe sounds wonderful! Love your ideas about having a cookie exchange. Sounds like a lot of fun. Maybe everyone could share a quilt project too! Thank you for sharing and having a giveaway.
November 20th, 2010 at 6:23 AM
I love, love, love shortbread cookies. Thanks for the recipe and the cookie jar wrap is so cute!
Sorry to see the week end. Had a blast.
Thanks!
November 20th, 2010 at 6:52 AM
Those cookies look yummy, and what a cute project.
November 20th, 2010 at 6:54 AM
Thanks for the exchange ideas, the recipes and the project. I love the wrap idea and will be headed your way for some wool soon. The blog hop has been like a crazy quilt with patches from friends. Each one has been different and yet it all came together.
November 20th, 2010 at 7:10 AM
I was thinking of hosting a cookie exchange one of these years, maybe this will be the one. Thanks for sharing some great ideas!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:13 AM
I love making cookies and it is wonderful to get so many different recipes to try. The jar cover is a very nice way to make homemade cookies even more special. My mom, sisters, and our kids always plan a cookie/candy making day each year and I plan to try out some of these. Thanks for all the ideas!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Such a cute idea for a give-away cookie jar. It would be easier to keep the cookies contained, and upright, than a plate!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:30 AM
Oh we love shortbread! We will have to try these! I love the jar wrap! Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for a chance to win!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:39 AM
This recipe looks so good. If I make only one cookie this year, this is it!
Please include me in the draw!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:50 AM
This blog hop has been fun. Thanks for being a part. The cookie recipe have been great. Thanks.
November 20th, 2010 at 7:56 AM
Clever idea. I have a cookie jar that I painted years ago and no longer like. Covering it with a wrap is an excellent idea!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Cute idea for cookie jars and gift giving! this would work for those jar candles too, to hide the labels and dress them up
Thanks for sharing. I love your quilt store, even though I seldom get there because of a bit of a distance. Visiting your website is second best 
Anyone visiting the area, you need to put this one on your list of “must visit”. 
November 20th, 2010 at 8:01 AM
This week has been so fun, and has certainly started my Christmas spirit off with a bang! Love the cookie jar wrap pattern – thanks! And the shortbread recipe looks amazing.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for the opportunity!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:03 AM
It’s 8 AM and I want a cookie!! Thanks for the blog hop ideas. I really want to make something with wool this holiday, so the cookie jar wrap might be the one to try. Thanks!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Great simple ideas all week. Thanks for doing this. I love love the giveaway and want to do it for my daughters house. Gervais rocks!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Love the cookie jar wrap….made me think of making a candle wrap for a candle that smelled like gingerbread or spice. I love giving candles to co-workers for Christmas. It’s a gift you can even give a guy at the office to take home for the family to enjoy.
November 20th, 2010 at 8:40 AM
thanks so much for all of the ideas! what a fun, fun, fun blog hop this has been!!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:49 AM
can’t wait to try the cookies & of course I’d love to win something!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Thanks, Melissa, for such a good idea — and thanks for the links to info on cookie swaps. I’ve been thinking about having one and I think maybe your blog convinced me today!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Such a sweet idea and the cookie recipe looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:53 AM
All these delious Recipes, we’ll all be on Jenny Craig come Jan. 1. LOL Love tutorial!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:16 AM
Thanks for the cute pattern and recipe! I can’t wait to try both!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Thanks for sharing your recipe and pattern!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:19 AM
The cookie jar wrap is absolutely adorable…so many possibilities for making them with different seasonal fabrics/motifs. Thanks for sharing….and I hope I win your giveaway!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:19 AM
I love shortbread cookies especially when they’re dipped in melted chocolate! Thanks for sharing. I’ve got my fingers crossed for Sunday!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:20 AM
What a perfect ending to a perfectly fun week! I absolutely love both white chocolate and shortbread, so I can’t wait to try your recipe. And another project for my wool stash! Your giveaway is so cute also. Thanks so much for sharing!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:24 AM
I am totally making these cookies!! Thanks for such a fun week. It was lot o’ fun!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:27 AM
What qcould be better than a cookie jar wrap? If I make all these cookies I will need several. Thank you for the darling project and for all your great recipes. happy Holidays to you and your Family.
November 20th, 2010 at 9:34 AM
Thank you for this week’s fun!
We’ve enjoyed exchanging with our neighbors, making home-made ornaments to top off the plate is an added touch. The hugs and holiday greetings between neighbors is the best of all!
Happy Holidays!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:42 AM
thank you for your cookie wrap pattern — it really adds a festive touch to a special jar of homemade cookies!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Thanks for the pattern and the recipe. This week was so fun!!!!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:00 AM
What a very cute pattern. I’ve enjoy the blog hop, and all the cookie recipes too!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:00 AM
What a fun project to spice up a gift of homemade cookies! I’ll be making lots of these! I love the rustic, country feel of your design and those cookies! Oh my, cookies and cranberries – the perfect combination in my book! Thank you so much for being a part of this fun week!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Love love love your blog — you are doing a GREAT job. I am already planning a cookie exchange so the recipes and ideas are going to be so helpful. I hadn’t thought of prizes, but what a great idea. Cute pattern too — just might be making those also. Would love to win !! Good luck to me !!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:06 AM
What a cute wrap. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. I have enjoyed looking at all the make and bake posts.
November 20th, 2010 at 10:08 AM
The cookie wrap is adorable and the cookie recipe sounds great too!
Thank You for a fun week Sorry to see it end
Want to Wish YOu A Happy Holiday Tahnks Again
November 20th, 2010 at 10:17 AM
The jar wrap is cute and a good idea. Thank you for the pattern and the cookie exchange tips.
November 20th, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Thank you so much for the jar wrap pattern and cookie recipe! I have really enjoyed this blog hop, as it has brought back so many holiday and family memories. Thank you so much for being a part of it!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Thank you for the pattern. It is s cute.
November 20th, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Sad that this is the last day for the Mistletoe Make and Bake. I have had fun traveling around. Thanks for the cute pattern and cookie recipe and also for the chance to win that darling kit!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Your cookie recipe sounds wonderful. Thanks for all you’ve shared during the hop. It’s been a great way to get into the holiday mood!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:50 AM
What a great gift idea and we looove shortbread at our house. Thanks!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:52 AM
What a cute idea for a jar wrap. This will be a hit with some of my goodie gifts for the holidays.
And, I can’t wait to try the recipes….this Cranberry Chocolate Bread sounds YUMMY as it includes 2 of my favs…..cranberries & chocolate! lol!
Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!
November 20th, 2010 at 10:53 AM
I participate in a cookie exchange every year and it is a lot of fun! Prizes at our exchange are awarded for the best tasting, best decorated, and best display. I’ve won the first two and am going for best cookie display this year. Then I’m told I’m not allowed to win anymore…LOL.
Thanks for the cookie recipe!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:00 AM
This is when I wish I lived closer to your store. Got your e-mails of the BIG sales…If my parents were not coming on Monday and my powder room was not scattered into my living room I would be shopping at Sweet Home! Thanks for the recipe and the jar cover. I looked at your other recipes and they sound very yummy. Wjoever came out with the idea of the Mistletoe Make and Bake blog is a genious!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Thanks for the yummy recipe and the jar wrap – cookies are even better in a cute container!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:07 AM
I have subscribed to your blog. Your cookie platter picture is great. I would love to win your oopsy daisy charm kit. Thank you so much!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:08 AM
The cookie jar wrap pattern is a great project and idea.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Thanks for all of your yummy recipes Melisa – can’t wait to try them all out! The jar cover looks wonderful as well…but I think I’ll dive for cookies first! The blog hopping has been a great diversion from the task at hand, getting all that fabric I buy from you out of the dining room!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Love all of the recipes and your jar wrap is a perfect idea to make for them.
Debbie
November 20th, 2010 at 11:25 AM
I just have to say that it’s a good thing there’s no calorie count on these recipes. Your shortbread sounds yummy. Thanks for the project and the giveaway too!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Fun jar wrap and cookie recipe! There have been some amazing cookie recipes and projects on this blog hop! I enjoyed looking at your previous blog posts! All kinds of good things!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Thanks for the neat idea and pattern. This has really been a fun week and I have saved lots of recipes. Thanks to all of you.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Thanks for the great gift idea and cookie recipe. Always looking for new recipes.
November 20th, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Another terrific idea from the Mistletoe Make & Bake. I have been doing a lot of wool/felted projects lately, so I’ll certainly add your cookie jar wrap as well. The cookie recipe sounds delicious – and ever so healthy because of the cranberries -right? Thanks again!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:06 PM
This has been a lot of fun, such creative minds! I heard about this at the Jingle Bell Workshop (what fun we had). Thanks for all the great ideas and recipes. If I bake all of them I will be three feet wide.
November 20th, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Thank you for the great recipe and project. I would love to win this prize. Thank you for participating in this really fun Hop. Take care and God bless, Cory
November 20th, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Cookies sound great. I do not have a cranberry cookie recipe and my family likes cranberries. Thank you for the mistletoe tour, this was fun.
November 20th, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Thanks for all the work getting the hop ready, recipes and projects what a delightful week its been just before the season opens for real!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:22 PM
I love wool projects! Thanks so much for the wrap, the recipe, participating in the hop. Hope I win the charm kit!!!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Thanks so much for sharing and taking the time to participate in the hop this week. I’ve really enjoyed all the projects and recipes.
November 20th, 2010 at 12:26 PM
The cookie recipe sounds wonderful. Might have to give it a try for our Silver Thimble Cookie Swap:) Thanks so much for participating in this blog hop! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. It is helping get me in the holiday mood. Hoping to make it to your shop this next week. Have a fabulous weekend!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Thanks for the great recipes and project ideas and so enjoyed this blog hop this week, hopefully you all will do them again. Happy Holidays
November 20th, 2010 at 12:35 PM
What an adorable idea!! And the cookie recipe sounds so good – can’t wait to try them! Your tips for a cookie exchange are great ideas — I used to participate in one before I moved, and seeing the different ways the cookies were wrapped was 1/2 the fun! Thanks!!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:46 PM
What wonderful ideas for a cookie exchange you have provided. Make me feel like hosting one this year. I really like the cookie jar wrap…what a way to dress up a plain jar!! The cookie recipe you provided is sure to be made at my house!! Thanks for the blog hop I’m sorry to see it end!!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:53 PM
This has been so much fun-thanks for all your hard work!
November 20th, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Cranberry, White Chocolate, Shortbread? Sounds like heaven to me! Love it! The cookie jar wrap is wonderful too! Thanks for sharing your talents!
November 20th, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Your recipe sounds MOST delicious & your project really cute….thanks for all your recipes & project for the hop!
November 20th, 2010 at 1:20 PM
What a cute jar wrap. Thanks for the blog hop. It has been so much fun.
November 20th, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Melisa, thanks for a great fun week. The recipes are wonderful and so are the cute projects. Also, thanks for including all of us in this great week. Barbara
November 20th, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Thank you for the pattern and recipes. I can’t wait to make them all. I enjoyed your blog. Thank you again. Deb A
November 20th, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Aww, that Cookie Jar Wrap is too cute!!
And thanks for the awesome recipes.
You have a new follower!
November 20th, 2010 at 1:57 PM
Thank you for the delightful cookies! I have enjoyed the week. I participated in an exchange for several years at the school where I worked. I have some wonderful recipes. We packaged our cookies in 1/2 dozen packages for each participant and brought a extra dozen for the snack table. Hot Wassil was a favorite drink for the after school exchange time. It was wonderful to relax a hour with friends and have so much variety in cookies to start of the season.
November 20th, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Thanks for the great cookie exchange ideas and the recipe! Thanks for the lovly give too.
November 20th, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Thanks for the cookie recipe and the great givaway. I hope to win.
November 20th, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Thanks for te delicious recipe and the cute project
November 20th, 2010 at 2:31 PM
You know something Melisa?..I am sew much sweeter this week…imagine that…lol
thanks for the very sweet tour… the best part is gathering all these sweet recipes..
November 20th, 2010 at 2:44 PM
I really enjoy the stories and projects that tie into the theme and recipes! I participated in a cookie exchange once – now when cook it is for family. Thanks.
November 20th, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Cute! Cute! and Cute!….I’ve really enjoyed hopping around checking out all the recipes and patterns.
Billie
November 20th, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Love your recipe and jar wrap. It has been a great week with some very talented people. Thanks for taking part in the blog hop. Would love to be a winner.
November 20th, 2010 at 3:12 PM
I love any kind of shortbread. This one sounds extra delicious. Thanks for the cute pattern and the chance to win a great giveaway.
November 20th, 2010 at 3:19 PM
I’ve missed out on the earlier posts, but am glad I read this last day’s posts. Shortbreads are one of my favorites for having with coffee but I just don’t make them often enough.
November 20th, 2010 at 3:30 PM
OHHH! I love the lollipop collection! Hope I win.
Nana Jo
November 20th, 2010 at 3:44 PM
Thank you so much for sharing all the recipes, family traditions, tips and ideas. I absolutely love your Cookie Jar Wrap. It’s just perfect! I have just started playing with Wool Applique, I am having a great time with it. So, I was happy to see another project being offered here. This has been such a great week, I am sad to see it come to an end. I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
November 20th, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Wonderful cookie jar wrap ~ and a really fun week full of projects!
Thanks for sharing daily with us. (I hope I win your cute kit!)
November 20th, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Thanks for the ideas and recipe, I have certainly enjoyed the last week now I need to get on and fill the tins
November 20th, 2010 at 4:31 PM
This has been a super fun blog hop. I am sad to see it end. Lots of great new recipes and projects to get working on though so that’s going to be fun.
November 20th, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Thanks for the cookie recipe and the jar wrap. The blog hop has been fun. Thank you for participating.
November 20th, 2010 at 4:57 PM
What a great recipe! Sounds yummy! Thanks for the jar warap and great ideas for cookie exchanges!
November 20th, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Great looking shortbread. I love the cookie jar wrap, might have to make a few of those.
November 20th, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Have enjoyed the hop and have collected some wonderful cookie recipes that I can’t wait to make this Christmas. Thank you for the cookie wrap pattern!
November 20th, 2010 at 5:05 PM
What a fantastic idea! Unfortunately, most the people I know are watching the weight so probably wouldn’t appreciate a gift of cookies :>(. Their loss! It’s been a fun trip this week, wish it didn’t have to end. Thanks for the recipe and project.
November 20th, 2010 at 5:12 PM
each blog on each day? or each blog on THEIR day…I dont think I can go back and do all those I didnt comment on…but gread coockie exchange ideas, I need to do that one of these days!!
November 20th, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Melisa thanks for the cookie wrap pattern, so cute and for all the recipes. This has been so much fun!
November 20th, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Love the jar cover! Thanks for the chance to win!
November 20th, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Would you believe I wanted to print just a little of your propject so I would know what it was, well, don’t hit ALL if what you really want is SELECTION LOL 36 pages later LOLOL I’ve even told the printer to cancel the print job and it’s just working away! Disobedient child that won’t listen!!
And that’s the laugh for the day!
November 20th, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Thank you for the cookie jar wrap recipe. The Shortbread cookies sound wonderful and I like that they freeze well
November 20th, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Thanks for sharing!
November 20th, 2010 at 6:15 PM
This has been a really FUN week! Thanks for sharing all your delicious recipes with us. Your cookie today sounds delish…..and the cookie jar wrap is adorable! I HOPE I WIN……so cute!
November 20th, 2010 at 6:18 PM
I just love the cookie jar wrap. I like working with wool and the gingerbread men are so cute. One of my favorite cookies at Christmas is gingerbread cookies. Thanks for sharing, Karen M
November 20th, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Thanks for the awesome blog hop! It was fun!
November 20th, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Thanks so much for the awesome project and recipe!
November 20th, 2010 at 6:29 PM
The cookie jar wrap with gingerbread men so cute. This has been alot of fun visiting everyday. Thanks for the cookie recipes. Now hope to win more fabric and fun things.
November 20th, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Thank you for hosting this bog hop, I’ve had a lot of fun. Thank you for the exchange tips,recipe and pattern.
November 20th, 2010 at 7:11 PM
I love your Cranberry White Chocolate Shortbread recipe – just the name sounds festive. The jar wrap is wonderful, too – how do you find the time! I have so enjoyed this blog hop. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas and traditions. It is greatly appreciated. I live about an hour or more from your store and will have to find a way to get out there and see you some time. For now, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas.
November 20th, 2010 at 7:14 PM
I have loved all the recipes and projects. Thanks for all the ideas.
November 20th, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Oh my, your shortbread recipe is going to the quilt guild party,thank you. Thanks also for your easy quick project…a great use for stash!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Thanks you all for the wonderful projects and yuumy cookie recipes…
November 20th, 2010 at 7:31 PM
Melisa, Thank you for the great project and the wonderful Shortbread recipe, will be sure to give them a try. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your contributions for the Make and Bake blog hop and taking the time from your busy schedule to do all of this for us, at such a busy time of the year, it has been great. Happy Holidays!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:40 PM
thank you for the whole week I loved it.
November 20th, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Wool:) Love it… what a great way to share a talent then give away some cookies as well. This hop was really fun. Thanks. Karin E:)
November 20th, 2010 at 7:48 PM
Love the jar cover….Yummy recipe!! I’m definitely going to try these!
November 20th, 2010 at 7:59 PM
The cookie recipe sounds very good. Love cranberries!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:28 PM
The cookies sound great and I love giving cookies as a gift. A great idea! Thanks.
November 20th, 2010 at 8:50 PM
Thanks for the recipe and great project! I’ve really enjoyed this blog hop. All of you are such talented designers!!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:56 PM
I always have to have a shortbread of some kind on my cookie plate. This might be the one this year!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Thanks so much for all of the fun this week! I really like your blog and will definitely be back to visit!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Cookie jar cover is really cute…
November 20th, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Cookie Jar wrap is very very very cute. Thanks for all of the great ideas and recipes.
November 20th, 2010 at 9:18 PM
The Cookie Jar Wrap is such a cute idea. And all the cookie recipes sound so great. This has been alot of fun.
November 20th, 2010 at 9:29 PM
Homemade cookies are always a wonderful gift! Thank you for sharing!
SheilaC
November 20th, 2010 at 9:32 PM
The cookie exchange ideas were great. Thank you so much for participating in putting out all this fun for us.
November 20th, 2010 at 9:39 PM
Cranberry and white chocolate? Sounds incredible!
November 20th, 2010 at 9:45 PM
Thanks for the giveaway. This has been a great hop.
November 20th, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Many thanks for your recipe and the instructions on making the cookie wrap. It’s a simple enough project to whip up to make the cookies just that much more special.
November 20th, 2010 at 10:13 PM
This was a lot of fun, I got some great cookie recipes and great ideas for Christmas.
November 20th, 2010 at 10:23 PM
The cookie jar wrap is so cute. Thanks for the giveaway.
November 20th, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Thanks for the project and the yummy cookies .
November 20th, 2010 at 10:48 PM
I love dried cranberries so this recipe is a “must”! The cookie jar wrap is a cute idea. Thank you for all the fun ideas and recipes this week.
November 20th, 2010 at 10:50 PM
The blog hop has been so much fun! So many great recipes and ideas!! I love cranberries in almost anything, and combining with white chocolate sounds great!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:05 PM
Thanks for all the great recipes. The Mistletoe Make and Bake has been fun!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:08 PM
I have been to a cookie exchange before and it was soooo much fun! Let me know if you’re having one, I would love to attend. Hope to see you soon, Breezy P.S. Give Mike a big hug from me
November 20th, 2010 at 11:25 PM
I like your wrap! A great way to spruce up some simple jars. Adding that homemade touch is so much fun
Thanks for sharing your holiday ideas and recipes with us, Melisa.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Thank you for the jar wrap pattern. It would make a darling candle wrap, as you said. I love the recipes also and plan to make a blog-hop cookie recipe book. This has been SO much fun!
November 20th, 2010 at 11:58 PM
I love Shortbread cookies. Have gotten lots of great recipes from the blog-hop. And the project ideas all are great and siple projects. Now I am ready to get some sewing and baking started. Baking cookies is one of my favorite things to do this time of year. thank you. Judy S.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:58 PM
Melisa, the jar cover is ever so cute.
November 21st, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Thanks for the yummy recipes and great patterns.
November 21st, 2010 at 12:36 AM
Like the jar wrap. Thanks for your part in putting together this blog hop. It was fun!
November 21st, 2010 at 12:55 AM
WOW 3 of my favorites white chocolate, cranberries and shortbread cookies. Can’t wait to try them.
Also love the jar wrap.
Thanks alot.
November 21st, 2010 at 1:24 AM
Shortbread is my favorite but I have never made it. I think I will try your recipe! Thanks for that and the cute project!
November 21st, 2010 at 2:28 AM
Thanks for all the recipes. This was a great hop!
November 21st, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Thanks for all the recipes and patterns. The jar covers are so cute.
November 21st, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Thanks for the cute project and yummy cookie recipe!
Karen in Breezy Point
November 21st, 2010 at 3:44 PM
Absolutely fabulous project. Love the cookie jar wrap. I’m sure I’ll be making a few of these for gifts and filling the jars with yummy cookies. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. Great bake and blog hop!!! Great fun!!!
November 21st, 2010 at 4:42 PM
SWEET PROJECTS+RECIPES!
LOVE YOU COOKIE JAR WRAP-THINK I’LL MAKE SOME!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
November 21st, 2010 at 7:12 PM
I love all these recipes!!
November 21st, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Another yummy recipe!! YUMMO!! Thanks for this hop! It’s really gotten me ready for the Christmas season! Polly
November 21st, 2010 at 11:00 PM
What a great project! Very cute idea for a gift idea. Thanks for the pattern!
November 22nd, 2010 at 3:59 PM
These look great. I will be sure to add them to my Christmas goodies.
November 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Beautiful cookies! Thanks for participating in the blog hop!