{"id":3699,"date":"2023-10-25T15:27:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T20:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2023-11-15T14:48:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T20:48:22","slug":"three-fun-and-festive-cookie-parties-youll-love-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/three-fun-and-festive-cookie-parties-youll-love-for-the-holidays","title":{"rendered":"Fun and Festive Cookie Party Ideas for the Holidays + Planning Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Holiday-Cookie-Party-2023-850x623.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Holiday-Cookie-Party-2023-850x623.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Holiday-Cookie-Party-2023-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Holiday-Cookie-Party-2023-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Holiday-Cookie-Party-2023.jpg 875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best things about the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holidays<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: parties, festive decor, friends, family, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookies. Mix all those things together and you\u2019ll have yourself a Santa-worthy soir\u00e9e. We don\u2019t blame you if you want to surround yourself with cookies all season \u2014 we\u2019re right there with you. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here to share some of our favorite ideas for hosting the ultimate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re planning an adults-only <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday hang <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with your pals or a kid-friendly get-together with the little ones, we have plenty of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ideas to ensure your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sweet!<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Plan an Incredible <\/b><b>Cookie Party<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love the idea of hosting a party centered around our favorite baked goods. Sounds like you do too! Here\u2019s how to take your idea and make it a reality with our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> planning guide. Follow these steps to plan and host a memorable cookie-themed bash.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Choose the Type of Party You Want<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie parties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the same. In fact, there are several different types of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie parties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you could consider hosting. These are our favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cookie Swap<\/b><b> Party<\/b><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_15951\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15951\" class=\"wp-image-15951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Holiday-Cookie-Swap-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cookie party: Holiday Cookie Swap Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Holiday-Cookie-Swap-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Holiday-Cookie-Swap-Invitation-1-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Paper Raven Co.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/holiday-cookie-swap\/pink\/holiday-party\">Holiday Cookie Swap Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up first is the ever-popular<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/cookie-exchange\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>cookie exchange party<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Invite your friends to bring a selection of their favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">store-bought or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freshly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baked cookies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and swap them with others. That way, everyone gets to sample a variety of tasty treats and take a handful home with them too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love the idea of setting up a station with craft gift boxes, festive labels, and cute ribbons or twine. You can position all the cookies nearby at another station with platters and various plates that allow for easy tasting. Ask your guests to set up their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">own cookies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a label indicating who baked which recipe (or which specialty shop or local baker they came from).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s time to trade, you can set out the remaining cookies and invite guests to walk around and fill their boxes with their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite cookies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It never hurts to pop open a bottle of bubbly \u2014 cookies are a celebration after all!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cookie Decorating Party<\/b><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_15947\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15947\" class=\"wp-image-15947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Classic-Christmas-Cookies-Invitation-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cookie party: Classic Christmas Cookies Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Classic-Christmas-Cookies-Invitation-3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Classic-Christmas-Cookies-Invitation-3-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/classic-christmas-cookies\/creme\/holiday-party\">Classic Christmas Cookies Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie decorating party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a fun way to express your creativity and get into the holiday spirit. Bake and decorate fresh <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar cookies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or invite guests for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gingerbread house<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decorating contest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie decorating party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to have all the cookies ready in advance \u2014 meaning baked and fully cooled by the time your guests arrive. This is especially important if you\u2019re having kiddos join the festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the actual decorating, the possibilities are endless. Sure, you can spend hours (maybe days) on Pinterest looking for inspiration, but you can also check out these<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/thecafesucrefarine.com\/easy-decorated-christmas-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>snowy trees<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or these<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/a41092637\/ugly-sweater-cookies-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>ugly sweater cookies<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To ensure there are enough materials to go around, ask guests to contribute frosting, piping tools, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 think of it as a cookie decoration supply potluck!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cookie Baking<\/b><b> Party<\/b><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_15943\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15943\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baked-Illustrations-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Cookie party: Baked Illustrations Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Baked-Illustrations-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Baked-Illustrations-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/baked-illustrations\/pink\/kids-birthday\">Baked Illustrations Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite everyone to get involved with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday baking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie baking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party. This is a fun way to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bake cookies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together with a holiday <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playlist in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the background for extra festive magic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make things easy, use a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/christmas-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>simple <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Christmas cookie recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/tasty.co\/recipe\/the-best-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>chocolate chip cookie recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prep the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie dough<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ahead of time so it\u2019s ready to go in the oven. You could also use a tried-and-tested family recipe that\u2019s quick to prepare and bake, so everyone can participate in the whole process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have enough time, combine the baking with cookie decorating for an all-day holiday celebration. If not, let your guests sample the freshly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baked cookies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take some home with them as a thank you gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cookies and Cocktails Party<\/b><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_15946\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15946\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Cookies-Galore-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Cookies Galore Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Christmas-Cookies-Galore-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Christmas-Cookies-Galore-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design: Elizabeth Silver<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/christmas-cookies-galore\/white\/holiday-party\">Christmas Cookies Galore Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but definitely not least, consider hosting a cookie and cocktails (or mocktails) party. Pair platters of freshly baked goods with a selection of themed drinks for a fun way to truly get into the holiday spirits!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Party guests love variety, so mixing and matching different types of cookies on multiple holiday platters is always a good approach. We also love the idea of creating an intricately arranged design, like this incredible<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetsugarbelle.com\/2012\/12\/easy-poinsettia-platter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>poinsettia platter<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For drinks, check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liquor.com\/slideshows\/holiday-cocktails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>holiday cocktails<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ideas and easy-to-recreate recipes. (You can also try alcohol-free versions.).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Select the Date, Time, and Venue<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/friends-decorating-cookies.jpeg\" alt=\"Friends decorating cookies\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/friends-decorating-cookies.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/friends-decorating-cookies-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/friends-decorating-cookies-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every party needs a date, time, and venue \u2014 so it\u2019s time to get planning! Think about what works best for your type of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday cookie party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can finalize the details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you\u2019re hosting a cookie swap with the family and kids, a weekend afternoon might work. Meanwhile, a cookies and cocktails soiree with coworkers might be best for a Friday evening. Whatever the case might be, try planning it for early December. That way, guests can plan accordingly before the busiest time of the year begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the venue, you can\u2019t go wrong hosting at home for family and friends. You have all your familiar surroundings and baking supplies close by, and there\u2019s space for guests to relax in your living or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dining room<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while you wait for things to bake or cool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Invite Your Party Guests<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15948\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15948\" class=\"wp-image-15948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Cookies-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Festive Cookies Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Festive-Cookies-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Festive-Cookies-Invitation-1-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Lisa Travis<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your essential party details confirmed, you can begin sending out invites to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To make it easier on yourself (and to avoid wasted paper and postage costs), opt for customized<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\">online invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Greenvelope, we offer a beautiful collection of<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cookie-party\">cookie party invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 including this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/festive-cookies\/pink\/holiday-party\">Festive Cookies invite<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Each design can be customized, so you can play around with the layout, fonts, colors, and wording.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with important details like the type of party you\u2019re hosting, you may want to mention any allergies or dietary restrictions to consider and whether you\u2019d like guests to send <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie recipes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in advance so you can check for duplicates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Choose the Party Menu<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15944 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/charcuterie-board.jpeg\" alt=\"People getting food from a charcuterie board\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/charcuterie-board.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/charcuterie-board-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/charcuterie-board-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies might be the main attraction, but at most parties you\u2019ll also want a menu of other items to complement the cookies. Serve simple appetizers or charcuterie boards to offer some savory options. For other sweet treats, consider <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cupcakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, brownies, or even an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ice cream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bar. Think about drinks too \u2014 for a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/holiday-party-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>holiday party<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can\u2019t go wrong with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peppermint<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot chocolate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Gather Ingredients<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15950 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/girl-wearing-a-Santa-hat.jpeg\" alt=\"Girl wearing a Santa hat\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/girl-wearing-a-Santa-hat.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/girl-wearing-a-Santa-hat-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/girl-wearing-a-Santa-hat-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the type of cookie party you\u2019re hosting, you\u2019ll want to ensure you have all the necessary ingredients for the big day. Create a shopping list for items like flour, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baking soda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brown sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vanilla extract<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate chips<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If it\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie decorating party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, add <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marshmallows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">icing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your list. For a cookies and cocktail party, don\u2019t forget the mixers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have all the other supplies you\u2019ll need too. This includes party favor boxes, table decorations, tablecloths (especially if kids will be decorating), holiday banners, and tableware.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Buy or DIY Party Favors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-decorating-cookies.jpeg\" alt=\"Cookie party: people decorating cookies\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/people-decorating-cookies.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/people-decorating-cookies-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/people-decorating-cookies-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any other party, it\u2019s sweet to send guests home with a mini thank you gift or memento of the time you\u2019ve spent together. With a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are plenty of themed favor ideas. Give your guests the gift of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie tin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (that they can fill at the party), a booklet of your favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recipe cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie cutters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wrapped in cellophane and ribbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Celebrate!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With enough preparation, you\u2019ll have more time to enjoy with your guests when the day of the celebration rolls around. Prepare as much as you can in advance so that you can sit down and get baking or decorating right alongside your guests. C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lean up<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can always wait until the next day!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Use These Ideas to Become the Best <\/b><b>Cookie Party<\/b><b> Host<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A holiday <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the sweetest ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Use these ideas and tips to help you organize and host the kind of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your guests will always want to join.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s time to invite your loved ones along to the big party, use our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cookie-party\"><strong>cookie party<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> invites<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019re easy to create and personalize, and your guests can excitedly RSVP yes in just a few clicks.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best things about the holidays: parties, festive decor, friends, family, and cookies. Mix all those things together and you\u2019ll have yourself a Santa-worthy soir\u00e9e. We don\u2019t blame you if you want to surround yourself with cookies all season \u2014 we\u2019re right there with you. 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