I will bring mine already in ziploc bags, a dozen to a bag.

Last year most (but not all) people brought theirs already divided up into packages ready to go for each participant - paper plates, bags, tins, gladware, etc. Bring a few of your own bags or tupperware-esque containers for the few that don't arrive already packaged.

Cathy has been persuading me to come and I would love to. However, it may be a bit of an imposition on those who have already baked, packed etc.
Let me know.

jygach wrote:Cathy has been persuading me to come and I would love to. However, it may be a bit of an imposition on those who have already baked, packed etc.
Let me know.

LOL, yea right. I'm a procrastinator. Glad to see you're making it after all.

Hi,

I am baking on Saturday morning. irisarbor baked and froze her contributions before there was a question of Jygach attending, so I am sure she is fine.

I am going to the cookie baking program at DANKhaus tomorrow, I expect I will be drowning in cookies by the time the weekend concludes. This is, of course, a good thing.

Regards,

I'll be baking Saturday as well and far from an imposition, it would be a delight to have Jyoti join us.

OK I will assume Pucca and Cathy speak for the others. If the organized folks are short on cookies, don't worry about it.
See you on Sunday!

So I just looked at public transportation from my place to Delightful Pastries and it looks like it involves three buses on a Sunday, which might be a bit tedious with several dozen cookies. Is anyone by chance passing through West Rogers Park on the way to the cookie exchange who might be willing to give me a ride? PM me if so. Thank you.

Am I correct that ATTENDEES are 9 people -
cathy2
leek
josephine
irisarbor
hellodali
jygach
pucca
mmmdonuts
cookiemonster

And therefore we
bring 8 dozen cookies to pass to others
bring 1 dozen cookies to be eaten at the event
and keep however many dozen cookies we want at home

Thanks to all who responded to my question! I look forward to seeing all of you on Sunday, especially the in-and-out-and-in jygach.

Where is the location we are meeting at 2pm on Sunday? I thought it was in Jefferson Park? It would be great to know ahead of time, so we can plan transportation. Thanks.
Made one of my doughs tonight, as it is supposed to refrigerate for at least a day. Fun. I can't wait to see all the cookie goodness. And so glad to hear someone is making wedding cakes, those are my favorite. I tried a new recipe I found for honey cookies. The dough smells absolutely wonderful. I'm still trying to decide what will be my second type. Yummy. See you all in a couple days.
~Denise

I pmed you the address
If anyone else needs directions please let me know

Jyoti you are welcome, there are always extra cookies as some people elect not to take them home.
I look forward to seeing everyone at my house, I will endeavor to make us some mushroom turnovers so we can munch on something before a total sugar rush sets in.
If anyone needs directions please pm me.
Dobra

I'm taking the Metra to Delightful Pastries, but can't remember the Metra station that is right near the place. Anyone know?

Also, I'm making Chocolate Ginger Cookies. The recipe is interesting - no eggs. Hope it works out.

I just pm you with the info.
Friendly reminder for everyone to bring a copy of their recipe to share with others.
Look forward to seeing you Jyoti !

Oh Martha, Martha, Martha, your cookie recipe did not live up to your exacting standards.

i'm not going to the holiday party tonight. i sold my ticket this afternoon to someone really eager to go. I've got a persistent toothache which might need a root canal: something to look forward to..... i would have gone rather than waste the ticket. i wouldnt really be able to enjoy the food and drink, though i know i would have enjoyed the company. but to cheer myself up, and with dobra's permission, i'm most likely coming to the cookie exchange. i don't need to bring home any cookies, so i hope no one is too upset at my last minute decision. i will be bringing cookies to share, but i'll decide tomorrow. right now i'm enjoying my painkiller too much to think about it. justjoan

joan-
I am so sorry to hear about your tooth- that really stinks- tons of empathy from me- dentist is my least favorite thing in the world...

hellodali- did you get a ride?
did you get my pm?

I did thank you. I thought I had PM'D you but must have forgotten.

I've woken up with a cold I will come to trade cookies and then leave to spare you my germs.

leek wrote:I've woken up with a cold :( I will come to trade cookies and then leave to spare you my germs.

lee, i'd be happy to pick up your cookies and bring them to the party (i'm a last minute addition).i can also drop off your share of the other cookies on my way home. i PM'd you my phone number. joan

Hi - just a last minute update

Even though I won't be there, Joan has generously volunteered to bring mine. I promise that I have been washing my hands continuously and being careful not to breathe on them

participants - 10

cathy2
leek
josephine
irisarbor
hellodali
jygach
pucca
mmmdonuts
cookiemonster
justjoan

And therefore we
bring 9 dozen cookies to pass to others
bring 1 dozen cookies to be eaten at the event
and keep however many dozen cookies we want at home

I've edited my entry with a link to the recipe and an update on how they turned out.

please dont worry, anyone, about having extra cookies for me. i'm coming for the good company. i won't turn down a stray cookie to eat, but i'm not expecting to go home with any. i did make curry-cardomom cookies. i think i've got about 8/person, plus some to eat. see you all soon. joan

justjoan wrote:please dont worry, anyone, about having extra cookies for me. i'm coming for the good company. i won't turn down a stray cookie to eat, but i'm not expecting to go home with any. i did make curry-cardomom cookies. i think i've got about 8/person, plus some to eat. see you all soon. joan

Pictures please and the recipe. Cardomom is a new found love, along with celery root for 2010.

Cookie Monster - Thank you for your hospitality. The stuffed cabbage and vegan sourdough were delicious!

Here are the links to my cookie recipe that I had absentmindedly left at home.
Orange Sable + Chocolate-Espresso = Neapolitan Cookies

Below is a collage of today's cookies. I somehow missed Jyoti's cookie name & description. Sorry



Row 1: Sicilian Pistachio Bars, Chocolate Chunkers, Almond Lace Cookies
Row 2: Mexican Wedding Cookies, Jyoti's _______ Cookies, Venetians
Row 3: Caramel Heavenlies, Canadian Butter Tarts, Neapolitans
Row 4: Honey Cookies, White Velvet Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Chewy Brownie Cookies, Curry-Cardamom Cookies

Everything looks wonderful. I would have loved to attend, but too many family obilgations this year.

Another lovely cookie exchange. Thank you Dobra for hosting, and for the delicious cabbage rolls and bread.

So fun to spend the afternoon with you all.
Thank you Dobra for being such a gracious hostess as always-
such a pleasant surprise to see your beautiful daughters...

Sorry to have forgotten my recipe, here it is: (adapted from http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/coo ... eavenlies/)
Caramel Heavenlies
Ingredients
• 12 graham cracker rectangles (or as many as fir in your cookie sheet)
• 2 1/2 cups tiny marshmallows
• 3/4 cup butter, cut up
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup flaked coconut
Directions
1. Line a 1 inch deep cookie sheet with heavy duty foil and spray with non-stick spray. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in the pan. Lift edges of foil at the edges of crackers if not the same as the edge of pan. Sprinkle with marshmallows.
2. In a medium saucepan combine butter and brown sugar; cook over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla. Spoon over the graham crackers, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with almonds and coconut.
3. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 13 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. After about 5 min, use foil or parchment to lift uncut bars from pan, and place on a thick bed of newspaper. While warm, cut into 3-inch squares; cut each square in half diagonally.
5. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week, or freeze.
Makes about 48 (4 dozen) cookies.

Let me add my thanks to Dobra for hosting the cookie exchange again and to all my fellow cookie bakers for their delicious treats. Here is the link to the recipe for the Sicilian Pistachio Bars.

Sicilian Pistachio Bars

I want to thank all my guests. This was by far the most fun cookie exchange and the cookies were all extremely delicious everyone outdid themselves.
I want to say that I have not enjoyed cookies as much as this year.
My daughters are in cookie heaven.
Denise left her cookie carrier in my house.
Thank you all for coming and making it another wonderful event!