Cookies, Glorious Cookies
Holy cookies! Today was a million times better than Cookie Friday! I must say, Shannon’s Cookie Swap was quite the success! 
I definitely left her apartment with a belly FULL of delicious cookie goodness!
In addition to the plethora of cookies, Shannon provided her guests with some savory snacks to munch on. I tried at least a bite of everything.
Shannon served smoked salmon mousse + crackers + cucumbers.
Chips + salsa + guacamole.
Mini quiches made with pear and gorgonzola. Mmm!
Coconut-chia almonds. Heavenly!
And bacon-flavored potato chips.
The bloggers mingled before the main event.
The cookie selection was out of control! There were so many delicious options. Not surprisingly, I ate one too many cookies, but isn’t that the point of a cookie swap? 
I had wanted to try one of each cookie, but after eating 5 or 6, my stomach was just too full. I took at least one of each cookie home with me, so I’m sure I’ll get to taste them all within a day or two!
Check out this wonderful spread of goodies at the Cookie Swap!
My Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Bars
Bridget’s Chocolate Almond Orange Macaroons
Shannon’s Maple Bacon Toffee Oatmeal Cookies
Bacon?!? Yep, bacon. The flavor was very subtle and it nicely complimented the maple and toffee.
Adrienne’s Lime Meltaways
Elina’s Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
My coworker Melissa highly recommended these cookies to me around the holidays, so I was psyched to see that Elina made them for the Cookie Swap. They basically tasted like rich espresso brownies. Delish!
Kelly’s Cookie Dough Truffles
I’m dying to try one of these! I’ll probably enjoy one tonight after dinner.
Nicole’s Lemon Almond Cranberry Crescents
Kerstin’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
These bars were no joke. In addition to lots of peanut butter and chocolate, the inside included pretzel pieces and chunks of Whoppers!
Rebecca’s Break-Up Bars
These were easily a favorite! Holy yum!
Mary Kate’s Black & White Cookies
Black & White cookies are one of my favorites. Mary Kate’s were SO GOOD!
I <3 cookies! The Cookie Monster was in heaven! 
Of course, us bloggers needed to snap some photos!
And then the swapping began!
Check out the loot that I took home with me!
Even Murphy got some goodies!
Shannon baked him some doggie treats. Thanks, Shannon!
Thanks, Shannon, for a wonderful afternoon! I really enjoyed my first Cookie Swap!
I’m not sure that I want to eat dinner after all of those cookies, but maybe some “real food” will help get me out of my sugar coma. 
(Wow, there were a lot of exclamation points in this post. I guess I really do get excited about cookies! )
Tags: cookie swap
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) — January 10, 2010 @ 7:36 pm
Oh, that looks like such a blast! I love all the creative cookies that everyone contributed.
I’ll bet Murphy was pretty excited you went to the cookie swap too…
Tasha — January 10, 2010 @ 7:37 pm
I love black and white cookies!
It looks like you had a ton of fun. Don’t forget to share!
Chelsea — January 10, 2010 @ 7:39 pm
Hi Tina! OMG those cookies look amazing, you are lucky!
I’m actually wondering if you know what brand those bacon-flavored potato chips are/where I could find them? Thanks
alison — January 10, 2010 @ 7:51 pm
anything salty and sweet is my favorite combo. chocolate and pretzels? yes please. looks like you had a fun afternoon!
amanda — January 10, 2010 @ 7:51 pm
WOW!!!! I am drooling all over my keyboard!! I would be stuffed to the gills with all those deliciouos looking cookies. I love the slight bacon theme that was there.
Amanda@thegrainsofparadise — January 10, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Awe! How fun!! What a great idea! Everything looked delish. I’d have to try every kind for sure
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place — January 10, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Cookie Dough Truffles are HIGHLY addictive!!! one bite and you’re hooked
How did you start/find out about the cookie swap for Boston? I’d be interested in having one for any Chicago bloggers.
Chloe (Naturally Frugal) — January 10, 2010 @ 7:54 pm
Wow! I love all the different flavors and types of cookies – I need to start a cookie swap, maybe at work? Looks like so much fun!
Morgan @ Life After Bagels — January 10, 2010 @ 7:55 pm
That is an awesome idea it’s like a potluck
only more delicious
Maggie — January 10, 2010 @ 7:55 pm
They all look amazing! I want all the recipes!
Food Makes Fun Fuel — January 10, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
Omg I’m drooling right now! That all looks incredible
Morgan — January 10, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
Everything looks amazing! I bookmarked a ton of the recipes. Now I know what I’m having for dessert
Sam (Merit to the Carrot) — January 10, 2010 @ 7:59 pm
I’m experiencing a magical sugar high right now.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — January 10, 2010 @ 8:00 pm
The cookies look amazing!!
Christa — January 10, 2010 @ 8:01 pm
Those cookies look delicious! I need to try those chocolate peanut butter ones with the whopper chunks too! Yum!!
Allison — January 10, 2010 @ 8:01 pm
Okay, I’m sure everyone is saying this, but YUM! I am feeling a strange urge to bake some cookies… I wonder why…
Julie @ Pickley Pear — January 10, 2010 @ 8:02 pm
How fun! It’s like a Cookie Exchange AFTER Christmas! Definitely going to print out some of those recipes! Hopefully everyone has them posted on their pages…hint
Carolyn — January 10, 2010 @ 8:06 pm
Holy, drool!
caitlin — January 10, 2010 @ 8:07 pm
reminds me of the book I am currently reading…The Christmas Cookie Club..very good so far!
Heather (The Single Dish) — January 10, 2010 @ 8:13 pm
All of those cookies look amazing!
Nicole — January 10, 2010 @ 8:24 pm
Your butterscotch chocolate chip bars were so good! I had a blast this afternoon with all the cookie eating and swaping, appetizer nibbling and foodie game laughing! It was nice to see you. I hope to see you again soon!
Katie (Sweet Tater) — January 10, 2010 @ 8:26 pm
you’re killin me with the cookie pictures. delicious. must.eat.cookie.
rungirlrunn — January 10, 2010 @ 8:30 pm
Man I need a cookie now. Wow you guys are some serious cookie making machines- not even plain old chocolate chip or sugar–all fancy! And yummmmmy sounding!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — January 10, 2010 @ 8:33 pm
what a wonderful idea! and such amazing goodness. lucky boston bloggers!
Amanda — January 10, 2010 @ 8:36 pm
I’ve made those break up bars (also called million dollar bars) and they are to die for!!!!!!! They taste like a twix but 10x better – dont you agree? Ummm, thanks for making me jones for cookies now
BethT — January 10, 2010 @ 8:40 pm
We should have a cookie eating competition. I’m not sure I know a bigger cookie monster than you, and I always thought I was a huge monster!
Vive le cookie.
Cait (Cait's Plate) — January 10, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
Holy yum. I am SUCH a sucker for cookies and every single one of those looks AMAZING!
Glad you had such a blast!
Jessica — January 10, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
do you have a special coffee machine that makes iced coffee????
Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run — January 10, 2010 @ 8:45 pm
What a fun afternoon! I think yours sound the best. …and I think some savory food will help ya with your sugar coma : )
Angela (The Lady Loves to Eat) — January 10, 2010 @ 8:50 pm
oh my gosh that looks like heaven! Looks like you guys had a blast!
Tina — January 10, 2010 @ 8:52 pm
@Jessica: Check my FAQs!
Jodie — January 10, 2010 @ 8:52 pm
Oh wow, it all looked wonderful.
Bev — January 10, 2010 @ 8:54 pm
Tina , What did you do different than the “Oatmeal Raisin Bars” the one’s you made are Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Bars ? They all look good. You are very brave to go to a cookie swap after the holidays
Katharine — January 10, 2010 @ 8:55 pm
Aaaand my mouth is watering – wow! So much deliciousness, I am definitely jealous!
Hallie — January 10, 2010 @ 8:58 pm
This might be some of the best food porn I’ve seen in quite some time..if you ladies want to host another one of those at the end of May when I’m going to be in Boston for a vacation…sign me up!!
Carly — January 10, 2010 @ 9:00 pm
What an AMAZING spread! Hope you all had a great time… this makes me SUPER jealous that I can’t find ANY food bloggers in Cleveland
I would love to have a cookie swap!
Kelly — January 10, 2010 @ 9:01 pm
I didn’t know it was a blogger cookie exchange! Next time I wanna go
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather — January 10, 2010 @ 9:06 pm
Wow that was such an amazingly tasty looking cookie exchange! Lucky girl!
Karla — January 10, 2010 @ 9:10 pm
How fun! I like the idea! I might have to organize one of these!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) — January 10, 2010 @ 9:13 pm
Awe, cookie swaps…so much fun!
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen — January 10, 2010 @ 9:17 pm
oh.my.gosh. that spread looks decadent! if anyone in Colorado wants to do a cookie swap, i’m game! just sayin’ is all
Kerstin — January 10, 2010 @ 9:21 pm
It was great meeting you today! I can’t’ believe I haven’t stumbled upon your blog before – love it! Your butterscotch bars are addicting…
Jessica @ The Process of Healing — January 10, 2010 @ 9:35 pm
Oh wow those cookies look incredible! Especially the the peanut butter bars, break-up bars, and chocolate crinkle cookies. I will be on the search for those recipes!
And the dog treat is such a good idea! How cute!
Amy B — January 10, 2010 @ 9:40 pm
Yep- I should never be allowed to go to a party like that. Never… my stomach hurts just thinking about it! yummm
Jen — January 10, 2010 @ 9:42 pm
WOW! Everything looks delicious! I love chocolate crinkle cookies – I like to add some mint in mine: http://healthylaps.com/2009/12/14/holiday-cookies/. Those coconut-chia almonds sound awesome! Off to have some cookies
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Rachel — January 10, 2010 @ 9:48 pm
Ahhh, I want to go to a cookie swap!!!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) — January 10, 2010 @ 9:56 pm
oh. my. goodness. Can you say “AWESOME!!!!”. What a wonderful afternoon – and such a great idea!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg — January 10, 2010 @ 10:07 pm
WOW! It looks like you all died and went to cookie heaven…YUM!
Good Taste. Healthy Me. — January 10, 2010 @ 10:10 pm
aw this looks like so much fun! I should host something like this sometime.
Jessica (Sidewalk Theologian) — January 10, 2010 @ 10:18 pm
Whoa! Those look amazingly delicious! What a fun idea to do this after the holidays when people actually have time to bake!
Jenny — January 10, 2010 @ 10:19 pm
Wow all of those cookies sound so yummy and really creative! Homemade cookies are seriously something to be enjoyed
lily @ lily's health pad — January 10, 2010 @ 10:24 pm
Holy cookies! Those all look amazing! They’re making my mouth water.
Jenna — January 10, 2010 @ 10:38 pm
I would have to say those chocolate peanut butter bars sound the best, besides your of course
glad you enjoyed the cookie swap!
Jenna
Susan — January 10, 2010 @ 11:05 pm
All those cookies looks amazzzzzzzzing. I have to go clean up my drool now.
Erin — January 10, 2010 @ 11:13 pm
Wow, everything looks SO yummy!
Foy Update - Cook. Garden. Write. Repeat. — January 10, 2010 @ 11:49 pm
I’m curious about the break up bars. Why were they your favorite and why are they called break up bars. Are they so good they should be taken to girlfriends who have just broken up with their boyfriends and need to be consoled? What’s in them? I have so many questions.
Ali@ Food, Fitness Fashion — January 10, 2010 @ 11:54 pm
Looks like a really fun day!!!!! Your cookies look divine!
Elina — January 11, 2010 @ 12:01 am
Today was so much fun (a definite sugar overload, but so much fun). Great overview, as always. Let’s get together soon. We still need to go to Drink, right?!!!
diana(mymarblerye) — January 11, 2010 @ 12:13 am
HOLY SHIZZLE. That is such a fun idea!!! Look at all those treats!!
Christy — January 11, 2010 @ 12:23 am
I want cookies now!!
Yum!
Ally — January 11, 2010 @ 12:31 am
What a great idea! You always think of doing cookie swaps before the holidays…but after is a great idea to! Is this an annual thing?
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) — January 11, 2010 @ 8:41 am
All of those cookies look fantastic! Yum! Love the variety!
Michelle Eatingjourney — January 14, 2010 @ 11:19 am
I tell my co-workers in Australia about this stuff all the time..they don’t believe me that we do this in America.
they just drink beer and champange.