Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 07:39 PM

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! :-D I definitely left her apartment with a belly FULL of delicious cookie goodness!

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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.

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Chips + salsa + guacamole.

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Mini quiches made with pear and gorgonzola. Mmm!

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Coconut-chia almonds. Heavenly!

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And bacon-flavored potato chips.

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The bloggers mingled before the main event.

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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

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Bridget’s Chocolate Almond Orange Macaroons

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Shannon’s Maple Bacon Toffee Oatmeal Cookies

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Bacon?!? Yep, bacon. The flavor was very subtle and it nicely complimented the maple and toffee.

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Adrienne’s Lime Meltaways

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Elina’s Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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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!

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Kelly’s Cookie Dough Truffles

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I’m dying to try one of these! I’ll probably enjoy one tonight after dinner. ;-)

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Nicole’s Lemon Almond Cranberry Crescents

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Kerstin’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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These bars were no joke. In addition to lots of peanut butter and chocolate, the inside included pretzel pieces and chunks of Whoppers!

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Rebecca’s Break-Up Bars

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These were easily a favorite! Holy yum!

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Mary Kate’s Black & White Cookies

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Black & White cookies are one of my favorites. Mary Kate’s were SO GOOD!

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I <3 cookies! The Cookie Monster was in heaven! :mrgreen:

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Of course, us bloggers needed to snap some photos!

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And then the swapping began!

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Check out the loot that I took home with me!

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Even Murphy got some goodies!

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Shannon baked him some doggie treats. Thanks, Shannon!

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Thanks, Shannon, for a wonderful afternoon! I really enjoyed my first Cookie Swap! :mrgreen:

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! ;-) )

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63 Comments on “Cookies, Glorious Cookies”

  1. #1 Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    Oh, that looks like such a blast! I love all the creative cookies that everyone contributed. :D

    I’ll bet Murphy was pretty excited you went to the cookie swap too… ;)

  2. #2 Tasha Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    I love black and white cookies!

    It looks like you had a ton of fun. Don’t forget to share!

  3. #3 Chelsea Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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 :)

  4. #4 alison Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    anything salty and sweet is my favorite combo. chocolate and pretzels? yes please. looks like you had a fun afternoon!

  5. #5 amanda Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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.

  6. #6 Amanda@thegrainsofparadise Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    Awe! How fun!! What a great idea! Everything looked delish. I’d have to try every kind for sure :-)

  7. #7 Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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.

  8. #8 Chloe (Naturally Frugal) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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!

  9. #9 Morgan @ Life After Bagels Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    That is an awesome idea it’s like a potluck
    only more delicious

  10. #10 Maggie Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    They all look amazing! I want all the recipes!

  11. #11 Food Makes Fun Fuel Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    Omg I’m drooling right now! That all looks incredible

  12. #12 Morgan Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    Everything looks amazing! I bookmarked a ton of the recipes. Now I know what I’m having for dessert :)

  13. #13 Sam (Merit to the Carrot) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    I’m experiencing a magical sugar high right now.

  14. #14 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    The cookies look amazing!!

  15. #15 Christa Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    Those cookies look delicious! I need to try those chocolate peanut butter ones with the whopper chunks too! Yum!!

  16. #16 Allison Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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… ;)

  17. #17 Julie @ Pickley Pear Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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 :)

  18. #18 Carolyn Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Holy, drool!

  19. #19 caitlin Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    reminds me of the book I am currently reading…The Christmas Cookie Club..very good so far!

  20. #20 Heather (The Single Dish) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    All of those cookies look amazing!

  21. #21 Nicole Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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!

  22. #22 Katie (Sweet Tater) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    you’re killin me with the cookie pictures. delicious. must.eat.cookie.

  23. #23 rungirlrunn Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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!

  24. #24 Lynn (The Actors Diet) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    what a wonderful idea! and such amazing goodness. lucky boston bloggers!

  25. #25 Amanda Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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 :)

  26. #26 BethT Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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.

  27. #27 Cait (Cait's Plate) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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!

  28. #28 Jessica Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    do you have a special coffee machine that makes iced coffee????

  29. #29 Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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 : )

  30. #30 Angela (The Lady Loves to Eat) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    oh my gosh that looks like heaven! Looks like you guys had a blast!

  31. #31 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    @Jessica: Check my FAQs! ;)

  32. #32 Jodie Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Oh wow, it all looked wonderful.

  33. #33 Bev Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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

  34. #34 Katharine Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Aaaand my mouth is watering – wow! So much deliciousness, I am definitely jealous!

  35. #35 Hallie Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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!!

  36. #36 Carly Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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!

  37. #37 Kelly Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    I didn’t know it was a blogger cookie exchange! Next time I wanna go :)

  38. #38 Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    Wow that was such an amazingly tasty looking cookie exchange! Lucky girl!

  39. #39 Karla Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    How fun! I like the idea! I might have to organize one of these!

  40. #40 Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Awe, cookie swaps…so much fun!

  41. #41 Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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 :)

  42. #42 Kerstin Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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… :)

  43. #43 Jessica @ The Process of Healing Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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!

  44. #44 Amy B Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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

  45. #45 Jen Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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 :) .

  46. #46 Rachel Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    Ahhh, I want to go to a cookie swap!!!

  47. #47 Lisa (bakebikeblog) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    oh. my. goodness. Can you say “AWESOME!!!!”. What a wonderful afternoon – and such a great idea!

  48. #48 Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    WOW! It looks like you all died and went to cookie heaven…YUM!

  49. #49 Good Taste. Healthy Me. Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    aw this looks like so much fun! I should host something like this sometime.

  50. #50 Jessica (Sidewalk Theologian) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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!

  51. #51 Jenny Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    Wow all of those cookies sound so yummy and really creative! Homemade cookies are seriously something to be enjoyed :)

  52. #52 lily @ lily's health pad Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    Holy cookies! Those all look amazing! They’re making my mouth water.

  53. #53 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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

  54. #54 Susan Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    All those cookies looks amazzzzzzzzing. I have to go clean up my drool now.

  55. #55 Erin Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    Wow, everything looks SO yummy!

  56. #56 Foy Update - Cook. Garden. Write. Repeat. Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 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.

  57. #57 Ali@ Food, Fitness Fashion Reply to this comment
    on Jan 10th, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Looks like a really fun day!!!!! Your cookies look divine!

  58. #58 Elina Reply to this comment
    on Jan 11th, 2010 at 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?!!! ;)

  59. #59 diana(mymarblerye) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 11th, 2010 at 12:13 am

    HOLY SHIZZLE. That is such a fun idea!!! Look at all those treats!!

  60. #60 Christy Reply to this comment
    on Jan 11th, 2010 at 12:23 am

    I want cookies now!! :razz: Yum!

  61. #61 Ally Reply to this comment
    on Jan 11th, 2010 at 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?

  62. #62 Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) Reply to this comment
    on Jan 11th, 2010 at 8:41 am

    All of those cookies look fantastic! Yum! Love the variety!

  63. #63 Michelle Eatingjourney Reply to this comment
    on Jan 14th, 2010 at 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.

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