Holy cookies! Today was a million times better than Cookie Friday! I must say, Shannon’s Cookie Swap was quite the success! š 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? š 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! š
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. š
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. š
(Wow, there were a lot of exclamation points in this post. I guess I really do get excited about cookies! š )
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Oh, that looks like such a blast! I love all the creative cookies that everyone contributed. š
I’ll bet Murphy was pretty excited you went to the cookie swap too… š
I love black and white cookies!
It looks like you had a ton of fun. Don’t forget to share!
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 š
anything salty and sweet is my favorite combo. chocolate and pretzels? yes please. looks like you had a fun afternoon!
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.
Awe! How fun!! What a great idea! Everything looked delish. I’d have to try every kind for sure š
Cookie Dough Truffles are HIGHLY addictive!!! one bite and you’re hooked š
How did you start/find out about the cookie swap for Boston? I’d be interested in having one for any Chicago bloggers.
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!
That is an awesome idea it’s like a potluck
only more delicious
They all look amazing! I want all the recipes!
Omg I’m drooling right now! That all looks incredible
Everything looks amazing! I bookmarked a ton of the recipes. Now I know what I’m having for dessert š
I’m experiencing a magical sugar high right now.
The cookies look amazing!!
Those cookies look delicious! I need to try those chocolate peanut butter ones with the whopper chunks too! Yum!!
Okay, I’m sure everyone is saying this, but YUM! I am feeling a strange urge to bake some cookies… I wonder why… š
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 š
Holy, drool!
reminds me of the book I am currently reading…The Christmas Cookie Club..very good so far!
All of those cookies look amazing!
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!
you’re killin me with the cookie pictures. delicious. must.eat.cookie.
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!
what a wonderful idea! and such amazing goodness. lucky boston bloggers!
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 š
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! š Vive le cookie.
Holy yum. I am SUCH a sucker for cookies and every single one of those looks AMAZING!
Glad you had such a blast!
do you have a special coffee machine that makes iced coffee????
What a fun afternoon! I think yours sound the best. …and I think some savory food will help ya with your sugar coma : )
oh my gosh that looks like heaven! Looks like you guys had a blast!
@Jessica: Check my FAQs! š
Oh wow, it all looked wonderful.
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
Aaaand my mouth is watering – wow! So much deliciousness, I am definitely jealous!
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!!
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 š I would love to have a cookie swap!
I didn’t know it was a blogger cookie exchange! Next time I wanna go š
Wow that was such an amazingly tasty looking cookie exchange! Lucky girl!
How fun! I like the idea! I might have to organize one of these!
Awe, cookie swaps…so much fun!
oh.my.gosh. that spread looks decadent! if anyone in Colorado wants to do a cookie swap, i’m game! just sayin’ is all š
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… š
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!
Yep- I should never be allowed to go to a party like that. Never… my stomach hurts just thinking about it! yummm
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 :).
Ahhh, I want to go to a cookie swap!!!
oh. my. goodness. Can you say “AWESOME!!!!”. What a wonderful afternoon – and such a great idea!
WOW! It looks like you all died and went to cookie heaven…YUM!
aw this looks like so much fun! I should host something like this sometime.
Whoa! Those look amazingly delicious! What a fun idea to do this after the holidays when people actually have time to bake!