Cookie Exchange Quantity Planner
Standard Cookie Exchange
Calculate how many cookies each participant should bake
By Cookie Count
Work backwards from how many cookies you want to bake
Formula
Cookies to Bake = (Participants - 1) x Cookies per Variety + Extra for Tasting | Standard: 1 dozen per variety
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cookies should each person bring to a cookie exchange?
The standard formula is: (Number of Participants - 1) x cookies you want each person to take home of your variety. For 10 people bringing 1 dozen of each type: each person bakes (10-1) x 12 = 108 cookies, plus extras for tasting.
How do I organize a cookie exchange?
Set a date 2-4 weeks out. Ask each participant to bake one type of cookie in the required quantity. Have everyone bring cookies in individual bags/portions for easy swapping. Provide labels for each cookie type. Include recipe cards to share.
What are good cookies for a cookie exchange?
Choose cookies that travel well and stay fresh: sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, gingerbread, shortbread, biscotti, and chocolate chip cookies are popular choices. Avoid delicate or cream-filled cookies that do not hold up to transport.
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