Holiday Cookie Exchange

I used to call it a Christmas Cookie Exchange, but since people starting bringing all sorts of cookies, it’s an excuse for those of us that like to bake to get together during the holidays.  I think in terms of numbers, this was the most cookies I’ve had at an exchange. We had everything from traditional holiday shortbread to cheesecake tarts.  I baked my famous black sea salt caramel cookies and matcha cookies. I love the variety. Sadly, I end up giving most of it away at work, or to friends. If I ate all that, I would be a blimp!

For snacks, I made some mulled cider (non alcoholic). I also ordered a pumpkin spice cake from Fraiche Desserts. They are local and make wonderful desserts and baked goods. I also found some savoury Indian doughnuts at the Dalbrent Spice Rack. They are gluten free, but are made in a factory with wheat. So, not for celiacs. They went really well with the sweet and spicy chutneys.

Black sea salt caramel, chocolate, red raspberry twirls, s'mores, ginger shortbreat, peanut butter sandwich, peanut butter, ginger snap, matcha, shortbread, cheesecake cookie tarts.
Black sea salt caramel, chocolate, red raspberry twirls, s’mores, ginger shortbread, peanut butter sandwich, peanut butter, ginger snap, matcha, shortbread, cheesecake cookie tarts.
The spread.
The spread.
Pumpkin spice cake, samosas and savoury lentil doughnuts with spicy mango pickle and homemade chutney.
Pumpkin spice cake, samosas and savoury lentil doughnuts with spicy mango pickle and homemade chutney.
Pumpkin spice cake, samosas and savoury lentil doughnuts with spicy mango pickle and homemade chutney.
Pumpkin spice cake, samosas and savoury lentil doughnuts with spicy mango pickle and homemade chutney.