Cake Poll: Favorite Christmas Cookies and a Huge Wilton Cookie Exchange Giveaway!
Friday, December 4, 2009 
So, check it. Several weeks ago I received an email from Wilton asking if I'd like to check out their new book, Wilton Cookie Exchange--a collection of ideas and recipes for creative Christmas cookies, with plenty of cookie-exchange party ideas. Um, of course I would like to check it out. And to my surprise and delight, about a week later, I received a package--with not only the book, but a veritable truckload of sweet cookie swap schwag--from cookie cutters to decorating gel and sprinkles, to parchment paper and decorative boxes, and even invites--so that I could host my own cookie exchange party. Yes! And so I did. Here are just a few of the cookies people brought:
Pretty much, it was the awesomest holiday party ever, with dozens and dozens of beautiful cookies and great company.
And you know what? You too can experience this cookie nirvana. Wilton has very generously offered to donate the works--the cookie exchange book and comprehensive party package, including what by my estimation tops over $100 worth of cookie decorating and party products--to one lucky CakeSpy reader.
How do you enter yourself to win? It's totally easy. All you have to do is leave a comment saying what your favorite Christmas cookie is (while not necessary, please do feel free to link to a recipe!) in the comments section below. But enter soon: the Cake Poll will close at 12PM PST on Tuesday, December 8, and one winner will be chosen at random. US entrants only this time, please. Good luck!
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UPDATE: The Winner! The winner, chosen at random, is Mandy from Wisconsin! The prize has been received and she reports that she will be hosting a cookie party this weekend! (By the way, her favorite cookie? "Mexican Wedding Cakes/Swedish Teacakes, or whatever you like to call them. Ground pecans, and double-dipped in powdered sugar! Very strong memories of home and baking cookies with my mother.")
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Reader Comments (536)
My favorite Christmas cookie is a delicious eggnog cookie that my friend makes, but she won't give me the recipe! Fortunately she gives me a generous supply every Christmas- maybe I could entice the recipe out of her with this fabulous Wilton cookie exchange party? ;)
I love sugar cookie dough wrapped around a chocolate kiss (and baked, of course).
Chocolate Mint snowcaps..
Made with Andes chips, chocolate cake mix, and a dusting of powdered sugar -- SO GOOD!
My grandmother's Nut Roll. They are my favorite.
How can I choose? Peanut Butter Kiss cookies, gooey butter cookies (a St. Louis tradition!), gingerbread, sugar cut-outs, chocolate krinkles, and regular chocolate chip cookies are made at my house every Christmas! If you twist my arm, I'd probably pick the PB Kiss cookies!!!
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My favorite Christmas cookie HAS to be gingerbread!! It just goes perfect with the holiday season! Thanks for the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes!
My hubby's Pop'n Fresh Cookies. He's actually baking some with the kids right now. They are the epitome of homeade.
I love lace cookies! My grandmother always made them and this year I am going to try to make them too!!
My favorite holiday cookie are lemon-rind laced sugar cookies that my mom and I top with a gooey icing that hardens to a sheen. We use a variety of cookie cutters - this year we used Wilton cookie cutters, the mini ones, and went nuts with the decorating!
Love my husband's late grandmother's almond roca cookies - butter and sugar boiled and then poured over graham crackers, sprinkled with sliced almonds and then baked. So simple. yet incredibly delicious!
Uber cool giveaway!! Sparkling Butter Toffee Cookies are my fave http://www.recipegirl.com/2008/08/10/sparkling-butter-toffee-cookies/
My favorite are sugar cookies that are beautifully decorated w/ fondant and royal icing. I'm making about 100 this Christmas for my closest friends.
My favorite Christmas cookie would be the Snowball Cookies with the Hershey Kiss in the middle, especially if they are still warm!
I love my mom's Russian Teacakes. The powdered sugar always makes me think of a white Christmas. Yum!
Anything with peppermint. It seems the only time of year that is really "legal" to enjoy it!
I love my Mom's spritz xmas cookies!
Shortbread cookies with an imprint in the middle filled with jam. Generally referred to as Birds Nest Cookies, but I don't like them with the nuts in them.
Gingerbread Men! :))
Peanut Butter Blossoms w/ candy cane kisses
man what a tough question..I'm gonna have to go with a classic: sugar cookies
Traditional cookie press cookies are always my favorite...My mom and I used to make them every year and they are still very special. Christmas is the only time of year I pull the cookie press out.
I love chocolate crinkles! :)
mexican wedding cookies. they melt in your mouth!!!
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My favorite cookie is the Sugar Lime Cookies, yummy! Follow very closely by the double chocolate cookie.
How do you expect me to pick one??? I like, snowballs, sugar cookies, gingerbread, spritz, the list goes on!
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