Sweet Treats Exchange - 2012

[QueenofSmirks]

Hi all! I would like to coordinate a sweet treat exchange. I did search for threads of this nature already, and I saw that there was a holiday cookie exchange last year. I don't want to encroach on that one, and this one is a little different, so I'm prepared that we may not get a lot of responses if people would rather continue with the other one. In any case, I'll put it out there and see what we get! :)

Here's how it works:

1. Each participant agrees to send 1/2 dozen (6) cookies or other sweet treats to 3 other people, for a total of 1 1/2 dozen (18).

2. Each participant will send me their mailing address which will go on a master list. Once the list is closed, I will split the list into groups of 4 and email each person their group list. Each person will mail their cookies/sweet treats to each of the other 3 people on their list, between December 1st - 31st, so everyone will receive 1 1/2 dozen cookies/sweet treats.

It's that simple :)

So... if you're interested, please email me at queenofsmirks@msn.com:
1. Your name and mailing address.

2. The cookie or sweet treat you intend on making. This doesn't need to be set in concrete - if you change your mind later, it's not a big deal :)

3. If you live in the U.S., please state whether or not you are willing to ship outside of the U.S.

I will be compiling the master list through November 20th, and will distribute it by November 30th.

Let me know if you have any questions :)

[girl_dee]

Shipping costs from Canada are too much for me :(

I want cookies !!!

[QueenofSmirks]

Shipping costs from Canada are too much for me :(

I want cookies !!!

Can't you make something with Marshmallows? Then it won't cost much at all *grin* I'm kidding. But, really, no worries... I'm going to hook you up! :)

[girl_dee]

Can't you make something with Marshmallows? Then it won't cost much at all *grin* I'm kidding. But, really, no worries... I'm going to hook you up! :)



awwwwwwwww shucks! i would be glad so ship (photos of) cookies to anyone who sends me coookiessss

[Martina]

I hope this idea takes off.

I am interested --

Butterfinger cookies
molasses crinkles
mint brownies

[cinnamongrrl]

I hope this idea takes off.

I am interested --

Butterfinger cookies
molasses crinkles
mint brownies

I was so thinking of making molasses crinkles! I figure they travel well..... :)

[QueenofSmirks]

I hope this idea takes off.

I am interested --

Butterfinger cookies
molasses crinkles
mint brownies

Yummmmmmmmm

[cinnamongrrl]

I'm interested also. I do love to bake this time of year. I'd like to know what all people are making for goodies so I can balance it out with something not SO similar. Teddy has made a planner out of me!! :tea: <<<< for the goodies!

[QueenofSmirks]

In case my original post was too confusing about this... I wanted to clarify...

Each participant will send 6 cookies/treats to Person A, Person B, and Person C on their list. So, in total, each person will send 18 cookies, split between 3 recipients. Of course, if you want to send more, you can! I'm not going to penalize anyone LOL

[QueenofSmirks]

I'm interested also. I do love to bake this time of year. I'd like to know what all people are making for goodies so I can balance it out with something not SO similar. Teddy has made a planner out of me!! :tea: <<<< for the goodies!

I love to bake, but don't do it very often. This is the perfect excuse! Looking forward to it, even if there are only 4 of us. LOL

[Heavenleahangel]

Im in! I will be sending either carrot cake or red velvet cupcakes, possibly muffins! Don't worry, I have the little tins to mail them in. They have cream cheese icing and are really yummy!!!
Question: Lets say I get my 3 people, do I send an email asking if they like cupcakes or my muffins? How does this work? I am also willing to send to more than 3!

[QueenofSmirks]

Im in! I will be sending either carrot cake or red velvet cupcakes, possibly muffins! Don't worry, I have the little tins to mail them in. They have cream cheese icing and are really yummy!!!
Question: Lets say I get my 3 people, do I send an email asking if they like cupcakes or my muffins? How does this work? I am also willing to send to more than 3!

Yummmyyyyy! I think its fine if you ask which they prefer :)

We are officially a "go!". Hopefully we'll get more participants to join. Please everyone, remember to email me at queenofsmirks@msn.com with your name and shipping address.

Thanks!

[femmsational]

I want to do this, but right now my brain won't untwist the directions....lol

So....we sign up and then QueenofSmirks assigns each of us, 3 people to send sweets too??

I'm having trouble figuring out how we know who we're sending to and how we're gonna make sure everyone gets sent to.


But then again, I've only had one cup of coffee and I took tylenol pm cause my head's hurting. That could explain my confusion. :seeingstars:



julie<-----who really wants in on this.

[Okiebug61]

I'll bake some cookies so add me on to the list.

[Rook]

-peeks-

Gonna add my name and stuff...
Gotta think of what I'll send....
I know merengue cookies are in there somewhere..
maybe coconut based cookies too..hmmm
I have to get the exact zip code, though..
So I'll be sendin' my address after I get outta the hospital...
promise.

[thedivahrrrself]

COOKIES!!!

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcStBHQpDuPbO8iJw126gJp58HKy1H2f6 MxvijcKXlR9MDjAZv1Sz0yzxQ7TKQ

[QueenofSmirks]

I want to do this, but right now my brain won't untwist the directions....lol
So....we sign up and then QueenofSmirks assigns each of us, 3 people to send sweets too??
I'm having trouble figuring out how we know who we're sending to and how we're gonna make sure everyone gets sent to.
But then again, I've only had one cup of coffee and I took tylenol pm cause my head's hurting. That could explain my confusion. :seeingstars:

julie<-----who really wants in on this.

Hi femmsational! No worries! Here's what you need to do:


1. Please email me at queenofsmirks@msn.com by November 20:
-include your name and mailing address.
-include the type of cookie/sweet treat you'll be making
-state whether or not you are willing to ship outside the U.S. Nobody will have more than 1 non-US address on their list, if any.

2. You will receive a list from me by November 30th which will include your name and 3 other names with mailing addresses. This is your "group".

3. Send 6 cookies/treats to each person in your group between Dec. 1 and Dec. 30.

Let me know if you have any questions :)

[Tommi]

COOKIES!!!

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Yes...reading with interest... :mohawk:

[The_Lady_Snow]

Casa De Snow will participate:)

[QueenofSmirks]

Casa De Snow will participate:)

Yay! :)

........

[WolfyOne]

I so wish I had a real working kitchen to bake in...if this works out, I'm hoping next year you'll do it, too. I should be in a new place by then.

Happy upcoming holidays to all of you happy bakers.

[femmsational]

Hi femmsational! No worries! Here's what you need to do:


1. Please email me at queenofsmirks@msn.com by November 20:
-include your name and mailing address.
-include the type of cookie/sweet treat you'll be making
-state whether or not you are willing to ship outside the U.S. Nobody will have more than 1 non-US address on their list, if any.

2. You will receive a list from me by November 30th which will include your name and 3 other names with mailing addresses. This is your "group".

3. Send 6 cookies/treats to each person in your group between Dec. 1 and Dec. 30.

Let me know if you have any questions :)



Ok!! I'm in!!!

I'll e-mail you my stuffs. But I don't know what I'm baking yet so that will come later.


YIPPEEE!!!!

[QueenofSmirks]

I so wish I had a real working kitchen to bake in...if this works out, I'm hoping next year you'll do it, too. I should be in a new place by then.

Happy upcoming holidays to all of you happy bakers.


You can always make something "no bake". I know of several "no bake" cookie recipes :)

[LaneyDoll]

I am in!!! I will email you this evening/tomorrow. I am not sure yet what I will bake though. Probably M & M cookies.

Question:
If anyone has an allergy is it ok to indicate as such? My son is allergic to nuts and while I do not mind receiving cookies with nuts in them, I WILL need to know so that I know to not let him have them.

Thanks so much!!!

EDIT to add: I am willing to exchange with more than 3 other people. I always bake a ton of cookies so I do not mind baking on up to THREE lists.

:sparklyheart:

[QueenofSmirks]

I am in!!! I will email you this evening/tomorrow. I am not sure yet what I will bake though. Probably M & M cookies.

Question:
If anyone has an allergy is it ok to indicate as such? My son is allergic to nuts and while I do not mind receiving cookies with nuts in them, I WILL need to know so that I know to not let him have them.

Thanks so much!!!

EDIT to add: I am willing to exchange with more than 3 other people. I always bake a ton of cookies so I do not mind baking on up to THREE lists.

:sparklyheart:


Thanks LaneyDoll :). All good info and yes, I will make special notes like allergies and such and make that info available. Thanks! :)

[Kent]

This sounds like fun.. I can make some cookies.. I'd love to get some fudge, if anyone is making any.. just sayin..

Add me to this list.. I'll pm with my address.. Thanks.. :heavyweight: I'll be working out extra hard to work off the treats..

[Heavenleahangel]

I so wish I had a real working kitchen to bake in...if this works out, I'm hoping next year you'll do it, too. I should be in a new place by then.

Happy upcoming holidays to all of you happy bakers.

Wolfy, add your name to the list and I will see that you get some goodies from me!

[QueenofSmirks]

I so wish I had a real working kitchen to bake in...if this works out, I'm hoping next year you'll do it, too. I should be in a new place by then.

Happy upcoming holidays to all of you happy bakers.

Great suggestion from Kent.... Fudge. One saucepan and a square pan to cool it in and you're done :)


Edited to add: I plan to coordinate this again next year in case this one doesn't work out for you :)

[QueenofSmirks]

I can't wait to start looking at recipes!

[WolfyOne]

Great suggestion from Kent.... Fudge. One saucepan and a square pan to cool it in and you're done :)


Edited to add: I plan to coordinate this again next year in case this one doesn't work out for you :)


Thanks Stephanie, but I'm thinking next year will work better.

The kitchen in my place really sucks and has little counter space to do anything at all.

[femmsational]

I can't wait to start looking at recipes!

I'm glad I'm not the only one undecided on what they're baking.

I went and got the things to send stuff out in today and it made me excited.

QueenofSmirks, I'm willing to send to more than 3 if needed. Or even if not needed. I'm a baking fool.

[cinnamongrrl]

I am in!!! I will email you this evening/tomorrow. I am not sure yet what I will bake though. Probably M & M cookies.

Question:
If anyone has an allergy is it ok to indicate as such? My son is allergic to nuts and while I do not mind receiving cookies with nuts in them, I WILL need to know so that I know to not let him have them.

Thanks so much!!!

EDIT to add: I am willing to exchange with more than 3 other people. I always bake a ton of cookies so I do not mind baking on up to THREE lists.

:sparklyheart:

i was going to suggest including the recipes with the treats.....that way you can add to your recipes AND know if there's anything you shouldn't have.....

[QueenofSmirks]

I'm glad I'm not the only one undecided on what they're baking.

I went and got the things to send stuff out in today and it made me excited.

QueenofSmirks, I'm willing to send to more than 3 if needed. Or even if not needed. I'm a baking fool.

Once we close the list and I see how many groups we have, I will let you know if I need you (and LaneyDoll who also volunteered) to be in more than one group. Thanks for offering! :)

[QueenofSmirks]

I am absolutely certain there are more of you out there with a sweet tooth! *giving the thread a little bump*

[Rook]

Most likely going to do as combination of sweets from scratch & cookies....-pondering-
:seeingstars:

[cinnamongrrl]

Most likely going to do as combination of sweets from scratch & cookies....-pondering-
:seeingstars:

As was I Rook dear.... I have finally gotten a nice mini loaf pan...and I'm thinking an assortment of treats would be good....mini bread.....cookies....muffins mayhaps? I'd love to do cupcakes but they don't really travel well.....ohhhh brownies do :)
:hangloose:

[Rook]

BROWNIES....death by chocolate, walnut fudge brownie -keels over-

[weatherboi]

Bump!

Casa de Snow will be making toffee, powdered wedding cookies, and fudge. Looking forward to this! i hope more people will be joining. i have no problem cooking separate batches in order to accommodate someones allergies.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Bump!

Casa de Snow will be making toffee, powdered wedding cookies, and fudge. Looking forward to this! i hope more people will be joining. i have no problem cooking separate batches in order to accommodate someones allergies.


I will be over looking quality, taste, and presentation...

[femmsational]

I'm having the HARDEST time deciding what to bake.


So far I've narrowed it down to.....fudge, in some form.

Everything else that's exciting me has cream cheese in it and I don't think that travels well. (Actually, QueenofSmirks, kindly let me know it doesn't travel well so thank her that I didn't poison you all)


Anyone care to share what thier favorite yummies are? Help a girl out??

[OS Butch]

I am not much of a baker, but I got a hankering for something sweet last night. I got a recipe from a lady in my bowling league called Chex Mix Caramel. It is a really good tasty treat and I tried making a batch last night and I was successful! I just munched some more this morning for breakfast. Anyway, I will join in if this an acceptable non cookie, brownie type treat. I would send a quart size ziplock baggie full, which is about 12 ounces....I just weighed it! LOL:)

[QueenofSmirks]

Bump!

Casa de Snow will be making toffee, powdered wedding cookies, and fudge. Looking forward to this! i hope more people will be joining. i have no problem cooking separate batches in order to accommodate someones allergies.

I love wedding cookies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yummmmmmmmmmm

[QueenofSmirks]

I'm having the HARDEST time deciding what to bake.

So far I've narrowed it down to.....fudge, in some form.

Everything else that's exciting me has cream cheese in it and I don't think that travels well. (Actually, QueenofSmirks, kindly let me know it doesn't travel well so thank her that I didn't poison you all)

Anyone care to share what thier favorite yummies are? Help a girl out??

Don't stress! You have plenty of time to decide :) And I'm sure it will be delicious whatever it is! :)

[QueenofSmirks]

I am not much of a baker, but I got a hankering for something sweet last night. I got a recipe from a lady in my bowling league called Chex Mix Caramel. It is a really good tasty treat and I tried making a batch last night and I was successful! I just munched some more this morning for breakfast. Anyway, I will join in if this an acceptable non cookie, brownie type treat. I would send a quart size ziplock baggie full, which is about 12 ounces....I just weighed it! LOL:)

Go for it! :)

[OS Butch]

Go for it! :)

Okie dokie, I will email you my information:)

[QueenofSmirks]

Okay, I've made my decision -- I'm going to make a variety of Rice Krispie treats. I have a tiny kitchen, so that limits somewhat what I'm able to do, but this should work! :)

[QueenofSmirks]

Okay, I've made my decision -- I'm going to make a variety of Rice Krispie treats. I have a tiny kitchen, so that limits somewhat what I'm able to do, but this should work! :)

I'm going to apologize in advance... I'll be experimenting with flavors. LOL. So, just know good intentions were there! :)

[BrutalDaddy]

I had no idea this thread was here.

All I have to say is I love y'all. A lot.



Huge Sweet Freak,
Brute.

[femmsational]

Okay, I've made my decision -- I'm going to make a variety of Rice Krispie treats. I have a tiny kitchen, so that limits somewhat what I'm able to do, but this should work! :)

Oh!! YUMMY!! My favorite!!

I still can't decide!! This is silly. I may just put a baking book index on the wall and throw a dart. Hopefully it won't land on cream cheese ones.

[femmedyke]

Sweeeeet! I'm so in, QoS you have mail!

[QueenofSmirks]

Oh!! YUMMY!! My favorite!!

I still can't decide!! This is silly. I may just put a baking book index on the wall and throw a dart. Hopefully it won't land on cream cheese ones.

I think that's an excellent idea! LOL

[QueenofSmirks]

Sweeeeet! I'm so in, QoS you have mail!

Yay!! :)
......

[jules5041]

Sweeeeet! I'm so in, QoS you have mail!

DITTO THAT!!!!

[cinnamongrrl]

Just for the sake of knowing....how many people are actually IN? I've been getting an idea of who's making what. I think fudge is a great idea...wish I still had my recipe for fudge made with baby ruths!!

For Ms Femmesational... I personally think you cant go wrong with a brownie...I'm meandering down that path myself....along with cookies...and maybe mini breads...just to get an assortment....or mini muffins...? I too had to reconsider my more typical seasonal bakies because of cream cheese content...sighh......

Ms Queenie....rice crispy treats are always a fan favorite! AND they do travel super well...good thinking!! They can even be cut into shapes....and colored...limitless possibilities!

OS Butch... I for one would be uber happy with good Chex Mix!

[QueenofSmirks]

Just for the sake of knowing....how many people are actually IN? I've been getting an idea of who's making what. I think fudge is a great idea...wish I still had my recipe for fudge made with baby ruths!!

For Ms Femmesational... I personally think you cant go wrong with a brownie...I'm meandering down that path myself....along with cookies...and maybe mini breads...just to get an assortment....or mini muffins...? I too had to reconsider my more typical seasonal bakies because of cream cheese content...sighh......

Ms Queenie....rice crispy treats are always a fan favorite! AND they do travel super well...good thinking!! They can even be cut into shapes....and colored...limitless possibilities!

OS Butch... I for one would be uber happy with good Chex Mix!. 11 so far.
The list is still open until Nov 24 for people to sign up, and from experience, we will likely have some who drop out as well. In any case, you will only have a group of 3 other people to send to, and my plan is to coordinate so people aren't receiving the same thing they send, so no need to worry about making the same thing as someone else :)

[QueenofSmirks]

DITTO THAT!!!!

Yippee!! :)

[thedivahrrrself]

Okay, I've made my decision -- I'm going to make a variety of Rice Krispie treats. I have a tiny kitchen, so that limits somewhat what I'm able to do, but this should work! :)

Pumpkin is very good!

[Martina]

I bought the containers I am going to pack the treats in. On sale and pretty. On to the baking, and boxing, and mailing.

[QueenofSmirks]

I bought the containers I am going to pack the treats in. On sale and pretty. On to the baking, and boxing, and mailing.

Excellent! I haven't even considered containers yet! :)

[QueenofSmirks]

Hi all! Just a reminder... If you haven't already, please email me at queenofsmirks@msn.com by November 20 to be on the participant"s list:

-include your name and mailing address.
-include the type of cookie/sweet treat you'll be making
-state whether or not you are willing to ship outsidetheU.S. Nobody will havemore than 1 non-US address on their list,ifany.
-state whether you have any food allergies
-state whether any of your treats contain nuts


Thanks! :)

[cinnamongrrl]

All I can say is.... I FINALLY unpacked the rest of my cookbooks....and now I have even MORE recipes to choose from..... :|


STOP THE INSANITY!!!

I'm gonna do like Ms Femmesational and just throw darts at pages....or do a search on all recipes and make the fifth one down....seriously....don't make me choose!!!

:fastdraq:

[QueenofSmirks]

....or do a search on all recipes and make the fifth one down....seriously....don't make me choose!!!

:fastdraq:

I often do this, but choose the 8th one down (OCD).

Your post cracked me up :). I've been fighting the urge to go back through my recipe books for a week! LOL

[femmsational]

All I can say is.... I FINALLY unpacked the rest of my cookbooks....and now I have even MORE recipes to choose from..... :|


STOP THE INSANITY!!!

I'm gonna do like Ms Femmesational and just throw darts at pages....or do a search on all recipes and make the fifth one down....seriously....don't make me choose!!!

:fastdraq:


If you're doing the fifth one down, I'll do the third one down. This is utterly stupid!!! Who knew it would be so hard to pick out 3 sweet treats???


:blink:

[QueenofSmirks]

If you're doing the fifth one down, I'll do the third one down. This is utterly stupid!!! Who knew it would be so hard to pick out 3 sweet treats???


:blink:

LOL what's even worse is you really only have to pick one and send it to 3 people.. some people want to make a variety, which is spectacular, but not required :)

[QueenofSmirks]

2 weeks left to sign up!! The list will close Nov. 20th and I'll put it into groups by Nov. 30th and distribute. Let me know if you have any questions :)

[cinnamongrrl]

LOL what's even worse is you really only have to pick one and send it to 3 people.. some people want to make a variety, which is spectacular, but not required :)

ohhhh man..... I didn't realize that....now I have to pick JUST ONE????? omgggggg

[OS Butch]

If you're doing the fifth one down, I'll do the third one down. This is utterly stupid!!! Who knew it would be so hard to pick out 3 sweet treats???


:blink:

LOL what's even worse is you really only have to pick one and send it to 3 people.. some people want to make a variety, which is spectacular, but not required :)


Whewie, I was thinking it was gonna be fine cuz 1 batch makes a whole bunch....femmsational, you scared me! Really glad I only need to do 1!

[QueenofSmirks]

1 week left to sign up! Then let the baking/cooking begin! :)

[QueenofSmirks]

My cookbooks have been crying out and I can no longer ignore them LOL I am going to look at other recipes this weekend, and knowing myself like I do, I will likely change what I am going to make LOL

[QueenofSmirks]

I've scrapped the marshmallow treats and have instead decided on Magic Cookie bars! Yummm

[cinnamongrrl]

I've scrapped the marshmallow treats and have instead decided on Magic Cookie bars! Yummm

BLESS YOUR SWEET LIL OL HEART!!!!!

I loveee those........you blessed woman you..... (f)

[Rook]

Caveat , I *don't* have a kosher kitchen......it's sparkly clean', tho
just sayin'...
:candle:

[Sachita]

oh man I suck at baking :( But I love cookies. Can someone make me cookies? :)

[QueenofSmirks]

All the ingredients are bought! Just need to pick a date to start baking!! :)

[QueenofSmirks]

oh man I suck at baking :( But I love cookies. Can someone make me cookies? :)

I, too, love cookies! And I love to bake but almost never take the time to do it. I am lucky in that my play partner's mother makes cookies for me several times per year :cheer:

[QueenofSmirks]

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up! I will be sending out the group list this weekend. If I don't have your info via email, I can't include you in the group list :( If you sent it to me and didn't receive a response, please resend it.

Thanks!

[OS Butch]

Oh Boy! I am ready:)

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving!

[QueenofSmirks]

Thanks everyone for your patience! I have sent all of the group lists out via email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or notice any mistakes... otherwise, happy baking/preparing!!

[LaneyDoll]

Yay!!! Got my list. Thanks for doing this :)

:sparklyheart:

[Rook]

QoS, I sent my info. around October 27, my Yahoo sent box confirms it...
S'ok, there's always next time.

[QueenofSmirks]

QoS, I sent my info. around October 27, my Yahoo sent box confirms it...
S'ok, there's always next time.

I'm sorry, Rook, I never received it. As a safeguard, I posted in this thread that if anyone didn't receive a response from me, then I probably didn't get theirs and they should resend it. I checked my spam folders as well, I didn't see anything from you. I tried to send a PM to you but your account isn't accepting PMs. Sorry, hopefully it pans out next time.

[OS Butch]

Sweet treats cooling:) made peanut free in one batch... Made second batch for me with nuts:) I plan to get then in the mail after work tomorrow:)

[LaneyDoll]

I am baking next Sunday so I can mail Monday morning. Am thinking of M & M cookies.

:sparklyheart:

[OS Butch]

I am baking next Sunday so I can mail Monday morning. Am thinking of M & M cookies.

:sparklyheart:

I love cookies.... I think I am the original Cookie Monster;)

[OS Butch]

Hmmm, best laid plans, I miscalculated how much to make. So, i have to plan another evening of sweet treat making. I have to clean everything and sterilize to make sure no peanut oil is anywhere. :)

[QueenofSmirks]

I am baking next Sunday so I can mail Monday morning. Am thinking of M & M cookies.

:sparklyheart:

I will probably bake some night this week and mail the next day! :)

[Heavenleahangel]

To those on my baking exchange list. Baking will take place Sunday and shipping Monday. I hope my idea of keeping everything in place works out like I plan! We will see...

[OS Butch]

Sweet treats in the oven now:) thinking I will get them in the mail tomorrow:)

[QueenofSmirks]

I am so insanely busy the next 3 weeks! Ugh! I WILL find an evening to make the treats these next 2 weeks and ship them out!! :)

[OS Butch]

I did it! I got all 3 sweet treat packages in the mail today! So, my recipients should get the by Wednesday or Thursday of next week:)

[OS Butch]

Just got an email from the post office, one of my sweet treats has been delivered....and not the one that I thought would make it 1st!

[Heavenleahangel]

Just a note to those who are expecting treats from me: Jacob got sick over the weekend and I felt it best to wait til he was better to bake anything. I plan on doing my baking tomorrow morning and mailing in the afternoon. Will let you all know.

[OS Butch]

Just a note to those who are expecting treats from me: Jacob got sick over the weekend and I felt it best to wait til he was better to bake anything. I plan on doing my baking tomorrow morning and mailing in the afternoon. Will let you all know.


Sure hope Jacob is feeling better!

[QueenofSmirks]

I, too, am on the sick list, so I postponed until I'm feeling better and can de-germ the house. I'm on the mend, so maybe this weekend :)

[OS Butch]

I, too, am on the sick list, so I postponed until I'm feeling better and can de-germ the house. I'm on the mend, so maybe this weekend :)



Awwww! Feel better soon! A Hot Toddy might help... My mom swears by Vicks Vapor Rub for everything:)

[LaneyDoll]

I did it! I got all 3 sweet treat packages in the mail today! So, my recipients should get the by Wednesday or Thursday of next week:)


I got mine Wed and I love it! Thank you for such an awesome treat! :)

All of mine were baked last night and taken to the post office this morning. So, next week, everyone on my list should receive either M & M cookies, triple chocolate cookies with butterscotch chips, chocolate cherry coconut cookies or a combination of the three. If you indicated an allergy to anything, you got M & M cookies.

edit to add: The M & M cookies are crispy cookies like Chips Ahoy cookies. If you are a fan of chewy, my apologies, this is how they turn out and they are my fave so they are the ones I share with people.

:sparklyheart:

[LaneyDoll]

i was going to suggest including the recipes with the treats.....that way you can add to your recipes AND know if there's anything you shouldn't have.....

I did not include a recipe. I have been baking the M & M cookies since I was 16 so there is not a recipe I can share.

The people on my list indicated an allergy to coconut, nuts and aspartame. None of those are in these cookies. They were the first to be done so they were not in contact with anything but I do bake with nuts a lot so keep that in mind.

For the person with the nut allergy, you got half a dozen M & M cookies and in a separate bag, there are two chocolate cherry coconut cookies. I was not sure if the nut allergy extended to coconut.

I did not do pretty containers, just Ziploc bags. By sending this way, the U.S. packages were (more cost effectively) sent out priority mail in the small boxes.

[QueenofSmirks]

I'm being stubborn about baking the day before I ship, which is why I still haven't baked! I could have had them done on almost any Saturday, but wouldn't be able to ship until Monday, so I didn't. I'm going to try to bake them tomorrow if I can find the time. Next week is Finals, and then on Saturday, I leave for Vegas!!! So, it might have to wait until I get back but they will definitely go out by the Dec 30th "deadline"!! :)

[QueenofSmirks]

I shirked my responsibilities (studying) last night and made the cookies! They are being shipped out today! :)

[LaneyDoll]

I have something waiting at the post office for me. Could be something I ordered from E-bay but I really hope it is treats ;)

Someone sent me a really awesome looking tin of goodies but apparently it was not meant for me to have them. When I opened the box, the tin had opened in transit and all that remained of the treats were crumbs. The box was literally full of shattered treats and tissue. :(

So, whoever sent this, I truly appreciate the time & effort you put into it and I really wish I had been able to enjoy what was sent. Thank you; maybe next year we will be on the same list again :)

:sparklyheart:

[OS Butch]

It doesn't happen often, but when it does......My sweet tooth has been activated! Here it is 11:15pm and I am making some chex mix caramel. It will be ready in about 40 minutes:)

[QueenofSmirks]

Welllllll, treaters.... It's been awfully quiet in here! Who has received their treats?? I was out of town, just returned last night, and was too tired to check my mail, so I may have some surprises in my mailbox as I type this! My goodies went out last week - the ones I sent to Canada will likely get there next week, but perhaps the end of this week. I will apologize in advance if they are dried out by then - I would normally wrap cookies in plastic, but these said to store "loosely covered".. so... I hope they are in good shape when they arrive :)

[girl_dee]

we received the most awesome package of the most delicious sweet treats ever!!!!

We are sharing them with a 93 year old and another relative of the household today.

Thank you, thank you.

The treats were wonderful but the sentiment was ever more wonderful.

Thank you!!!!!

[LaneyDoll]

Welllllll, treaters.... It's been awfully quiet in here! Who has received their treats??

I got two out of four (I do not *think* you and I were on each other's list). One of the treats was super amazing and one did not survive transit but looked like it was quite lovely when it started its trip :)

:sparklyheart:

[weatherboi]

All sweet treats have been mailed and should be received before the weekend. Casa de Snow has received one of 3 packages. Queen of Smirks makes great bars! I hope it all survives the journey and everybody gets to enjoy. Sign me up for next year.

[QueenofSmirks]

I'm looking forward to receiving treats! :) I'm glad ya'll liked the ones I made :)

[tara_kerrie]

I got two out of four (I do not *think* you and I were on each other's list). One of the treats was super amazing and one did not survive transit but looked like it was quite lovely when it started its trip :)

:sparklyheart:

We also received 2 of 4. I am hoping that Jules sweet treats survived the trip. If not i am deeply sorry.

[LaneyDoll]

All sweet treats have been mailed and should be received before the weekend. Casa de Snow has received one of 3 packages. Queen of Smirks makes great bars! I hope it all survives the journey and everybody gets to enjoy. Sign me up for next year.

Received today! I cannot wait to try them :)

We also received 2 of 4. I am hoping that Jules sweet treats survived the trip. If not i am deeply sorry.

I could account for the other one (now two) that I received. But, I am glad to know WHO it was who sent me the ones that ended up damaged. I could not thank anyone for what looked to be a great deal of effort and thought and I like to be able to thank someone when possible. Despite not getting to actually sample anything, I truly appreciated the package. :)

Maybe next year I will have better luck with delivery ;)

:sparklyheart:

[QueenofSmirks]

I received a package from Casa de Snow and the contents were delicious!! I also love the box it came in! (I have a box fetish... it's documented somewhere else on the site LOL)

[cinnamongrrl]

Bumping for those interested. :)

I'm not sure yet if I will be joining or not...