Yes, over the holidays I have been roped in to a cookie exchange. I do not bake.
Any ideas? If I have to do this I’d at least try to make it interesting. After much research, as I do not make cookies, I’m looking at both lebkuchen and pecan shortbread cookies.
I remember apple shortbreads were always a hit, also my molasses ginger cookie recipe from decades ago is in one sister’s hand, just short of a scanner to send it back.
Our containers were amazing. All came from our great uncle in Switzerland who sent lebkuchen every year. Pirate treasure chest, traditional Swiss tins, they were used to keep many holiday treats safe from weather and young children.
Those containers held mincemeat tarts, Scandinavians, apple shortbreads of course, date squares, snickerdoodles and many more to go from Thanksgiving to Christmas and beyond.
Butter, sugar, eggs, flour and flavorings. I can do cookies. It’s easier to have an oven that actually works. Holiday cheer! Dee
PS Anyone for latkes?
Cooking with Dee 
Mmmmm, latkes!
Day 1 of my Potato Diet here (Google it but I’ll send details later dependent upon my degree of success) – I made potato soup this AM, poured a hearty serving in a cup, realized that I’d omitted the pepper halfway to work :-(
Haven’t found a best recipe yet but don’t know of the potato diet. I’ll try to do my best on latkes and Rosti but baked potatoes are your best bet, with nonfat yogurt flavored with scallions. You took out Zoe’s hips. I can find the best latke recipe for you, girlfriend. Dee
Mmmm, latkes. Happy Hanukkah! We’re having a little family dinner tomorrow, as Ryan is on his way back from the other coast for winter break today. And our one day late Hanukkah party on Sunday, because that’s the day my latke maker could make them!