One time on Usenet, pamjd > said:

> I was asked to organize a homemade cookie exchange at work. I am
> thinking people will drop off cookies( bring 24 cookies get 24
> cookies) on Weds. or Thurs. and pick up a assorted box of cookies on
> Fri. Someone suggested no bars or no bake cookies. Has anyone done a
> similar exchange at work and be willing to share advice or experiences
> about how it went? Thanks,

I haven't done it at work, although we had a great cookie exchange
here on RFC a few years ago. Anyway, my mother's office used to do
them all the time -- she'd bring home some really interesting
cookies. I'm not sure why someone suggested no bars, as bar cookies
can be really creative and good. But for a nice cookie for sharing,
I'd suggest something unusual -- maybe Pfeffernusse or these Chewy
Toffee Cookies:

Chewy Toffee Cookies

2-1/4 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. butter (room temp.)
3/4 C. white sugar
3/4 C. brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
10 oz. (1-3/4 C.) Toffee Bits

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Sift together
flour, soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, and
vanilla until well blended. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour
mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in toffee bits. Drop by
rounded teaspoon fulls onto prepared cookie sheet (greased or covered
with parchment paper). Bake 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely,
about 4 dozen cookies.

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Jani in WA