Healthy Holiday Cookie Exchange

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Christmas

COOKIE EXCHANGE

There is something special about a favorite holiday cookie—the recipe passed down, the familiar scent in the kitchen, and the joy of sharing it with people you love.

Join us for an evening of connection and celebration as our community gathers to exchange meaningful holiday treats.

Together, we will create a beautiful new tradition sharing healthy holiday cookies while supporting the mission of the Freedom Kitchen program.

Let's have a dye-free, refined sugar-free holiday season.

HOW IT WORKS

IT'S AS SIMPLE AS 1-2-3

ONE

Bake Your Favorite Cookie

You'll bake 12 dozen of 1 kind of cookie.

TWO

Attend Cookie Exchange on 12/16

Taste test & purchase individual cookies from each other.

THREE

Build Your 10 Dozen Assortment

Choose your 10 varieties for your cookie exchange!

Everyone goes home with 10 dozen cookies

More Than a Cookie Exchange

COMMUNITY

Gather with local families who value real food, meaningful traditions, and helping kids grow through cooking. Meet new people, exchange ideas, and celebrate the season together.

TRADITION

Bring a holiday cookie that means something to your family. Discover new favorites, swap recipes, and carry home a collection of treats worth sharing.

OPPORTUNITY

The optional Freedom Kitchen Cookie Shoppe gives bakers—including young entrepreneurs—a chance to offer individually wrapped cookies for sale and share their talents with the community.

A healthier community...

For years, I have heard parents share the same struggle: they want to serve their families better food, yet often feel alone at family gatherings, potlucks, and holiday celebrations. It can be hard to honor your values when the food around you does not reflect them.

Freedom Kitchen has always been about more than one recipe or one class. It is about building a community of families who value real ingredients, thoughtful traditions, and raising kids who know what good food can be.

As we move into the holiday season, there is no better time to come together. Our Christmas Cookie Exchange is a chance to share favorite recipes, discover new treats, and celebrate with food we can feel good about serving the people we love.

YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS

We've got answers!

What do you mean by healthier?

The cookies must be dye-free and refined sugar-free. Similar to what we use in cooking class: organic cane, coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup. No corn syrup. No transfat (Crisco). Gluten-free is encouraged. Details will be sent once you sign up.

Can the kids sell cookies?

They will be able to sell 1 dozen, individually wrapped, cookies. Unlike the kids' fairs, this is more of a cookie exchange but each baker can sell 1 dozen of their cookies.

Is there a fee to participate?

Yes, there is a $30 fee to cover decorations, materials, and goody bag. Proceeds support Freedom Kitchen Kids cooking program.

Who can participate?

Anyone! This event is open to the community. Invite your grandparents or neighbors. Limited to 40 bakers but we will also offer Tasting Tickets for those that wish to come join us for Cookies & Cocoa.