Ideal for these thrifty, DIY times Cookie Swap! is an idea-packed, fun-filled, slightly sassy guide for everyone who wants in on the latest entertaining trend: cookie swaps! It outlines all the basics for planning and hosting a cookie exchange, as well as loads of extras: the rules of the swap; cookie swap math; swap-party themes (bridal and baby showers, school fundraisers, Valentine's Day singles mixers, even a swap for National Com Dog Day!); invitations; games; decorating and baking tips; essential equipment and pantry items; and more. And of course it features more than 60 delectable, foolproof recipes (and dozens of variations) for cookies of every sort, from simple drop cookies like Classic Peanut Butter Cookies and Hazelnut Espresso Chip Cookies to sophisticated sweets like Flaky Cardamom Palmiers and Green Tea Sandwich Cookies with Almond Cream. There are plenty of options, too, for people who prefer their cookies on the savory side, have special dietary needs, or who'd rather do their "baking" without turning on the oven. A full-color gatefold shows the cookies in all their tempting, swap-table splendor.