Hosting a Holiday Cookie Exchange with Wilton + Giveaway

Baking and spending time with family and friends - two of my favorite things about the holidays. This year I'll be combining the two by hosting a cookie exchange. I've been a guest at several of these events in past years, but this will be the first time I've hosted one myself.


The timing couldn't be better, as Wilton has just released a new book, appropriately titled Cookie Exchange. It's filled with helpful tips on planning and hosting an exchange, yummy recipes and, of course, plenty of decorating ideas.



To help prepare for my party, Wilton sent a copy of the book along with a Hostess Package including everything from a Party Kit with invitations to cookie cutters, icing and sprinkles.

The date is set, invitations are in the mail, all that's left to do is decide what kind of cookies to make! Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some tips on hosting an exchange and some delicious cookie recipes. Whether you'll be hosting an exchange or simply want to make a nice batch of cookies, the Holiday Cookie area of Wilton's website is a great source for helpful advice and decorating ideas.

Wilton's Cookie Exchange is available now, with a retail price of $14.99. You'll also find all the bakeware and decorating supplies you need to make beautiful cookies in their online shop or at a store near you.

GIVEAWAY:

One lucky reader will receive an amazing Wilton Cookie Exchange Hostess Package including the following products:

• Wilton Cookie Exchange Book

• Cookie Exchange Party Kit
• Cookie Exchange Award Ribbons
• Cookie Box Kit
• Cookie Plate Kit
• Cookie Gift Box Kit
• Cookie Tent Box Kit
• Holiday Parchment Sheets
• Recipe Cards with Stickers
• Cookie Exchange Recipe Card and Photo Holder
• Cookie Exchange Bottle Labels

• 3 Pc. Winter Cutter Set
• 3 Pc. Holiday Cutter Set
• Snowflake Comfort Grip™ Cutter
• Non-Stick Mini Holiday Pan

• Cookie Pro™ Ultra II Cookie Press

• Holiday Red Cookie Scoop
• 13 Pc Cookie Decorating Set
• Green Cookie Icing
• Red Cookie Icing
• White Sugar Pearls
• Jumbo Snowflakes Sprinkles
• Red & Green Sparkle Gel
• Dark Green Colored Sugars

(Wilton reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value in case of unavailability.)

Mandatory Entry:

To enter the giveaway, visit the Wilton Cookie Shop and tell me what product you'd love to use for your holiday baking.

Optional Extra Entries
• 1 Extra Entry if you follow Wilton on Twitter.
• 1 Extra Entry if you subscribe via e-mail (see left sidebar)
• 1 Extra Entry if you follow this blog
• 1 Extra Entry if you add my button to your sidebar or add me to your blog roll
• 1 Extra Entry (Per Day) if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway - leave a link to your tweet.
• 1 Extra Entry for each of my other giveaways that you enter
• 5 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway with a link back here

Please leave an additional comment for each extra entry you complete.

RULES:

You do not need to be a blogger to enter this giveaway, however you must leave an e-mail address (or have it available in your profile) so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

This giveaway is open to residents of the United States only and will end at 8pm PST on November 25, 2009. The winner will be selected at random and the entry verified. Winner will be e-mailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

Good Luck!

Be sure not to miss my other current giveaways. You'll find a link list on the left sidebar.

Complimentary products provided for review and giveaway by Wilton. Opinions expressed are my own and based on my personal experience with the products.