HUGs attending the party have two options: 1) attend for networking only, or 2) network and bake cookies as (4 dozen) which would allow them to participate in the cookie exchange. Me, being a foodie that I am, felt like it was my duty to bake, and so I baked 48 of my favorite chocolate chip cookies. Although they are my favorite, they looked sooooo plain compared to some of the fancy cookies that night O_o
Oh well...that realization came a bit too late LOL
Back to the party :) Here, HUGs were setting up their cookies.
During the party, guests had the opportunity to try the delicious crepes from Crepes de Licious. I had one myself - Nutella & strawberries. Very yummy.
Photo Credit: Jessica Blaine Smith Photography
I had to peel myself away from these delicious Summer Fresh Dips dips. My favorite was the hummus dip, it was soooooooooo good! I dipped every one of my baby carrots and Lavash Crackers in it.
Photo Credit: Jessica Blaine Smith Photography
Once everybody's cookies were set up, it was COOKIE EXCHANGE TIME! HUGs that baked cookies gathered around the table and each person was allowed to take 40 cookies home. Any leftover cookies were then available for everyone.
Here are just some of the cookies there that night...
And more....
I believe all the HUGs that night, to some degree or another, became cookie monsters (the Hip and Urban kind, of course).
These are the cookies I took home. I actually ate a few cookies before taking this picture, I couldn't help myself OK? =) And by the way, the half cookie at the bottom, it broke in the bag (not half eaten LOL)
The HugTO's Cookies & Champagne Party was such a success! I can't wait for the next #HugTO party ^_*