Cookie Exchange Party: Get together with a group of friends and bake cookies to exchange. Serve the following beverages:

Crockpot Hot Apple Cider

1 gallon apple cider or juice
12 whole cloves
3 sticks cinnamon
2 whole nutmegs
2 large pieces crystallized ginger

Place all ingredients in crockpot. Heat on high for 2 hours, and on low to keep warm until ready to serve. This makes about 20 servings. Keep another batch ready to go in the kitchen in a second crockpot or in a large pan on the stove simmering at the lowest temperature.

M&M's Hot Chocolate

1/2 c M & M's plain chocolate candies
2 c hot milk

Place candy in blender. Add hot milk. Whiz until smooth. Pour into mugs. Serves 2