Nothing says ‘the holidays’ more than baking and binge-eating easy to make cookies with loved ones. Hosting a holiday cookie-swap party is not only perfect for the season, but a great way to have an assortment of satisfying sugary goodness.

“My friends and I made a contest out of it,” said 22-year-old former Moorpark College student Monica Wheeler said. “Everyone challenged themselves and made some really great desserts.”

All that is required is for everyone to bring in their own batch of homemade cookies to share and discuss with the group.

For a fun twist, allow those friends who are baking beginners to bring store-bought cookies and have everyone try to guess which ones are home-made and which ones are out of the box.

For those in need of a recipe for such an event, or for those who are just cookie enthusiasts, here is a simple and tasty recipe the Student Voice invites everyone to try!

White Chocolate Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients:

1-box spice cake mix (any brand)

15 ounce can of Libby’s 100% pure pumpkin

10 ounce bag white chocolate mini-chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Pour the spice cake mix into a mixing bowl

Add the 100% pure pumpkin

Mix by hand until both ingredients are incorporated together

Add half the bag of mini-chips

With the dough: Take a spoon and make two-inch balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet. Press the top of the ball lightly with the palm of your hand

Bake for 15-18 minutes and let cool.

Enjoy these irresistible and delicious holiday treats!