Christmas Cookie Challenge Season 1 Episode 3

Ep 3. Santa's Sweet Spot

  • TV-G
  • November 20, 2017
  • 42 min
  • 7.2  (9)

It's all about celebrating the holidays on this festive episode of Christmas Cookie Challenge. In episode 3, titled "Santa's Sweet Spot," five bakers compete to see who can create the most delicious and visually stunning sweet treats.

Host Eddie Jackson kicks off the episode by introducing the judges – pastry chef and owner of B-Rite Bakery in Brooklyn, Gesine Prado, and award-winning cake designer and pastry chef, Jason Smith. This week's challenge focuses on sugar cookies, but with a fun twist – the bakers must use Santa Claus as their inspiration for both their cookie designs and flavors.

The first round is a 90-minute cookie baking challenge, where the bakers must create three different types of Santa-inspired sugar cookies. The judges are looking for cookies that taste great and showcase the bakers' creativity with their designs. The bakers dive right in, some choosing to create classic Santa designs like his hat, beard, and belt, while others opt for more unique interpretations like a Santa-themed snowman and a surfing Santa.

As the timer ticks down, the bakers rush to finish their cookie creations, some making last-minute adjustments to ensure their cookies stand out visually. Once the time is up, the judges taste each cookie and provide feedback on flavor, texture, and appearance.

Round two introduces a new challenge – the bakers must now create an edible centerpiece that showcases their Santa-inspired sugar cookies. The centerpiece must stand out visually and be a show-stopping focal point for any holiday dessert table. Jewelry designer and sugar artist Michelle Wibowo joins the judges' panel to provide her expert opinion on the bakers' creations.

The bakers have two hours to complete their centerpiece, and they use everything from sugar to fondant to create eye-catching designs. One baker creates a beautiful Santa-inspired sleigh out of gingerbread, while another opts for an elegant tiered cake featuring Santa's classic red and white colors. The judges are blown away by the level of creativity and skill on display.

At the end of round two, the judges examine each centerpiece closely, breaking down the visual elements and evaluating how well the cookies work in harmony with the design. As the bakers await the judgment, they're nervous but excited to hear which of them will take home the prize.

The judges deliver the final verdict, and one baker emerges as the winner, securing a $10,000 prize and bragging rights as the best Santa-inspired cookie baker of the week. It's a joyful and festive episode that will get viewers excited for the upcoming holiday season.

Overall, Christmas Cookie Challenge episode 3, "Santa's Sweet Spot," is a heartwarming and entertaining celebration of all things Santa Claus. With its exciting challenges, expert judges, and talented bakers, viewers are sure to be left wanting more.

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Christmas Cookie Challenge, Season 1 Episode 3, is available to watch free on Food Network and stream on Food Network. You can also stream, download, buy, rent Christmas Cookie Challenge on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    November 20, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (9)