Ep 2. This Glacier Tastes Like Thin Mints

In episode 2 of Girl Scout Cookie Championship, titled "This Glacier Tastes Like Thin Mints," the remaining four bakers are challenged to create desserts that incorporate Thin Mints cookies. The competition is fierce as the contestants battle it out in a series of challenges to impress the judges and win the ultimate prize - a feature in Girl Scouts' national magazine and $10,000 in cash.

As the episode begins, the bakers are introduced to this week's guest judge, Sherry Yard, a three-time James Beard Award-winning pastry chef and a member of the Girl Scouts' board of directors. She explains the first challenge: to create an elegant plated dessert that highlights the Thin Mints cookie. The contestants have only 60 minutes to complete this task, and the clock starts ticking.

The bakers are all working diligently to make the best possible dessert, but they each have their own style and approach. One baker wants to make a deconstructed Thin Mints tart, while another is thinking about a twist on a classic chocolate mousse. The clock keeps ticking, and the pressure continues to build.

Once time is up, the contestants present their creations to the judges: Yard, along with returning judges Nacho Aguirre, pastry chef and author of The Pastry Chef's Little Black Book, and Katie Lee, co-host of Food Network's The Kitchen. The judges taste each dessert and offer their critiques, praising some bakers for creativity and execution, while others are encouraged to step up their game.

Following the first challenge, the contestants move on to the second challenge: to create a dessert inspired by the rugged beauty of Glacier National Park in Montana, where the Thin Mints cookie flavor was first created. The bakers are given two hours to prepare this more elaborate dessert, using ingredients that evoke the natural elements of the park: snow, trees, water and rocks.

The bakers use their culinary skills to incorporate these elements in their desserts, creating stunning works of art that look almost too beautiful to eat. One baker makes a towering chocolate sculpture that evokes the image of a mountain range, while another uses freeze-dried raspberries and a white chocolate glaze to create the look of a glacier.

As the judging commences, the contestants present their finished desserts to the panel. The judges are impressed by the level of creativity on display and the way the bakers have incorporated the elements of Glacier National Park into their desserts. However, only one baker will win the title of Girl Scout Cookie Champion and the $10,000 cash prize.

The episode is filled with drama, excitement and plenty of surprises as the bakers compete for the ultimate prize. Each contestant brings their unique style and approach to the challenges, making for an entertaining and engaging show. Whether you're a fan of baking, Girl Scout cookies or simply enjoy watching cooking competitions, "This Glacier Tastes Like Thin Mints" is sure to leave you entertained and intrigued.