Christmas Cookie Challenge (2017)

Episode Overview

Eddie Jackson has a deep appreciation for heartfelt homemade gifts, so he invites five of the finest cookie creators to craft cookies resembling handcrafted presents. Judges Matt Adlard, Ree Drummond, and Brandi Milloy select their top favorite from these charming creations. Following this, the contestants are challenged to design intricate cookie garlands that would be perfect for hanging by the fireplace. They elevate their cookies with unique smoky flavors, incorporating ingredients like paprika, smoked almonds, Gouda, and scotch. In the end, one talented cookie maker emerges victorious, claiming the $10,000 prize.