SEASON #4 - WINNER EVERY EPISODES

EPISODE #1: Can you crack this One?                                  5 To Start.

HOSTS: Eddie Jackson & Ree Drummond.

A new format is for this season.  Ree & Eddie are in the kitchen at the beginning with the Bakers already started on the first challenge.  They will be the only two judges for the first challenge and a guest judge will join them on the Display Challenge.

JUDGES: Rotating Judges.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  MIK NUZZI              Cookie Bakery Owner                             ----------------

2.  JULIE DOMAILLE    Real Estate Agent                                   ----------------

3.  DANIEL WILSON      Pastry Chef                                            ---------------

4.  HELLEN DAVENPORT Bakery Owner                original from Managua, NICARAGUA

5.  ANDREA GOOSENS        Cookie Bakery Owner    "          "                       BELIZE

DECORATING CHALLENGE - Make interlocking decorated cookies.  Mini puzzles two different designs that fit together and make a picture in 90 minutes.

ELIMINATED - Daniel & Julie.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE - Build a spectacular display out of cookies - The Nutcracker.  10 inches tall & classic nuts - Almonds, Pecan, and Walnuts in 2 1/2 hours.

       THE WINNER IS ANDREA $10,000

EPISPODE #2: Vision of Christmas.                                         5 To Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  ASHLEE CHRISTMAN             Bakery Owner                     -------------------

2.  LINA PEPE                                   "            "                       Boca Raton, FLORIDA

3.  BRIAN MUFFOLETTO                Teacher                         Buffalo, NEW YORK

4.  SONJA NORWOOD                      Teacher                         Houston, TEXAS

5.  BELINDA BIGOLD                  Bakery Owner                  Winnipeg, CANADA

DECORATING CHALLENGE - Xmas of the Future.

- 90 minutes to dream up two designs that imagine how Christmas will be in the future.

JUDGED BY:  Eddie & Ree.

ELIMINATED - Lena & Brian (I am glad - he made a racist comment toward Lina)

DISPLAY CHALLENGE - Solve the Impossible Open Gifts Problem by making the packing breakable and edible made from cookies. 

GUEST JUDGE - Gesine Prado.

         THE WINNER IS - ASHLEE   $10,000

EPISODE #3: Homespun Christmas.                                         5 To Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  JONATHAN CEDRONE                   Baker                                 Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA

2.  JACQUELINE TERREL               Bakery Owner                        Houston, TEXAS

3.  BUNNY LYONS                             "              "                             Berlin, NEW JERSEY

4.  KATRICE SCOTT               Online Bakery Owner                   Frederick, MARYLAND

5.  ERICA VAUGH                   Bakery Owner                               Mandeville, LOUISANA

DECORATING CHALLENGE - Cross-Stitch Christmas Cookies.  Make only 1 Big Cookie in 2 hours.

ELIMINATED: Bunny - her fondant was good,

                         Katrice - her edges weren't clear.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE - Wreathe & Christmas Characters in 2 hours.

  GUEST JUDGE - Jason Smith.

      THE   WINNER IS - JACQUELINE OF $10,000

EPISODE #4: Christmas Illusions.                                     5 To Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  BRITTANY JEFFREY          Home Bakery Owner                   New York City, New York

2.  TAISHI LIGON                       "        "             "                        ---------------------------

3.  JUSTIN CHARBONEAU      "         "             "                                          COLORADO

4.  MINH BINGHAM                 Home Baker                                -----------------------------

5.  DYLAN HALE                         "        "                                        ------------------------------

DECORATING CHALLENGE - Tie Dye Cookie

- 2 different Christmas cookies in 90 minutes.

ELIMINATED - Justin - his colors are not Christmas

                            Dylan - Too Simple.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE - Complete a lovely platter of savory Christmas favorites served on a platter made of cookies.

GUEST JUDGE - Gesine Prado.

           THE WINNER IS - TAISHI OF $10,000

EPISODE #5: Christmas Games and Music.                                         5 To Start.

PLAYERS

1.  THOMAS BLAKE HOGAN     Cookie Artist                           --------------------

2.  ALICIA SIMS-REYNOLDS      Bakery Owner                         ---------------------

3.  CHRISTINA RAMSEY              Home Bakery Owner              ---------------------

4.  TINNELL SLOAN                          "        "           "                    Houston, TEXAS

5.  EMILY HENEGAR                 Student/Bakery Owner               ---------------------

DECORATING CHALLENGE - Mix and Match Character Cookies.  Three Cookies in three pieces.

ELIMINATED: Alicia - Details were messy,

                          Emily - Specific was not enough.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE - Bring Holiday music to life with a 3D Cookie display using the Flavors:  Pears, Figs & Chestnuts.

GUEST JUDGE - Gesine Prado.

         THE WINNER IS - CHRISTINA.   $10,000.

EPISODE #6: Christmas is Heating Up.                   5 to Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  DRALISE SMART                           Bakery Owner                     -------------------------

2.  AUBREY NARDOZZI                Home Bakery Owner                ------------------------

3.  TYKEMIA CARMAN                       Bakery Owner                     Syracuse, NEW YORK

4.  ANDREA SCHEIB                       Home Bakery Owner              -----------------------

5.  JORDAN SMITH                           "          "           "                    -----------------------

DECORATING CHALLENGE - Christmas Wedding Cookies.

- In 90 minutes Create two different designs for a couple getting married at Christmas.

ELIMINATED - Andrea - not enough wedding,

                           Jordan - he needs more time.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE - In the Desert.

- Create a Holiday Tree in the desert e.g. Palm Tree, Cacti.  Must use the Flavor - Prune, Prune Butter, or Prune Juice.

GUEST JUDGE - Jason Smith. 

        THE WINNER IS - AUBREY $10,000

SEASON #3 - WINNER EVERY EPISODE.

 ESIPODE #1: Homemade Cookies.                                                  5 to Start

HOST: Eddie Jackson

PRIZE: $10,000 for every episode.

JUDGES: Brandi Milloy,

                  Matt Adlard,

                  Ree Drummond.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  ALEXIS RUDDOCK      Organic Bakery Owner                               Forth Worth, TEXAS

2.  ASHLEY LANDERMAN       Bakery Owner                                     New Braunfels, TEXAS

3.  ALEX COPELAND             Home Bakery Owner                              Columbus, OHIO

4.  SARA BOGART                     "        "           "                                     Aurora, COLORADO

5.  MARLYN BIRMINGHAM    "        "           "                                     Montreal, QUEBEC

DECORATING CHALLENGE: Creating Cookies that look exactly like handcrafted gifts, include two different types of crafting material in 90 minutes.

ELIMINATED:  Alexis & Sara.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE: Make a Garland out of Cookies & use these flavors: Smoked Scotch, Smoked Paprika, Smoked Almonds & Gouda Cheese.  Use two doughs & include 3D ornaments in 4 hours.

                 THE WINNER IS: ASHLEY $10,000.

EPISODE #2:  Center of the Season.                                       5 to Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  CHELSEA HUNT                Bakery Owner                               Pheonix, ARIZONA

2.  JOSH JUAREZ                 Dog Bakery Owner                          Austin, TEXAS

3.  SASHA GUSTAFSON             Bakery Owner                          Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA  

4.  ANTHONY CORIANO               "        "                                   Elk Grove, CALIFORNIA

5.  TIPHANIE CANNON                  "        "                                  -------------. IOWA

JUDGES: Ree Drummond,

     Vivian Chan,

     Dan Langan.      

DECORATING CHALLENGE: Creating a slice and baking Christmas cookies in 90 minutes.

RESULTS: ELIMINATED: Anthony & Sasha.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE: Conceive and Construct a cookie tableau.  Use one the following 

savory Spices: Cumin, Tarragon, Thyme, and Sage in 2 1/2 hours.

       THE WINNER IS:       JOSH $10,000

EPISODE #3: Merry Christmas Makeover.                               5 to Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  SUZY CRAVEN                       Cookie Baker                       Coppell, TEXAS

2.  JASMINE CHO                            "        "                             Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA

3.  JUSTIN SALINAS                       "        "                             Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA

4.  JENNIFER GRAYER               Bakery Owner                      -----------------------------

5.  JEFF GOSCHE                             "          "                           -------------------------------

PRIZE: $10,000

JUDGES: Ree Drummond,

                 Brandi Milloy,

                 Matt Adlard.

DECORATING CHALLENGE: Make Cookies showing one of your favorite characters from the North Pole getting in shape inside and another character getting in shape outside in 90 minutes.

ELIMINATED: Jennifer & Justin.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE: Remodel the North Pole residence.  Must use with flavors: Olive Oil, Almond Butter, Tahini, or Avocado.  Must be 6" tall & use two different doughs in 4 hours.

      THE WINNER IS - JASMINE    $10,000.

EPISODE #4: Colors of Christmas.                                      5 to Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  LAURA MERKEL             Bakery Owner                      Ephrata, PENNSYLVANIA

2.  KARA SHALL                   "              "                            Gross Pointe, MICHIGAN

3.  MAISHA COTTMAN       Home Bakery Owner              ----------------------

4.  MEGAN SAVELY                Bakery Owner                   Richland, WASHINGTON

5.  JORDAN GATES              Home Bakery Owner             -----------------------------

JUDGES.

1.  Ree Drummond,

2.  Dwayne Ingraham - Winner of Best Baker in America

3.  Gesine Prado.

DECORATING CHALLENGE: Making White Out Cookies.  All icings, sprinkles, etc... must be white.  One design must be Outdoor & the other must be indoor.

      ELIMINATED:  Jordan & Kara.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE: Must make a cookie tart - layers of giant cookies with luscious cream.  Use 2 different doughs.  Include red & green flavors in 2 1/2 hours.

                              WINNER - LAURA $10,000

EPISODE #5: Picture Perfect Christmas.                                   5 to Start.

 PLAYERS (5)

1.  STEPHEN HORNER                Home   Baker                      --------------

2.  PETE HUTCHINSON              Cookie Artist                       --------------

3.  LUCIE RADCLIFFE                Bakery Owner                      --------------

4.  LOURDES PASCHAL                 "          "                                     TEXAS

5.  SARAKAY HANNEL                   "         "                              -----------------

JUDGES:

1.  Gesine Prado

2.  Dwayne Ingraham

3.  Ree Drummond.

DECORATING CHALLENGE: Make a Mosaic Design on one large cookie 6" at least in 2 hours.

ELIMINATED: SaraKay  & Lourdes.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE: Cookie Platter Picture.  Creating a table out of multiple cookies to create an overall picture use a dozen cookies & 2 doughs.  Include the flavors:  Blue Curacao, Anisette, Creme de Methe & Kirsch in 2 hours.

                THE WINNER IS:

                                    LUCIE   $10,000

EPISODE #6: Christmas Traditions.                                  5 to Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  STEPHANIE TORRES           Cookie Bakery Owner            Portsmouth, VIRGINIA

2.  ALAN HURSIG                      Cookie Baker                           Houston, TEXAS

3.  CHERYL HENDERSON        Creative Director                     -------------------------

4.  DANIEL MICHALEK            Cookie Hobbyist                      San Jose, CALIFORNIA

5.  ASHLEY SPRAGGINS           Bakery Owner                          St. Louis, MISSOURI

JUDGES:

1.  Ree Drummond

2.  Aarti Sequeira

3.  Gesine Prado.

DECORATING CHALLENGE: Creating Cookies Cards of Cookies. 1 Silly and 1 Heart-Felted.  Include an Image and a Message in 90 minutes.  Two will be eliminated.

ELIMINATED: Ashley & Daniel.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE: Toppler for Christmas Tree.  Creating a Tree Toppler.  Use two different types of Dough in 2 1/2 hours.

                             THE WINNER IS:

                                          STEPHANIE    $10,000

EPISODE #7: Christmas Mischief.                                       5 To Start.

 

PLAYERS (5)

1.  RYAN WOOD             Baking Sitter                           New York City, NEW YORK

2.  PINAR GWYN            Bakery Owner                          -------------------------

3.  SCOTT FRENCH        Cookie Artist                           Houston, TEXAS

4.  BRI OROZCO              Bakery Lead Decorator          New Braunfels, TEXAS

5.  BRITTANY DERVIN    Bakery Owner                       Chicago, ILLINOIS

JUDGES:

1.  Ree Drummond

2.  Vivian Chan

3.  Dan Langan.

DECORATING CHALLENGE - Make a Christmas Character Mask out of Cookies.  Make 3 versions - one for each judge & mounted it on a stick in 90 minutes.  Two will be eliminated.

ELIMINATED: Brittany & Ryan.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE - In 2 1/2 hours make a 3-Dimensional Cookie tableau of the mischievous Elf getting into trouble.  Must use these ingredients: Cayenne, Jalapeno, Siracha, & Chile de Arbol.

              THE WINNER IS - SCOTT    $10,000.

EPISODE #8: Bright Lights, Big Cookies.                                5 To Start.

PLAYERS (5)

1.  KARA WHITE                        Bakery Owner                     Seattle, WASHINGTON

2.  MORGAN GAUNT                  "          "                              Bellingham, WASHINGTON

3.  LESLIE SRODEK-JOHNSON   Lead Baker                      Northfield, OHIO

4.  NATHAN CHANDLER              Head Baker                      Pocatello, IDAHO

5.  VELMA PEREZ                      Bakery Owner                      Houston, TEXAS

JUDGES:

1.  Ree Drummond,

2.  Aarti Sequeira,

3.  Dan Langan.

DECORATING CHALLENGE - Use one classic Christmas cookie cutter to make two different designs.  One designs to be a holiday character and the other must be with the character in a holiday scene in 90 minutes.

ELIMINATED - Morgan & Velma.

DISPLAY CHALLENGE - Build One 3D design that incorporates edible glass.  Must use Flavor - Wine, Coffee or Turmeric. in 2 1/2 hours.

LESLIE - Coffee                    KARA - Wine                                    NATHAN - Turmeric.

                     THE WINNER IS - LESLIE      $10,000.