Christmas Cookie Challenge (2017)

Episode Overview

Ree Drummond and Eddie Jackson are kicking off a thrilling opening night at the Christmas cookie playhouse, where four talented gingerbread artists create cookie stick puppets. One of the puppet makers earns a standing ovation, gaining a significant advantage for the next challenge, while another competitor is eliminated. The three remaining bakers then construct elaborate gingerbread puppet theaters and put on a performance for Ree and Eddie! Their impressive creations must feature classic lollipop flavors like orange cream, butterscotch, root beer, cinnamon, or espresso. The gingerbread artist who garners the loudest applause will take home $10,000 and the coveted Golden Ornament.