The Winner
Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookie
Michele Stutzman, Ravenna – Wedgewood
About the Competition
This year 12 contestants and, coincidentally, 12 judges, participated in our annual holiday cookie contest; each cookie received a score from a participating judge, meaning every cookie was independently scored 12 times.
The scoring was weighted to favor Taste and Appearance, with a maximum of 10 points each. A simple and divine chocolate chip cookie won the hearts of many of the judges but didn’t bubble to the top because of its lack of festivity. Tough cookie decisions had to be made. Every entry was truly divine, and I’m so very grateful for the enthusiastic, energetic, and “all-in” competitive spirit of our 12 contestants. Every participant deserves star baker, but there is only one 2022 Holiday Signature.
The Top Three cookies for 2022
#1 – Michele Stutzman, Ravenna Hub, Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookie
#2 – Enzo Chickadel, Shoreline Hub, Pumpkin Ginger Molasses
#3 – Luca Chickadel, Shoreline Hub, Oma and Opa’s Holiday Chocolate Chip Shortbread
For Your Baking Pleasure
Jean Stewart, Olympia – Westside
Cranberry Joy Cookies
Teresa Osborn, Greenwood
Hobnob Chocolate Cookie
Marcella Anderson, Gig Harbor
The Good Cookie
Erika Bowles, Gig Harbor
Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookie
Cathy Martin, Shoreline
Nutcracker Sweets
Luca Chickadel, Shoreline
Oma & Opa’s Holiday Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Enzo Chickadel, Shoreline
Pumpkin Ginger Molasses
Ginger Petersen, Bainbridge
Chocolate Chip, Almond, Cheery Cookies
Matthew Mizulo, Kirkland – Mothership
Dark Horse Cookie
Milla McLachlan, Portland – Villa Ridge
South African Herzoggies w/ A Pacific Northwest Twist
Mary Stadler, Bellingham – Southhill
Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint
