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    TaraTeaspoon » Course » Desserts

    Tara On The Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge

    Published: Nov 10, 2017 · Updated: Oct 18, 2023 by Tara Teaspoon · This page may contain affiliate and sponsored links. See my full disclosure

    Tara on the Christmas Cookie Challenge

     Watch me on the Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge show and read an article for a little back story!

    No cable? Watch on iTunes. Episode 2, Traditions Tuned Trendy!

    All the info you need to see my first ever appearance as a contestant on a reality cooking competition! And READ THIS article from DeseretNews.com for a little back story!

    A few years ago I was a judge on the Food Network Thanksgiving Challenge and had a blast. I'll tell you what: competing is a whole other story! It's intense!

    Season 1, Episode 2 Link

    Tara on the Christmas Cookie Challenge
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    I had a blast with host Eddie Jackson. He was the nicest guy! Even when he was bugging me with questions while I was trying to make cookies really fast! LOL.

    Judges Kimberly Bailey, Damiano Carrara and Ree Drummond were awesome. How fun to rub shoulders with these great bakers and cooks!

    Ree, The Pioneer Woman, and I go way back to my days at Ladies' Home Journal magazine (although I promise she wasn't bias in any way!)

    Star cookies by Tara

    Check out my Cookies section for lots of great holiday baking recipes.

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    1. Brittany Smart says

      July 19, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      so cool!! I love that show

      Reply
    2. Caroline says

      November 13, 2017 at 8:00 am

      My entire family can’t wait to watch you in action, and see if you win! Either way, we think you’re the best!!!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        November 26, 2017 at 8:44 am

        You're the best! I'm so glad y'all are watching!!

        Reply
    3. Belinda says

      November 10, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      Congratulations! Can't wait to see all 3 episodes. Got my DVR all set up!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        November 11, 2017 at 5:30 pm

        Ah Thanks Belinda!!!

        Reply
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