Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown

Host Carla Hall challenges three teams of bakers to decide what the holidays will look like in the future ... in gingerbread form! To make their displays as futuristic as possible, they'll make a dessert with a very space-age ingredient: freeze-dried berries. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help Carla decide whose display is worth a modern $10,000 prize.

When Santa's away, the elves get into all sorts of mischief back at the workshop! Host Carla Hall challenges the teams to conjure up their gingerbread versions of spicy elven mayhem and pair their chaotic creations with a dessert made with a spicy pepper. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help Carla choose which team of mischief makers will win $10,000.

If you didn't know about the epic battle between Santa and his nemesis Jack Frost, you will now! Host Carla Hall challenges the baking teams to portray this age-old conflict in gingerbread and incorporate a sweet and salty dessert that reflects the relationship of these frenemies. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen choose a side as they help pick the winning team.

Host Carla Hall challenges the teams to create gingerbread versions of spectacular holiday parades and incorporate a baked item made with comforting hot cocoa. Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help decide which team will march home with $10,000.

Carla Hall tasks the baking teams with capturing The Nutcracker ballet in gingerbread, complete with an elaborate stage and a baked item featuring nuts. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help choose which team will dance off with $10,000.

The North Pole's citizens are very sporting types, so Carla Hall challenges the teams to create gingerbread displays with moving parts that show off their unique games. Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help decide which team takes the gold.

Host Carla Hall tasks the baking teams with bringing a huge holiday ski chalet to life while incorporating a baked element made with a fancy liqueur. Judges Stephanie Boswell and Kalen Allen help determine which team will ski away with $10,000.