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Cape Cod Holiday Baking Classic with Carla Hall

November 20, 2023
A plate of decorated Christmas cookies—a true Holiday Baking Classic—sits on the table with a glass of milk, a cocktail, and a blurred Christmas tree with twinkling lights in the background.

As the holiday season unfolds, the enchanting aroma of freshly baked goods fills the air, and what better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than with the Cape Cod Holiday Baking Classic! This inaugural event brings together talented bakers from the Cape Cod community and beyond to showcase their skills and spread joy through delectable treats. Food Network personality, Carla Hall, who will also serve as head “Chef-eree” alongside a team of hungry judges in tasting every entry to find New England’s best holiday cookies.  Join us as we introduce you to the passionate bakers who will be enchanting our taste buds at this year’s classic.

Two women stand together smiling in front of a step-and-repeat banner for the Cape Cod Baking Classic and Maxi-Cosi, channeling the joyful spirit of holiday baking.
Cape Cod Holiday Baking Classic Winners

...the winners are!

Professional: 
Debi Lindsey – Overall
April Needham – Creativity
Sandra Lucca – Taste
Amateur:  
Karen Griffith – Overall
Sara Lane – Creative
Daniel Ignokwe – Taste
Holiday cookies decorated as wreaths and ornaments.
Featured Baker

Julia Conroy

Julia’s mission statement is:  “To spread joy by giving away delicious baked treats for free to those in need to make special occasions even sweeter.” Her journey began in August 2020 and was inspired by her cherished memories with her grandmother.  She became an officially recognized 501(c) organization in September 2022 and has been expanding her mission ever since.  Definitely check out Give a Cake a Bakery to follow Julie’s journey!

Julia’s favorite cookie is the Classic Chocolate Chip.

Julia’s tip:  “I like to use a more brown sugar than white sugar in chocolate chip cookies to get a more caramel taste.”

A woman stands behind a table displaying individually wrapped baked goods at an indoor Holiday Baking event, with festive decorations and a Cape Cod waterfront view in the background.
A person stands behind a table displaying wrapped cookies, with holiday decorations and poinsettias nearby, evoking the charm of Cape Cod's festive season, and a window view of a lake in the background.
Three women stand closely together, smiling at the camera indoors. The woman in the middle, reminiscent of Carla Hall's vibrant style, wears red glasses, a yellow scarf, and a burgundy jacket. It feels like the joy of holiday baking fills the room.
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A woman with blonde hair and glasses, wearing a black top, stands indoors near a decorated Cape Cod–inspired display with holiday items and a fake fur throw.
Two women stand side by side indoors, one wearing a burgundy blazer and plaid pants, the other in a black lace dress. A small decorated tree to the left hints at Holiday Baking magic on Cape Cod.
Two people sit on a brown couch; one laughs energetically, sporting red glasses and a velvet jacket reminiscent of Carla Hall, while the other claps with a neutral expression. An undecorated tree nearby hints at Holiday Baking fun to come.
Celebrity chef Carla Hall, in her uniform and apron, stands beside a seated man in glasses and a pink sweater, ready for some Cape Cod Holiday Baking in this inviting indoor scene.
Three adults and two children, some in holiday attire and Santa hats, pose together with Carla Hall in front of a Cape Cod Holiday Baking Classic event backdrop.
Two women stand together, smiling, in front of a backdrop with "Cape Cod Holiday Baking Classic" and "Maxi-Cosi" logos—celebrating the spirit of holiday baking with chef Carla Hall.