Two bakers are tasked with a no-bake challenge, competing for a cash prize. The bakers also get some extra help from Cookie Corner, which comes in handy for their final bake.

Bakers are challenged with decorating gingerbread cookies for their mini bake, and the winning baker receives assistance from a surprise guest. For the main bake, teams create a beautifully festive winter wonderland scene.

Bakers tackle a delicious Hallmark published recipe for their mini-bake, and the winner chooses a member of the When Calls the Heart cast from Cookie Corner to assist with their next holiday challenge.

Judges will determine who makes the best chocolate chip cookie, and the winner will receive a set of helping hands for their next holiday challenge. Teams interpret letters to Santa and present some delightful creations.

Host Jack Wagner welcomes JC, Anna, Ricky, Jodi, Monica, and Laura to the Christmas Cookie Matchup kitchen. Bakers are tasked with their first mini-bake challenge then paired with the cast of When Calls the Heart.