Do you love to bake from scratch? The new Gold Medal Flour Scratch Bakers Cookie Challenge will celebrate the most delicious and most award-worthy cookies at the 2013 San Diego County Fair. The contest will be judged on Thursday, July 4 at 1 pm in the Home & Hobby Building at the fairgrounds. Entering this contest will earn you a free ticket into the fair!
Using the premium quality of Gold Medal® flour, contestants are asked to create any kind of cookie…any style, size or shape is welcome as long as it’s made from scratch!
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Judges choose winning recipes with the best appearance, flavor and texture. Awards and recognition await the top finishers, such as cash prizes of $100 (for 1st place), $50 (2nd) and $25 (3rd). Winners receive an award certificate, celebratory apron and complimentary bag of Gold Medal flour. Winners may also be featured by Gold Medal on Facebook or other communications.
For contest details and complete entry guidelines, contact the San Diego County Fair entry office at 858-792-4207 or visit the contest section of http://www.sdfair.com/.
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As a warm up, try these Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix sugars, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.
