Left, Rhonda McFarland (tied for 1st place) with daughter Riley (Judge’s and People’s Choice winner) with President Abe Lincoln (Steve Wood) and historical Claremont resident Mary Partridge (Sharon Wood).

We are pleased to announce the Winner’s of the Arts Center’s 2012 Cookie Competition! We had 11 competition entrants, as well as donated cookies for sale. The competition was fun, with people able to sample the entries and vote for the “People’s Choice Dessert.” All the competitors also provided cookies for the cookie walk. The selection was fantastic, and we nearly sold out of cookies! Thank you for all that participated.

4-way tie for first place in points:
*Danish Jam Cookies with Carrot Cake Jam – Riley McFarland (Judge’s Choice Winner)
Lebanese Baklawa – Rachel Cullen (First place also in 2011)
Christmas Gift Cake – Rhonda McFarland
Red Velvet Cheese Cake – Ann Richmond

People’s Choice Award
Danish Jam Cookies with Carrot Cake Jam – Riley McFarland

Thank you to Simply Comfort for a Gift Certificate and to Claremont Spice & Dry Goods for a Baker’s gift pack, Riley loved her prizes!

And thank you to our awesome judges that had a very tough job! Thank you Abe Lincoln (aka Steve Wood), Sharon Wood, and Ray Gagnon!