Women's Health November 8, 2025 0 Comments

Unlock the Ultimate Holiday Baking Showdown: 12 Must-Stream Series That Will Ignite Your Cozy Vibes and Taste Buds!

Ah, Christmas time — when the air gets crisp, the lights start twinkling, and suddenly, your mind is hijacked by visions of cookies, cakes, pies, and all those irresistible indulgences that make the holidays, well, downright magical. Let’s be honest — who doesn’t crave a little sweetness to spice up this festive season? Now, here’s a thought: what if you could dive into all that sugary goodness without even stepping foot in the kitchen? Sounds like a dream, right? Thankfully, some of our favorite networks have got us covered. Cozy up on your couch, remote in hand, and prepare to be swept away by the newest wave of holiday baking and cooking competitions. Sure, instructional shows are great for learning the ropes, but nothing quite beats the thrill of a head-to-head challenge wrapped in holiday cheer. So, who’s ready to witness some fierce, flour-flying battles and scrumptious creations that might just inspire your own festive treats? Let’s unwrap the season’s hottest shows — because honestly, isn’t it easier to indulge with your feet up than covered in flour? LEARN MORE

When Christmas time rolls around, it feels like all that’s dancing through our minds are thoughts of cookies, cakes, pies and all things indulgent. After all, you simply can’t enjoy the holidays without sweets. Thanks to some of our favorite networks, however, you don’t even need to travel to the kitchen to get your fix—the living room will do just fine! With the holiday season already in full swing, grab your remote, get cozy and tune in to one of the countless baking and cooking competition shows already hitting screens. While we love the standard, instructional cooking series that fill the airwaves, who doesn’t love a little edge of competition tied to some festive holiday theming?

November 9 on Food Network—‘Sweet Empire: Winter Wars’

Premiering at 9 p.m. on November 9, 14 skilled bakers will put their abilities to the test when they embark on the competition of a lifetime. First joining the series as individuals, bakers will gradually grow their teams and begin working together to create saccharine culinary masterpieces that will hopefully keep them in the game. With a $50,000 prize at stake, who has what it takes to keep their sweet empire afloat?

November 11 on Food Network—’Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown’

Bobby Flay and Sophie Flay, Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown, 2025Courtesy of Food Network

At 8 p.m. on November 11, tune in to this festive iteration of Beat Bobby Flay. After his success on the show’s last season, Bobby’s former competitors, including countless Food Network favorites and familiar faces, are determined and ready to take down the Food Network icon once again in this competition full of holiday fun. Who has what it takes to beat Bobby Flay?

November 17 on Magnolia Network—’Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition’

Nothing says Christmas quite like a gingerbread house—but the contestants on Magnolia Network’s Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition are taking on more than just the pre-built grocery store structures us regular home bakers might be used to. Watch as skilled bakers bring to life magnificent gingerbread builds full of whimsy and creativity, airing on November 17 at 9 p.m.

November 25 on Netflix—’Is It Cake? Holiday’

On November 25, join in on the fun with a brand new season of Is It Cake? Holiday. Six cake artists put their skills to the test as they concoct creations that will hopefully stump the celebrity judges and leave viewers at home wondering—is it cake?

December 4 on Fox—’Next Level Baker’

Gordon Ramsay, Carla Hall and Candace Nelson take the lead on this exciting holiday baking competition, where chefs will show their skills as they bring to life a series of delicious holiday bites for the judges. The three-week event premieres on December 4 at 9 p.m.

Catch these shows already airing!

While we can’t wait for these thrilling new seasons of holiday competitions, a few have already been keeping us entertained! Check out some of our favorites keeping us hooked week after week!

Food Network—’Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’

Hosts James and Oliver Phelps with contestants Katie Bonzer and Jujhar Mann, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, Season 2, 2025Courtesy of Food Network

Celebrate the world of Harry Potter in this baking competition that allows contestants to tap into their love of the book and film series. Hosted by James and Oliver Phelps who played Fred and George Weasley, you won’t want to miss what’s next this season! New episodes Sundays.

Food Network—’Holiday Baking Championship’

Are you Team Naughty or Team Nice? Twelve incredibly talented bakers battle it out in this festive competition that’s equal parts sugary sweetness and fierce determination. The challenges are creative, the holiday treats are absolutely gorgeous, and the team rivalry adds an extra layer of fun to every episode. New episodes airing Mondays.

Grab your coziest blanket, settle in and let these talented bakers fill your home with holiday spirit—no flour on your counters required! Here’s to a season filled with delicious moments, both on screen and in your own kitchen.