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- Joanna Gaines revealed that her children love baking anything that has “a story or memory attached”
The Fixer Upper star appeared as a judge on the reality competition series Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition - Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition is available to stream on HBO Max
Joanna Gaines’ children think nostalgic treats are extra sweet.
In an Instagram Reel shared by Food Network, the Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition judge spoke about her kids’ favorite thing to bake. Joanna, 47, shares five children with husband Chip Gaines: Drake, 20, Ella, 19, Duke, 17, Emmie, 15, and Crew, 7.
When asked if she has “any favorite memories” baking with her kids, Joanna said that “they actually love baking all of the nostalgic recipes.”
“My dad’s Syrian donut recipe that he grew up on,” the Fixer Upper star added. “So we like to do all the stuff that just has a story or a memory attached.”
The recipe takes about two hours and makes three dozen donuts. Joanna recommends adding more sugar if you like sweeter donuts and loading up on the anise seed if you like the licorice-flavored seasoning. The donuts will stay fresh for up to two days in an airtight container.
The designer also mentioned cinnamon rolls when asked what the best thing she’s ever baked was. “Just an ooey gooey cinnamon roll. It’s my favorite thing.”
Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Gaines participated as a judge for the Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition finale. She was “blown away for what I dreamed about for the show and then when I walked in and what I saw” while judging the baking competition series.
She called it “a whole other level.”
She said the idea came to her from a family tradition of gingerbread house decorating competitions. “Every time we go to Chip’s family on Thanksgiving, they have a tradition where after the Thanksgiving meal, we set up tables outside and we do a full-on gingerbread competition.”
“Actually, my nephew was like, ‘why wouldn’t you do a show on this?’ And I was like, that’s a good question.”
Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Per an official synopsis for the sweet competition, “Over the course of four challenges, teams build incredible, edible worlds from scratch with lights, motion and storybook-level detail in every miniature. Contestants transform flour, sugar and candy into intricate works of art, competing in playful rounds that test design, structure and creativity.”
“Each week, new challenges bring twists and surprises, while Oliver [Hudson, host] guides the fun with warmth and humor.”
Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition is available to stream on HBO Max.
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