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| Cookies, Brownie, or Bar Contest Rules |
| Rules |
- Exhibitor must be an individual (age 8 through and including 18 years only) who is a Bradford County resident
- Entry must be a plate of six (6) cookies, brownies or bars made from "scratch" (no mixes)
- A minimum of ½ cup of Hershey's Baking Chips (any variety) must be used and listed as "Hershey's" plus the name of the specific chip variety in the cookie-brownie-bar part of the recipe
- If chocolate frosting or chocolate drizzle is used, Hershey's Cocoa must be used and listed as "Hershey's Cocoa" in the frosting/drizzle part of the recipe
- If candy, chocolate, or flavored baking chips products are used, they must be Hershey's, Reese's or Heath branded products, and listed with their brand name in the recipe. (See www.hersheys.com for complete product list)
- Entry must be submitted for judging on a doily set on top of a cardboard or a disposable plate
- Recipe(s) must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8 ½" x 11" paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages.
- Refrigeration is not available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned or otherwise distributed for consumption after judging for food safety reasons
- Judging will be based on the following criteria (Total of 100 Points):
- Flavor (aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings) - 30 points
- Moistness & Crumb Texture (appropriate for entry) - 25 points
- Inside Characteristics (even grain, evenly baked; no air pockets) - 20 points
- Outside Characteristics (uniform size, shape, appearance - 15 points
- Creativity - 10 points
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| Premiums |
- First Place - $20.00
- Second Place - $15.00
- Third Place - $10.00
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| First Place Winner is eligible for the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show competition. Contest sponsored by The Hershey Company, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. |
| For more information, contact Bonnie Borek at (570) 297-8971. |
| Bring Entry to Fair Exhibit Building (Gate 3), July 19, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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