Enter to Win Patch's Holiday Cookie Recipe Contest

4 P.M. Nov. 25: The contest is now closed. Look for our article tomorrow to vote for the semifinalists.

The holidays are right around the corner, and we want to put together the ultimate cookie platter that is sure to wow your guests.

Dexter Patch is teaming up with Artistica for our "Home for the Holidays" cookie contest.

Here's how it works:

Beginning today, readers can enter the contest by posting their favorite holiday cookie recipe in the comments section of this article. Upload a photo of your baked treats by clicking on the "upload photos and video" button.

On Nov. 26, we will post all of the recipes on Patch with a poll for readers to select their favorites. Voting will be open through 3 p.m. Nov. 27. Once all votes are tallied, we will announce the top five semifinalists. Readers may then vote on the top recipe between Nov. 28 through Dec. 3.

Semifinalists should also bring a sample of two dozen cookies to Artistica on Dec. 1 for for in-person walk-in judging between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Online voting polls will close at 3 p.m. Dec. 3, when all online and in-person votes will be tallied. Patch will announce our grand prize winner on Dec. 4.

Good luck, and happy baking!

Contest Rules:

• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
• To enter, leave a comment on this article, sharing your favorite holiday cookie recipe.
• All entries must be received by Friday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
• You may enter once.
• One (1) winner will be chosen through a combination of online voting by readers and in-store voting at Artistica, 3203 Broad Street, Dexter, MI, 48130 on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m..
• The winner will recieve a $50 gift card to Artistica.
• Click Here for complete Official Rules.