A Spooky, Sweet Third Season of Halloween Baking Championship to Premiere This Fall

Get the details on the all-new season of Halloween Baking Championship, premiering on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 9|8c.
Halloween Baking Championship

Bakers Andrea Kratville, Cliff Butler, Dina Melendez-Bonnet, Jasmin Bell, Jessica Scott, Jonathan Elias, Ray Vizcaino, and Tyler Davis, as seen on Halloween Baking Championship, Season 3.

Photo by: Sarrah Danziger

Sarrah Danziger

A new batch of eight terrifyingly talented bakers from across the country are set to compete to create haunting and spooky sweets on the new season of Halloween Baking Championship, premiering Monday, Sept. 25 at 9|8c. Comedian John Henson hosts as the contestants’ baking abilities and imaginations are put to the test in two rounds of difficult confectionary challenges, from trick-or-treat candy-filled cookies to scream puffs (a scary take on the traditional cream puff) and from glow-in-the-dark desserts to Jack-O-Lantern cakes. The one who survives the twists of the competition and whose sweets put a spell on judges Carla Hall, Lorraine Pascale and Zac Young will take home the grand prize of $25,000 and the title of Halloween Baking Champion.

This season's Halloween Baking Championship contestants are Jasmin Bell (Seattle), Cliff Butler (Austin), Tyler Davis (St. Louis), Jonathan Elias (Birmingham, Mi.), Andrea Kratville (Sonora, Cali.), Dina Melendez (Brooklyn), Jessica Scott (San Diego) and Ray Vizcaino (San Diego).

Halloween Baking Championship

Host John Henson, as seen on Halloween Baking Championship, Season 3

Photo by: Sarrah Danziger

Sarrah Danziger

In each of the six hour-long episodes, the contestants will cause quite a fright with freaky yet tasty Halloween desserts. On the first episode, the bakers must show off their decorating skills in the pre-heat challenge as they make a dozen Halloween-themed cookies from scratch. But the twist is that the bakers must stuff their treats with classic candies. One contestant will win a special advantage in the main heat challenge, where they need to make a sublime dessert with ooey-gooey fruit-flavored slime that oozes out when cut. A surprising twist in the challenge will be hard to swallow for one contestant who will be sent to the graveyard of the competition.

Next Up

14 Healthier Fall Baking Recipes

I find it cathartic to get my hands dirty baking, especially when the end result is a deliciously healthy goodie. Here’s an array of seasonal baking recipes for your guilt-free eating pleasure.

Baking Championships Heat Up with New Summertime Competition

New series Summer Baking Championship premieres with two back-To-back episodes on Monday, May 15 at 9|8c.

7 Essential Apple Gadgets You Need This Fall

These tools make it easy to peel, core and slice your fruit — and more!

10 Savory Ways to Use Pumpkin This Fall

There's more to pumpkin than pie and lattes.

5 Pumpkin-Centric Dishes to Make This Fall

Check out Food Network's top-five pumpkin recipes to find inspired ideas for using this fall ingredient in lunch, dinner and dessert dishes.

Your Halloween Party Needs This Frankenstein Wine Keg

Our scary craft dresses up any ol' box wine for the occasion.

Hershey’s Warns of Halloween Candy Shortage This Year

The company had to choose between everyday and holiday versions of its iconic candies.

8 Healthy Soups You Need to Make This Fall

All of the comfort with none of the guilt.