About this episode
It’s six days before Christmas, the kitchen is freezing, the heater is broken, and somehow the Chewed Up crew thought this was the perfect moment for a cookie swap. Bold move. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon dive headfirst into one of the most dangerous holiday traditions known to humankind: trading cookies. Fans submitted recipes, the hosts picked their favorites, and each brought a deeply personal cookie to the table—Michael’s nostalgic pignoli cookies, Carla’s soft-and-chewy lemon ginger crinkle cookies, and Clinton’s classic chocolate-dipped butter cookies. What follows is a masterclass in why live cooking plus cold temperatures plus piping bags equals chaos. Clinton battles frozen dough, frozen eggs, and his own sanity. Carla calmly explains technique while finishing cookies like a professional. Michael thrives in the disorder, introduces an on-the-fly Christmas Cookie edition of Chew It or Screw It , and watches Clinton unravel in real time. Along the way, the trio debates overrated Christmas movies, controversial cookie opinions, internet comments that should’ve stayed in drafts, and why cookie swaps are emotionally risky. The episode ends with a massive Goldbelly fan giveaway, proving that even when everything goes sideways, Chewed Up still delivers. Holiday spirit: present. Execution: questionable. Entertainment value: extremely high. 👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open chaos & cat-on-the-counter accusations 01:00 – Cookie swap explained (and immediately regretted) 03:30 – Fan cookie submissions + holiday food nostalgia 06:30 – Clinton starts butter cookies (mistakes begin) 08:30 – Frozen egg yolk incident 11:00 – Frontgate sponsor callout 14:00 – Christmas Cookie Chew It or Screw It 18:00 – Carla finishes lemon ginger crinkle cookies 22:00 – Clinton pipes cookies under extreme stress 24:00 – Chocolate dipping, sprinkles, and betrayal 26:00 – Cookie tasting & swap reactions 28:00 – Controversial Christmas cookie opinions 30:30 – Overrated Christmas movies debate 31:30 – Goldbelly fan giveaway winners 33:00 – Wrap-up and holiday sendoff 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon’s collection featured on the show. https://www.frontgate.com Casamara Club → Botanical leisure sodas for mindful sipping without the booze. https://www.casamaraclub.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Canopy by Hilton → A lifestyle hotel brand by Hilton that delivers a local-first experience. https://www.hilton.com/en/canopy 🏡 Production Credits Kitchen Designed by Anthony Carrino → https://anthonycarrino.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ 🎙️ About Chewed Up Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a bite. ▶️ Want to Watch? Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow 🎧 Want to Listen? Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 Amazon → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up RedCircle → https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81 🎁 Fan Giveaway Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This Week’s Giveaway: $250 Goldbelly Gift Cards (3 winners) Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy