Dessert Wars: Cookie Crumbles Rules

  • Begins: January 27, 2022 at 12:01 a.m.
  • Ends: March 3, 2022 at 7 p.m.
  • Entry Period: January 27, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. –February 24, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Bake-off/Finale: March 3, 2022 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Contest

Submit an original recipe via the Dessert Wars: Cookie Crumbles contest page at www.1077TheBronc.com/cookiecrumbles from Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. to Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Contest is open to full or part-time Rider students enrolled during the 2022 Spring semester. Please note: this is a sweet contest. No savory dishes will be accepted. 

Submissions must be a dessert. The theme of this year’s contest are desserts with cookies. The dessert can be a cookie itself or contain cookies as one of the ingredients. Cookie ingredients can be mixed into the recipe/icing or simply sprinkled into or onto the top of a cake, cupcake, cookie, pie, tart/torte, donut, ice cream or any other type of dessert. No peanuts, tree nuts or coconuts please.

Recipes will be judged on originality, creativity, taste, visual and crowd appeal; and if the recipe reflects the theme of this year’s contest successfully. 

Judges will select three qualifying recipes and three alternates recipes from the many student submissions compiled during the entry period listed above. 

Qualifying students will have the opportunity to compete alone, with a member of their family, or if no relative is available, an on- or off-campus friend, at the Dessert Wars: Cookie Crumbles Bake-Off & Finale Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at one of three culinary stations at Daly Dining Hall. All off-campus guests must complete Rider University’s Covid-19 waiver.

Entrants must be present and be able to prep, cook and serve their recipe, starting between 1 and 2 p.m, the day of the bake-off/finale to be eligible for all prizes. No contestant substitutions will be permitted. 

If you’re selected as one of our top three bakers, be kitchen ready. Please wear proper baking attire and footwear, including pants and close-toe shoes, preferably sneakers.

In the event a qualifying student chef can’t compete in the Dessert Wars: Cookie Crumbles Bake-Off and Finale an alternate student chef will be chosen from the list of alternates. Gourmet Dining, LLC will be on-hand to assist each student chef in the preparation of his/her qualifying recipe and to insure both the student and the university are compliant with all Lawrence Township Board of Health codes. 

During the performance cooking competition Rider students will have the opportunity to sample and vote for each qualifying recipe. Voting will take place via 107.7 The Bronc’s website at www.1077TheBronc.com/cookiecrumblesvotes from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

The student/recipe with the most votes will be deemed winner of Dessert Wars: Cookie Crumbles and announced live at Daly Dining Hall and live on 107.7 The Bronc.

Prizes

First Place:  (1) Pepsi blue 26″ mountain bike ($399); (1) $300 Visa gift card courtesy of 107.7 The Bronc;  (1) All-Access Salon Week package featuring Bleach Brite advanced teeth whitening, plus Cocoon Wellness Pod and Red Light Therapy and UV and Sunless Tanning courtesy of the Tanning Zone in Hamilton, Ewing, and Bordentown ($100); (1) Crumbl Cookies Swag Bag and gift card for a party box of cookies ($100 value); (1) embroidered chef’s coat ($100 value) and at-home baking kit ($100) from Rider Dining Services, 107.7 The Bronc T-shirt and drawstring bag ($40).

Second Place: (1) $200 Visa gift card courtesy of 107.7 The Bronc; (1) large Gatorade Nike duffle bag and (2) cases of Gatorade ($100); (1)  All-Access Level One Tanning week, plus (1) at-home teeth whitening kit ($60) courtesy of the Tanning Zone in Hamilton, Ewing, and Bordentown; and (1)  embroidered chef’s coat ($100 value) and at-home baking kit ($100 value) from Rider Dining Services; (1) Crumbl Cookies gift card for a party box of cookies ($40); 107.7 The Bronc T-shirt and drawstring bag ($40).

Third Place: (1) $100 Visa gift card courtesy of 107.7 The Bronc; (2) Pepsi fold-out, camping chairs and (2) cases of Pepsi ($100); (1)  All-Access Level One Tanning week, plus (1) at-home teeth whitening kit ($60), courtesy of the Tanning Zone in Hamilton, Ewing, and Bordentown; and (1) embroidered chef’s coat ($100) and at-home baking kit ($100) from Rider Dining Services; (1) Crumbl Cookies gift card for a six-pack of cookies ($25); 107.7 The Bronc T-shirt and drawstring bag ($40).

Alternate Prizes: (1) Crumbl Cookies gift card for a four-pack of cookies ($15); 107.7 The Bronc T-shirt and drawstring bag ($40).

Entries: Every Rider student who enters will receive a pair of tickets to a 2022 Trenton Thunder Baseball game at Arm & Hammer Park ($25).

Disclaimer

No purchase necessary to enter. One entry per student. Students must be currently enrolled and attending classes during the Spring 2022 semester as either a part-time or full-time student at Rider University. Rider employees currently attending classes at Rider University are eligible to enter. Judges decisions are final. Employees of individual prize sponsors, the 107.7 The Bronc student executive staff, affiliate companies, advertising agencies, other radio stations and their immediate families are not eligible to enter or win. Winner is solely responsible for all applicable taxes. Prize sponsors are entirely responsible for the prizes, including their quality, service, and valid dates for redemption. 107.7 The Bronc is not responsible for cancelled events. 107.7 The Bronc is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries. Substitution of prizes may occur. Odds of winning depend on the total number of participants. Station reserves the right to broadcast or otherwise publish the names and likeness of all Dessert Wars contestants. Judging shall be the responsibility of Rider University Dining Services and 107.7 The Bronc WRRC-FM. Station reserves the right to alter contest rules including, but not limited to, the dates of the contest. Complete rules are available for inspection during regular business hours at the offices of 107.7 The Bronc, care of Rider University, Fine Arts Room 207, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. PRIZES CANNOT BE REFUNDED, RETURNED OR EXCHANGED!

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