HOLIDAY COOKIE CONTEST

The 34th annual Holiday Cookie Contest is taking submissions, now through Oct. 30. Submit your favorite recipe— describing why it is special— and a photo of the cookies. Readers will help choose the finalists by voting for their favorites on Facebook. The top 12 vote-getters will become finalists that will be tasted by a teamof Food& Dining reporters and editors. This year’s winner in our contest will receive a $250 prize. To enter, go to chicagotribune.com/ cookies.