Lauren Ferris recently won the national Nestle Toll House “Bake Some Love” Contest with the support of Bowen School of Law faculty, staff, and students.

Entrants had to create a heart-shaped cookie using a Nestle Toll House recipe.

Ferris baked a large, heart-shaped guitar where every piece was a heart. She was selected by Nestle judges as a top 10 finalist based on defined criteria – creativity/originality, appeal, and ability to re-create.

Ferris then engaged in a Facebook campaign for the win. She earned first place and a $2,500 prize.

“Other finalists included highly trained and experienced bakers, such as owner of a cookie shop and a wedding and birthday cake baker,” Ferris said. “It made it that much more awesome to win this contest, especially knowing who I was up against. Technically, I can now say I am the best or one of the best bakers in the nation as declared by Nestle!”