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Valastro teamed with Jet-Puffed on a nationwide contest, where people submitted their ideas for a chance at $10,000 and a lifetime supply of marshmallows.

The pastry chef has been judging entries on his TikTok and told ABC Audio, \"We've had everything from peanuts to pretzels to cream cheese ... which was a little weird.\"

The winner has yet to be announced.

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