Ellie Hartman is an artistic baking enthusiast who wants to turn her passion into a career. She works at a bakery in her small town where she bakes popular Christmas Kringles for her customers. However, things take a turn when a new CEO, Nick Carlingson, comes to town with plans to modernize the bakery and lay off several employees, including Ellie.
Ellie is determined to keep her job and protect the bakery and its employees. She gets an opportunity to showcase her baking skills to Nick by entering a baking competition, which he is judging. Despite initial clashes and disagreements, the two eventually grow a mutual attraction towards each other.
As they spend more time together, Ellie starts to see Nick's softer side and realizes that his intentions aren't entirely bad. However, when the bakery's future is at stake, she must choose between her job and Nick, who she has now fallen in love with.
With the help of her friends and community, Ellie puts on a spectacular Christmas celebration, showcasing the bakery's traditional treats while also incorporating Nick's modernization ideas. Ultimately, Ellie and Nick find a way to work together and save the bakery, and their love blossoms amidst the Christmas cheer.