Almond Tart - I got the taste spot on, but the crust for this was way too thick and didn't turn out quite like I would have liked. Next time I will try it with a different crust recipe. Looks great though.
Almond Cookies with Raspberry Jam - I liked these but a bit dry. The flavor was good for sure. Original recipe called for cherries, but I like jam better for sure.
Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies - So if you are a fan of the thin, crispy chocolate chip cookie, this one is for you. I substituted dark chocolate and mint chips vs. plain old chocolate chips, and I liked the flavor.
PB&J Thumbprints - I am a big fan of the peanut butter cookie, and this one was nice and moist. It sort of tasted like a PB&J sandwich, and better yet, none of that bread to get in the way of the flavor. I had issues getting the cookie to turn out with a dent in the middle, I basically had to take them out of the oven a bit raw and then mush them around.
Chocolate Mexican Cookies - By far the best cookies of the season. Everyone that has tried these likes these, well, everyone that likes cinnamon. If you are not a fan, then you might not like these so much. Decided to modify the recipe a bit and rolled them in sugar. Next time I might add an extra dash of chili powder to take the spice up a bit.
Gingerbread Cookies - I have never, ever made gingerbread cookies. I know, crazy. Anyway, these were supposed to be chewy, but these were crispy, and not due to the baking. I even tried cutting 3 minutes off the bake time, and they still ended up crispy. The taste was fine, don't mind the decorations, that will never be my job when I open up a bakery.
Tiramisu Eggnog Triffle - This was AMAZING. The custard turned out really well, the flavors blended nicely and it was light and tasty. You for sure have to be a fan of tiramisu, otherwise you won't like this no matter how fantastic it tastes.
