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Check out the recipes I used for this project:
Recipe 1: Potato Chip Cookie
Recipe 2: Maple Syrup Cookies
Recipe 3: Applesauce Cookies
Recipe 4: Pudding Cookies

Here are the scales the judges used to choose the best recipe. There were 4 categories ranked: Aesthetic, Taste, Consistency/Texture and Overall Enjoyment for a total possible score of 20.

During this process, I filmed the making of each recipe. They even feature special guest appearances from the four judges. Check them out!                                                         
Potato Chip Cookies
Apple Sauce Cookies


Maple Syrup Cookies

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