I thought the same...how can you say HE was TA here? She is the one who basically laughed in his face, sarcastically gave him fake support, then acted like a child when he not only did a great job...but made more than her without the friends liking them any less. She is jealous and hurt, pure and simple. She resents that he did what she just "knew" he could not do...and convinced herself no one could do better than her. They are human emotions and she will work through them...but calling HIM TA when all he did was exactly what he told her he would do (his BEST) is out of line.

If he switched ingredients to make them cheaper like subbing margarine for real butter and using artificial extracts, the cookies would taste different. Making them thinner would change the texture. Some people like softer cookies, and thin ones would be really crispy. Margarine instead of butter is going to change the texture as well.

But... He did want to upstage her. Not maliciously, but he definitely wanted to prove he could be faster and more productive (more than who? Well, her). Wife is definitely pouting, but human emotions and the holidays can be a very overwhelming combination. ESH- she's pouting, and he's poking, they both need to put the cookie cannons away.

Why can't he just let his marriage partner have ONE thing? Even if he didn't set out to upstage her, he certainly didn't set out to make her happy.

Bottom line. You didn't have time to do it. You should be PROUD of him. I don't know too men who would do it. Let alone practicing so he didn't let you down. You are an adult. Go tell your husband that you are sorry for being jealous. Give him a big hug and thank him. I hope your family has a great holiday season.