A week away from the $25,000 prize, the recruits strive to impress Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale with their knowledge of pastries; YouTube star Ashley Adams teaches the recruits to make animal shaped eclairs; puppies serve as cake models.

The final two recruits must take over a bakery and bake for a panel of baking experts; Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale serve as mentors as their recruits put their skills to the test; one recruit will be named the winner and take home $25,000.

The recruits re-create their dream desserts and do their best to not get sent home by creating 12 of their own uniquely designed cookies for their cookie feed.