Critique of the Pizzelles

I didn't realize how much time was involved in making cookies.  I guess that is why I never really liked doing it.  When I tried making cookies, they never tasted like my mother's cookies, so I gave up.  But I thought now that I have the time, maybe it would be better.

My pizzelles tasted really good.  I preferred the pizzelles from my mother's iron, but I didn't like standing over the stove and counting 10 seconds on each side.  Her pizzelles were larger and thinner and, that in my opinion, makes a better tasting pizzelle.  The electric dual pizzelle maker was okay, but they were smaller and thicker.  Even when I put less batter, they still were thick.  

Thank goodness I only plan to make these cookies once a year.