It was for those classes that she developed recipes for cheddar swirl bread and cut-out sugar ... a soft dough forms. Cut out and bake. Use festive cookie cutters to cut out individual cookies ...

This soft molasses cookie recipe turns out a deliciously rich, sweet dessert everyone will love. Though perfect for the most wonderful time of year, you may find yourself making these all year long!

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cooled butter with 1 1/3 cups of the sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, followed by ...