Mary Dunn of Amherst shared a photo of this sweet treat. “Every year, I bake cut-out cookies for the holidays — just as my mother and I, and then our son and I, did for many years. Same recipe, same enjoyment for my family during this special season.”

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Emily Thurlow was named assistant editor in 2025. She oversees the arts and features pages for the Daily Hampshire Gazette and Greenfield Recorder. She's also the editor of the Valley Advocate. An award-winning...