1.   And a few extra moments to get another roll of premixed sugar cookie dough out of the refrigerator and let the kids go wild with the sparkles.

2.   All these memories I rolled out along with the sugar cookie dough.

3.   One of the most useful tips I picked up from my time with Sylvia Weinstock was the use of sugar dough, also called gum paste, for decorating.

4.   --Roll out refrigerated sugar cookie dough then let the kids use ghosts, pumpkins, witches and other Halloween cookie cutters.

5.   So pick up a roll of sugar cookie dough or try our recipe for orange-and-chocolate cookies inside.

6.   We also offer a short tutorial on using gum paste, or sugar dough, to add a little extra dazzle to your holiday cakes.

7.   With seasonal chores piling up, that tube of Santa-faced sugar dough in the grocery dairy case can surely look tempting.