Finding the perfect shape for your Christmas cookies can be a struggle, especially if you don’t have the right equipment.
There’s no question that Christmas cookies are a staple for the festive season. Whether they’re for an office party, as an edible gift idea, or simply to put out for Santa on Christmas Eve cookies are always a crowd pleaser. Christmas cookie cutters allow you to have beautiful sweet treats that look effortless on the plate.
Creating the perfect Christmas cookie is not just about getting the ingredients right but also about choosing the perfect shape for the occasion. Popular Christmas cookie shapes include angels, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees, candy canes or even just a round shape with fluted edges or patterns on top. For the best results when shaping your Christmas cookies, cookie cutters definitely come in handy.
For those who are without the help of an Xmas cutter, not to worry- you can shape them yourselves! If you’re trying to create a perfect circle, then it’s easy enough to use an egg ring or the rim of a glass. Circles can be turned into Santa faces, baubles or melted snowmen with icing and marshmallows.
It can be more tricky to create your angels, candy canes and reindeer. However, one way to get around it is to cut around a template or stencil. Just print or draw your shapes and then place them onto the cookie dough and cut around. Voila!
If you want to get more creative, there are a couple of methods you can use. The first method involves folding and moulding aluminium foil into the desired shape and glueing the ends together to create your cutter.
Of course, having cookie cutters will give you perfect edges and a better outline of your desired shape. For baking with the kids, homemade may be a fun way to get them involved, but a holiday cookie gift will look flawless when using a pre-made cookie cutter.
We’ve found the best of the best for Christmas cutters this holiday season, check them out below:
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Christmas cookie cutter and stamp set
from $14.95, Hardtofind
Best for: Cookie cutters with stamp detailing
Create stunning Christmas cookies with this stamp and cookie cutter set. There are four designs included: Christmas bells, a snowman, a Christmas stocking and a candy house. They’re whimsical, easy-to-use and there’s no need to apply fiddly icing, as they’ll look incredible straight out of the oven.
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9-piece Christmas Theme Cookie Cutter Set
from $34.95, Myer
Best for: A set of cutters with a limited edition tin
This 9-piece set will meet all of your cookie cutter Christmas needs from star to candy cane, reindeer, gingerbread man, Christmas tree and more!
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Tree spatula and cookie cutter set
from $14.99, Bed Bath N’ Table
Best for: A stocking filler
This handy spatula and cookie cutter set meets all of your cookie baking needs. A spatula for all of your stirring, scraping and spreading needs and a cute Christmas tree-shaped cutter to finish it off.
