11 Cookie Cutters You Absolutely Must Have

Updated: Jan. 05, 2022

These clever cookie cutters should make any baker happy!

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Ann Clark Unicorn Head Cookie Cutter - 4 Inches - Tin Plated Steel
Amazon / Ann Clark Cookie Cutters

Unicorn

This 4″ unicorn cookie cutter ($6) is the perfect way to make dessert more magical. Don’t forget to add some extra sparkle to your cookies by adding this edible glitter.

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Psst… Here’s how to host a magical unicorn party!

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Platter Cookie Cutter Set

The individual cookie cutters in each “platter set” ($18-$82) appear to be oddly shaped. But when they’re put together in a perfect circle, they create an eye-catching cookie platter. Just use your imagination (and your decorating skills) to create celebratory platters for any occasion.

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Shark Snack Attack

Celebrate shark week any time of the year with this clever snack attack set of cookie cutters ($15). The three-piece set includes a shark, surfer and a surfboard—with a big ol’ shark bite!

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Bigfoot / Sasquatch

Out of the woods and straight to your kitchen, the legend of Bigfoot comes to life with this Sasquatch cutter ($6). Bonus: It can also be used as a mold for making some of our favorite pancake recipes!

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Dinosaur Fossils

We think this collection of fossil cookie cutters ($12) is dino-mite! The six-piece set includes stegosaurus, T-rex and triceratops shapes, plus three embossing stamps for the bones.

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Custom Face Cookie Cutters
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A Custom Selfie

Here’s a new take on the “selfie.” These custom cookie cutters ($40) can be made to look like you or your favorite person, which is a great option for a special birthday or anniversary party.

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Potted Flower Potted Plant #1 Cookie Cutter and Fondant Cutter and Clay Cutter
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Succulents

Succulents, the popular houseplants, also make beautiful cookies with this potted flower cookie cutter ($5). Use your imagination to design your favorite flower pot. Try bright colors, stripes, swirls or polka dots!

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Shape Shifters

The possibilities are endless with these shape shifter cookie cutters ($25). Each of the 20 cookie cutters “shape shifts” into multiple designs. For example, a fish can also be a pirate, the skull can be used to make a ballerina, and the adorable dog can be a heart.

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Piñata

This piñata cookie cutter ($6.50-$8) is super festive and fun! Choose a 3″ small, 4″ medium or 5″ large size cutter for your party needs. No time to decorate with colored icing? Use this confetti cake batter cookie recipe instead.

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Coffee & Donuts

Was there ever a better pairing than coffee and donuts? This adorable coffee and donuts cookie cutter set ($8) comes with templates for easy decorating.

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Mason Jars

There are so many things you can do with reusable glass jars, which is why we love this set of mason jar cookie cutters ($8). Pipe your initials on the mason jar cookie or try “filling” each one with hearts or flowers.

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