Cookie cutter sets come in all shapes and sizes. It’s enough to make a baker dizzy with all the choices. So we went through the top sellers on Amazon and highlighted the ones that will get the job done. Whether it’s a basic set of cutters every baker should have or a specialty set that everyone can enjoy, you can’t go wrong with these best-selling cookie cutters.
#1 – Homy Feel Round Cookie Cutters – Set 12
The Homy Feel cutters are useful for many baking tasks, but when it comes to cookies, this is the only rounded set you’ll need. Twelve different sizes ranging from 1 – 4.4 inches will give you the perfect rounded shape whether you’re cutting the perfect mini-cookie for a birthday party or jumbo sugar cookies for royal icing decoration.
All the cutters are made of stainless steel and are dishwasher safe. They are also rust proof, have rolled tops to protect your hands from sharp edges, and won’t bend out of shape when used. And they come in a convenient storage case so you’ll never have to go hunting for the exact size cutter.
#2 – Wilton Cookie Cutters Set – 101 Pieces
Wilton’s 101-piece cookie cutter set has just about everything you need to make shaped cookies. The set includes numbers, letters, hearts, holidays (Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween), dinosaurs, trucks, and more. Perfect for making cookies with little kids or creating their favorite shape with your favorite recipe.
There are some real gems in here that shouldn’t be overlooked. Along with the standard cutters, don’t miss the football helmet which is perfect for Superbowl, the trophy for kids’ sporting events, and the cowboy hat and boots for a Western-themed party. These plastic cutters have a comfort edge and are easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
#3 – Baby Shower Cookie Cutter Set with Recipe Book by Ann Clark
Pink and blue cookies at a baby shower are always a hit. This 5-piece baby shower cookie cutter set not only comes in adorable shapes (bottle, onsie, bib, rattle, and stroller), but also with a helpful booklet. The book includes recipes for different kinds of cookies plus illustrations and helpful tips on decorating. These cutters are made from tin-plated steel and must be hand washed. On the upside, they are made in America out of Rutland, Vermont.
Some reviewers complained that the stroller cutter was significantly smaller than the other cutters. You may want to consider this larger stroller cookie cutter as an alternative if you want to have this shape match the sizing of the others in this set.
#4 – Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter 5-pack
Perfect for Disney-themed parties, these cutters can be used for cookies, Rice Krispie treats, or fondant cutouts for cake. They are made from stainless steel and come in sizes ranging from 2.75 – 3.50 inches. You can also decorate with a polka dot bow for a Minnie Mouse cookie. Though these are made with thicker metal to prevent bending, make sure to hand wash after use.
Some reviewers on Amazon asked for a comfort grip version of this cutter. You can purchase a 2-pack of 4-inch Mickey Mouse cutters with red comfort grips that double as sandwich and biscuit cutters.
#5 – 4.5-Inch Round Stainless Steel Cutter from Ateco
It’s great to have cutters in various shapes, sizes, and edges for all your baking needs, but you’ll always have a go-to cookie cutter and it just might be Ateco’s 4.5-inch round cutter. It’s the perfect size for a big cookie with lots of surface room for decoration. It can also be used for biscuit cutting, dough cutting when making buns, mini-pot pies, and more.
#6 – Construction Tool Cookie Cutters
Every kid has something they love whether it’s dinosaurs, trucks, or Mickey Mouse. For the child in your life that is obsessed with tools, this is the perfect cookie cutter set. It comes with stainless steel wrench, hammer, drill, screwdriver, pliers, and saw molds all in the range of 4 to 5-1/2 inches. Plus, like many cutters, these can double as candy molds or sandwich cutters.
# 7 – Wilton Animal Cookie Cutter Set – 50-Piece
Wilton has an excellent reputation for baking supplies and their 50-piece animal cookie cutter set is no exception. Perfect for baking with young kids, they’ll enjoy all the shapes they can use to cut out of cookie dough. These plastic cutters are 3 inches on average and are top rack dishwasher safe. Animal shapes include many favorites like dog, cat, shark, butterfly, and fish.
#8 – Summer Cookie Cutter Set – 5 Piece
Great for tropical, summer parties these molds can be decorated in fun designs using royal icing. This is billed as a Hawaiian cookie cutter set with it’s pineapple and palm tree molds, but I think with the flamingos and the cactus, maybe summer is better theme. Whichever way you choose to look at it, these cutters will make cookies that bring summer fun to any event you may be attending no matter the season or setting.
#9 – Number 1 Cookie Cutter by Ann Clark
It may seem odd to buy a single use cookie cutter, but like the 4-1/2 inch round cutter that is number 5 on our list, this one has so many uses. From first birthdays to parties for your kids’ winning sports team to work promotions, this cookie cutter can do it all. At 4.4 inches, it’s big enough to make sizable cookies and it will also work well as a fondant cut out if you are going the cake route. Like the Ann Clark baby shower molds (#3 above), this one is also made of stainless steel at their Rutland, Vermont facility.
#10 – Dog Bone/Dog Biscuit Cookie Cutter 5-piece by Ann Clark
Last, but not least, in our top cookie cutter list is yet another entrant from the folks at Ann Clark. This one is a 5-piece dog bone-shaped cutter set. Use it to make dog bone-shaped cookies for a pet lover’s party or actual dog biscuits! If you want to make the real deal for your pet pooch, check out this recipe for homemade Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats at Sally’s Baking Addiction. The tin-plated steel set contains cutters ranging in size from 2″ to 5″.
