16 Best Christmas Cookie Cutters for Holiday Baking

Take your holiday cookies to the next level with these fun shapes.

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Gingerbread House Impression Cookie Cutters
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Gingerbread House Cookie Cutters

Keep it classic with gingerbread cookie cutouts. These gingerbread house impressions take gingerbread cookie decorating to the next level. The Christmas cookie cutters come with three house impressions, featuring spot-on detailing like a front door, windows and scallop roof designs. All that’s left is decorating the houses with colorful frosting!

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Milk And Cookies Cookie Cutter
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Milk and Cookies Set

Here are Christmas cookie cutters you don’t already have in your collection. This set of four cookie cutters is complete with one reindeer, one carrot, one milk jug and one half-eaten cookie shape. They’re a fun way to show off your skills, plus Santa will be really impressed with these cute cookies! You could also opt for a cookie delivery service.

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Hanukkah Cookie Cutter
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Hanukkah Cookie Cutters

Happy Hanukkah! Keep celebrations sweet with this Hanukkah cookie cutter and press set. Choose from four designs: Dreidel, Menorah, happy Hanukkah and Star of David. Or, score all four for an extra bright Festival of Lights cookie decorating party. Pair them with the best Hanukkah decorations to take all eight nights to the next level.

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Personalized Cookie Cutter Ecomm Via Etsy Arttoyshop
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Personalized Cookie Stamp

We can’t think of a better way to spread Christmas cheer than with this personalized cookie stamp. It comes in a Christmas tree shape, and you can choose from seven message options customized with your last name. Not only will these custom cookies wow guests, it’s a thoughtful way to send holiday treats to loved ones as a winter gift.

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Santa and Rudolph Cookie Cutters

Fill your cookie tray with whimsy, thanks to this adorable Santa and Rudolph cookie cutter set. This pack of two includes a jolly old Santa and one reindeer. Be sure to make enough reindeer cookies to account for everyone guiding Santa’s sleigh. Have you seen these cookie decorating kits?

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Snowflake Krasenkake Cutters
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Snowflake Tree Cookie Cutters

Create edible art with this set of snowflake cookie cutters. When assembled, they form a tiered Scandinavian treat known as a kransekake. Learn more about Christmas cookies around the world.

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Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter
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Giant Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter

Why cut out gingerbread men one at a time when you can cut 24 at once with a giant gingerbread man cookie cutter? This larger than life gingerbread cookie cutter is a game changer for large batches of the fan-favorite holiday treat. It makes a sweet gift for cookie bakers.

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Ann Clark Cookie Cutters Extra Large Vintage Pickup Truck with Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter, 5"
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Christmas Tree Truck Cookie Cutter

Special delivery! This truck cookie cutter represents the annual tradition of placing a freshly-chopped tree in the back of your truck and making your way home to decorate it. Tap into that feeling of nostalgia by decorating green trees coming out of an old red pickup truck.

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grinch cookie cutter set
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The Grinch Cookie Cutters

Take a trip to Whoville with this set of Grinch cookie cutters. You’ll get renditions of a funky wreath, tree, ornament and present pile, plus your favorite characters like Max, Cindy Lou-Who and the green guy himself. Go all out with these recipes inspired by The Grinch.

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Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter
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Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter

Don’t miss out on one of the most iconic and recognizable movie props of all time: the leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Any of our favorite sugar cookie recipes will make for a great base for your holiday cookies.

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Ugly Sweater Christmas Cookies
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Ugly Sweater Cookie Cutter

Level up your decorating game with this ugly sweater cookie cutter. The opportunities are endless when you add colorful frosting, sprinkles and creativity. What ugly sweater will you design first?

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Snowman Cookie Cutter
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Snowperson Cookie Cutter Kit

Design your very own Frosty the Snowman with this snowperson cookie cutter kit. It comes with all the essentials for building Frosty and decking him out in a hat, scarf, mittens or bow tie. He’s almost too cute to eat!

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Williams Sonoma Copper Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutters On R O Ecomm
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Gingerbread Family Cookie Cutters

Before you bake the best gingerbread men cookies of the season, you’re going to want to have this gingerbread family cookie cutter set on hand. With five different sizes, it’s perfect for baking a whole family of cute gingerbread men (and women). The real fun is decorating their outfits with playful designs and frosting!

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Snowboarding Santa Cookies
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Snowboarding Santa Cookie Cutter

Ho, ho, ho! Who’s that coming down the slopes? It’s snowboarding Santa of course! Looks like the jolly man in red has traded in his sled for an amped up ride this winter. The only thing missing is his helmet.

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Elf Cookie Cutter
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Adorable Elf Cookie Cutter

It’s true. You can’t get away from the Elf on the Shelf. Santa’s scouts are everywhere this holiday season. Even your cookies. Use this clever cutter to wow your favorite elf-watchers. Check out these Elf on the Shelf ideas for stirring up mischief in the kitchen.

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Christmas Light Cookie Cutter
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Holiday Lightbulb Cookie Cutter

Let your light shine bright this holiday season with this holiday light bulb cookie cutter. Decorate them your favorite color, but don’t forget to add some sparkle with edible glitter. Try threading several bulbs together using decorative ribbon to recreate a string of lights.

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Katie Bandurski
As Senior Shopping Editor, Katie connects Taste of Home readers with the best gifts, deals and home products on the market. An avid foodie and a holiday enthusiast, Katie is an expert at cultivating meaningful moments. When she’s out of the office, you’ll find her exploring Wisconsin, trying out new vegetarian recipes and watching Christmas movies.
Madi Koetting
As Product Reviews Home Editor, Madi covers the best cleaning gadgets, organizing gear and home buys. She’s constantly testing internet-made-me-buy-it splurges and home goods—if there’s a viral product taking the internet by storm, you can count on Madi to give her honest review. Her work has appeared in various home outlets including Better Homes & Gardens, Reader’s Digest, The Family Handyman and Birds and Blooms. When she’s not decorating her apartment, you can find her sharing her favorite finds on Taste of Home’s social media platforms and scouring Denver for the best espresso martini.