Looking for the best cookie cutters to make biscuits for a special occasion? From classic gingerbread to festive Christmas cookie cutters, these are perfect for a personal treat to serve at your next party! Or why not bake a batch of biscuits to give as a homemade gift? Use our gingerbread recipe here and form into whichever shape takes your fancy.
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Ounona eight-piece Halloween Cookie Cutters, £8.99, Amazon
Give shop-bought sweets a miss this year and get into the spooky spirit with these Halloween-themed cookie cutters. Or use these gingerbread man cookie cutters to shape, then decorate to make the spooky skeletons in the photograph above.
Disney Cookie Cutter Set for Kids, five pieces, £6.99, Amazon
Join Mickey Mouse in the kitchen – whether baking with cookie dough or pastry, these cookie cutters are great for a Disney-themed party.
Meri Meri Mini Christmas Cookie Cutters, £10, Harrods
Short on time but want to treat your friends and family over the festive period? Bake a batch of spiced Christmas biscuits using our recipe then form into festive shapes with these fun cookie cutters and give to your family and friends as foodie Christmas gifts.
Unicorn Cookie Cutter Set, £6.59, Amazon
Cute, dainty and perfect for an enchanted birthday party! Add a touch of magic to your biscuits with these handmade cookie cutters – ideal for those who are totally unicorn obsessed.
Mini Bunny Cookie Cutter Set, £9.17 for five, 3D Cookie Cutte Shop, Etsy
Your seasonal treats will be even sweeter with these cute cutters, great for when you have children wanting to get creative in the kitchen.
Meri Meri Dinky Dino Cookie Cutters, £12, John Lewis
Let kids get creative and decorate their favourite roaring reptiles, including stegosaurus and t-rex – great for a dinosaur-themed birthday party.
Rustic Hearts Cookie Cutter Set, £3.56, 3D Cookie Cutter Shop by De Koekenbakkers, Etsy
Show your loved ones even more love with a batch of heart-shaped biscuits. The variety of shapes adds an artisan feel, perfect for gift-wrapping and giving as homemade Valentine’s Day gifts.
Lakeland Dog Bone Cookie Cutter, £1.99, Lakeland
For the animal lovers out there, this stainless-steel cookie cutter is a no-brainer. You can even use them to make your own dog biscuits – check out our Christmas issue for a recipe.
Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter, 7.5cm, £4.99, Lakeland
Run, run as fast as you can – it’s the gingerbread man! Complete with a smiley face, this nostalgic cookie cutter is perfect for seasonal or festive baking, for kids and adults alike.
Alphabet Cookie Cutters, £9.95 for 26 pieces, Not On The Highstreet
From your ABCs to your XYZs, you can spell out names or words to create a special celebratory message with these pretty alphabet cutters.
Keniao Baby Shower Cookie Cutters Set, seven pieces, £7.99, Amazon
Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, celebrating a friend’s new bundle of joy, or revealing the gender of your baby, get a little professional help with these playful cutters.
