Christmas cookie cutters look alike in a photo, but the sets differ a lot in shapes, size, material and whether they press a pattern. This page compares eight sets from Amazon Australia using their own listings, so you can match the shapes to the baking you have planned.
The Ann Clark set is the all round choice, the R and M stampers press a design into the dough, and the rest cover gingerbread men, ornaments, small steel sets and a stacking tree.
Best all round steel set: Ann Clark Christmas and Holiday Cutter Set
Best all round steel set: the Ann Clark Christmas and Holiday Cutter Set, because it gives you gingerbread man, Christmas tree, star, snowflake and angel shapes in certified food safe American steel, with 4.6 stars from 4,585 ratings.
The listing describes a 5 piece set made in the USA from certified food safe American steel, from a family that says it has specialised in original cutter designs for over 30 years. The shapes are a gingerbread man, Christmas tree, star, snowflake and angel, and the listing says you can cut, mould and decorate with dough, fondant, biscuits, brownies, cakes or craft clay. It holds 4.6 stars from 4,585 ratings, the most ratings of any pick on this page.
It suits first time Christmas bakers and anyone who wants the classic shapes in one set. The honest catch: it has five shapes only, and the listing describes plain cutters with no plunger or embossing.
Best plunger stampers: the R and M Christmas Stampers, because each one cuts the shape and a plunger presses the design onto the top, at 4.6 stars from 3,573 ratings.
The listing describes four stampers: tree, snowman, gingerbread boy and ornament. Three have an inside size of about 3.8 by 4.4 cm, the tree is about 4.1 by 4.4 cm inside, and the outside width is about 4.4 cm. The listing says to cut pie dough, pastry or biscuits, then press the plunger to press the design onto the top, and it says to hand wash in hot soapy water and dry thoroughly. It holds 4.6 stars from 3,573 ratings.
It suits bakers who want a pressed pattern instead of a plain cut out. The honest catch: the stampers are small at about 3.8 by 4.4 cm inside, so they make small biscuits, and there are only four shapes.
Best budget 5 piece set: SOSOHOME Christmas Cookie Cutter Set
Best budget 5 piece set: the SOSOHOME Christmas Cookie Cutter Set, because it puts stainless steel snowman, tree, gingerbread man, candy cane and snowflake shapes in one set at 4.6 stars from 2,266 ratings.
The listing describes five shapes, snowman, Christmas tree, gingerbread man, candy cane and snowflake, in stainless steel with a smooth surface. It says the top you press down on has a rolled metal edge so you do not cut your fingers, and that the steel will not rust after washing with water. Biscuits, muffins, bread, sandwiches and cheese are all listed as things to cut. It holds 4.6 stars from 2,266 ratings.
It suits families who want five shapes with a snowman and a candy cane in the mix. The honest catch: the listing gives no measurements, so you cannot check the size of each shape before you buy.
Best rated small steel set: LILIAO Winter Holiday Cutter Set
Best rated small steel set: the LILIAO Winter Holiday Cutter Set, because the listing describes food grade stainless steel with a rolled top rim for your fingers, at 4.8 stars from 846 ratings.
The listing describes a 4 piece winter themed set in food grade stainless steel, with a sharp smooth edge to cut and a rolled finished top rim that protects your fingers while pressing. Dough, fondant, bread, sandwiches, cheese, soft fruits, pancakes, soap and craft clay are all listed as uses, and the listing says it is dishwasher safe. It holds 4.8 stars from 846 ratings, the highest rating of any pick here with more than 500 ratings.
It suits someone who puts the rating first and is happy with a smaller set. The honest catch: it has only 4 pieces, so fewer shapes than the 5 piece sets, and the listing does not name them beyond winter themed.
Best gingerbread man trio: Grlifbaw Gingerbread Man Cutters
Best gingerbread man trio: the Grlifbaw Gingerbread Man Cutters, because large, medium and small stainless steel cutters have a PVC wrapped top edge for your fingers and hold 4.8 stars.
The listing describes three gingerbread man cutters: large at about 13 by 10.4 cm, medium at about 10.4 by 9.4 cm and small at about 8.4 by 6.4 cm, each about 2.5 cm high, and the set weighs about 77 g. They are made of food grade stainless steel, and the listing says the top edge is wrapped in PVC material, which makes it easy to tell the front from the back and protects your fingers. It holds 4.8 stars from 386 ratings.
It suits anyone making a family of gingerbread men in graded sizes for a plate. The honest catch: it is one shape only, so pair it with a mixed set for trees and stars.
Best ornament shapes: Kanehosi Ornament Cookie Cutters
Best ornament shapes: the Kanehosi Ornament Cookie Cutters, because the Christmas tree, car and six ornament shapes come in stainless steel about 2.5 cm high for cutting thicker dough, at 4.7 stars.
The listing describes 8 pieces: a Christmas tree, a car and 6 different ornament shapes, in food grade 430 stainless steel with a polished surface. The height is about 2.5 cm, which the listing says lets you cut thicker dough, and the top has a curled design. It also says the edges are joined by an embossing process with no other materials added. It holds 4.7 stars from 477 ratings.
It suits bakers who want a mixed plate of ornament shapes with a tree and a car among them. The honest catch: it gives a cutter height only, with no width measurements, and 477 ratings is a smaller count than the three big sets here.
Best plastic plunger set for kids: Yamibobo Plunger Stamper Set
Best plastic plunger set for kids: the Yamibobo Plunger Stamper Set, because food grade plastic cutters in Santa, gingerbread man, snowman, tree, snowflake and reindeer shapes press an embossed design.
The listing describes 8 pieces of food grade plastic, with shapes including Santa Claus, gingerbread man, snowman, Christmas tree, Merry Christmas, snowflake and reindeer. Each comes in 2 parts, one to cut the outline and one to press a pattern into rolled dough or fondant, and salt dough, clay and plasticine are also listed. The listing says the cutters are very popular with children and suggests making salt dough decorations for the tree. It holds 4.6 stars from 104 ratings.
It suits families baking with children who enjoy pressing a pattern into the dough. The honest catch: it has only 104 ratings, the fewest of any pick here, and the cutters are plastic rather than steel.
Best stacking tree set: YXChome Snowflake Cutter Set
Best stacking tree set: the YXChome Snowflake Cutter Set, because nine snowflake sizes from about 11.9 cm down to about 3.8 cm stack with icing into a 3D Christmas tree.
The listing describes nine snowflake cutters in 430 stainless steel, from about 11.9, 11.2, 10.2, 8.9 and 7.9 cm down through 6.9, 5.8, 4.8 and 3.8 cm. It says to bake biscuits in the different sizes and use icing to build a 3D Christmas tree, and it describes fully rolled stainless steel top edges. The listing also says to hand wash and dry immediately. It holds 4.5 stars from 518 ratings.
It suits anyone who wants a standing biscuit tree as a table centrepiece. The honest catch: these are snowflake cutters used to build a tree, not tree shaped cutters, and the 4.5 rating is the lowest on this page.
How to choose Christmas cookie cutters
Choose the shapes before the set
Shapes are where the sets differ most. For a gingerbread man, the Ann Clark, SOSOHOME and Grlifbaw sets all include one. For a Christmas tree shape, the Ann Clark, SOSOHOME, R and M, Kanehosi and Yamibobo sets have one, and the YXChome snowflakes build a tree from stacked biscuits. The Ann Clark set adds a star and an angel, the SOSOHOME set a candy cane, and the Kanehosi set a car and six ornaments. Write down the five shapes you will really bake, then pick the set that covers them.
How many pieces you need
The sets here run from 3 to 9 pieces, but the count means different things. The Grlifbaw trio is one shape in three sizes, the YXChome nine is one shape in nine sizes, and the LILIAO set has 4 pieces. A 5 piece set such as the Ann Clark or SOSOHOME gives the most different shapes for the least clutter, while the 8 piece Kanehosi and Yamibobo sets give more variety.
Steel or plastic
Six of the eight picks are described as steel, the R and M stampers are listed as silver, and the Yamibobo set is food grade plastic. Steel suits plain cut outs, and the listings for the LILIAO, SOSOHOME, YXChome and Kanehosi sets describe a rolled or curled top edge. The Yamibobo set is the one to look at if you want two part cutters that press a pattern. On cleaning, the LILIAO listing says dishwasher safe, while the R and M and YXChome listings say hand wash.
Plain cutters or pressed designs
A plain cutter cuts the outline and leaves you to decorate with icing. A stamper set adds a pressed pattern, which the R and M listing does with a plunger on its stampers and the Yamibobo listing does with a second part that presses an embossed design. If you plan to ice your biscuits, plain cutters such as the Ann Clark set are enough. If you want the pattern to show without icing, choose stampers.
Size, from mini to large
Size matters if you want mini biscuits for a tin or large ones for a plate. The R and M stampers are about 3.8 by 4.4 cm inside, the smallest YXChome snowflake is about 3.8 cm, and the Grlifbaw trio runs from about 8.4 by 6.4 cm to about 13 by 10.4 cm. The Kanehosi cutters are about 2.5 cm high, which the listing says suits thicker dough, but it gives no width. The Ann Clark, SOSOHOME and LILIAO listings give no measurements, so check the photos first.
Ratings and how many there are
Four picks sit at 4.6 stars, but the counts are very different: 4,585 for the Ann Clark, 3,573 for the R and M and 2,266 for the SOSOHOME, against just 104 for the Yamibobo. The LILIAO and Grlifbaw sets both reach 4.8 on smaller counts of 846 and 386. A high score on a small count can move quickly, so weigh the number of ratings as well as the stars.
What else you need for the baking
Cutters only do the shaping. The listings mention dough, fondant, biscuits and brownies as uses, so a good rolled surface helps, and our rolling pin guide covers pins for pastry and biscuits. For icing the cut shapes, see our piping bag guide. Cutters also pair well with a plate of biscuits in a gift, and our Christmas hamper guide has ideas for the rest of the basket.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Christmas cookie cutters in Australia?
For most people it is the Ann Clark 5 piece set: American steel cutters in gingerbread man, tree, star, snowflake and angel shapes, rated 4.6 from 4,585 ratings. For pressed designs choose the R and M stampers, and for the highest rated steel set the LILIAO 4 piece.
What are the best Christmas tree cookie cutters?
The Ann Clark and SOSOHOME 5 piece sets each include a Christmas tree, and the Kanehosi set has a tree among its 8 pieces. For a standing tree, the YXChome snowflake set has nine sizes the listing says you bake and stack with icing into a 3D Christmas tree.
What are the best mini Christmas cookie cutters?
The smallest cutters here are the R and M stampers at about 3.8 by 4.4 cm inside and the smallest YXChome snowflake at about 3.8 cm. The Kanehosi listing gives a cutter height of about 2.5 cm but no width. Check each listing for measurements before you buy.
What are the best Christmas cookie cutters and stamps?
The R and M Christmas Stampers are our pick for stamps: each cuts the shape and a plunger presses the design onto the top, at 4.6 stars from 3,573 ratings. The Yamibobo set is the plastic alternative, with two part cutters, one to cut and one to press, though it has only 104 ratings.
What is the best Christmas cookie cutter set?
A 5 piece set gives the most shapes for the least clutter, so the Ann Clark set is our pick, and the SOSOHOME set is the budget 5 piece option with a candy cane and snowman. If you want more variety, the 8 piece Kanehosi set adds ornament shapes, a tree and a car.
Where can I buy Christmas cookie cutters in Australia?
This page compares eight sets listed on Amazon Australia, so you can check shapes, sizes and ratings in one place before you buy. The Ann Clark 5 piece set is the all round choice, and the R and M stampers suit pressed designs. Compare the shapes first, because that is where sets differ most.
What is the best gingerbread man cookie cutter?
For three sizes of gingerbread man, the Grlifbaw trio has large, medium and small cutters at 4.8 stars from 386 ratings. If you want a gingerbread man alongside a tree, star, snowflake and angel, the Ann Clark 5 piece set includes one, and the SOSOHOME set does too.
Are steel or plastic Christmas cookie cutters better?
Steel suits plain cut outs, and six of the eight picks here are described as steel, including the Ann Clark and LILIAO sets. Plastic is the choice for pressing a pattern in a two part cutter, as in the Yamibobo set, which the listing says is popular with children.
Which Christmas cookie cutters are best for kids?
The Yamibobo set is the one built for kids to enjoy: the listing describes two part cutters that cut an outline and press a pattern, and says children like them. Its catch is only 104 ratings. For a steel set that kids can use too, the SOSOHOME 5 piece set has 4.6 stars from 2,266 ratings.
