Get creative and make adorable little treats with these Christmas mini cookie cutters.
Mini cutters are so fun because they create adorable little sweet treats! I am excited to share my favorite sugar cookie recipe for using with cutters and fun things to do with mini cutters. There are tons of mini cutters to choose from that make it fun to do this for all of the holidays, seasons and celebrations. Let’s look at some fun things with Mini Cookie Cutters for Christmas.
COOKIE TIPS FOR USING CUTTERS
TIP ONE:
BE PATIENT and follow each step carefully. One rushed step and the cookies just might not be what you want. If you want cookies this adorable, make them ONE step at a time!
Once the cookie dough is room temperature, it is ready to be rolled out.
TIP TWO:
Have cookies that are the EXACT same thickness will support them in baking consistently across the pan. My rolling guides are one of the best gifts I ever received. I use them for EVERY single roll out, even the tiny bit of dough left at the end. Rolling the dough between two pieces of parchment paper keeps it from sticking to the counter or the rolling pin.
Once the dough is rolled out, cut into shapes with cutters.
TIP THREE:
Use the same cutter for all of the cookies that go on one sheet while baking. This ensures that they are all the same thickness AND size.
Bake cookies on parchment paper on a metal sheet. I LOVE this giant cookie sheet! It literally holds SO MANY COOKIES!
When the cookies come out of the oven, move them to a cooking rack and let them cook COMPLETELY before even thinking about icing them.
Ideas of Fun Things with Mini Cookie Cutters
Add the mini cookies to fun snack mixes. This Christmas Puppy Chow is always a favorite.
I packaged them up in sixes (one of each design) and inserted them into these adorable pillow boxes to give as party favors for my upcoming COOKIE EXCHANGE!
Serve the cookies with a tray of treats and snacks at party, at the parade or for movie night.
Serve the darling minis while writing Santa a letter.
Get this free Santa Letter Template and use it with kids of all ages.
FREE Baking Printable
If you are baking with kiddos and need an activity for those down periods, here is a free word search that might be fun! Grab it HERE and download then print!
Best Ways to Use Free Printables
You might have seen this list from me before but I think it is worth sharing over and over. Sometimes the people in the back need to hear things a few times, right? There are so many great ways to use free printables. Here are some of my favorites.
- Print them and mail in an envelope with a stamp. Snail mail rocks. This is one of the fun things with mini cookie cutters at Christmas.
- Batch some up to make an activity book. This is great for a road trip!
- Print and use at a place setting on the table to create a conversation starter.
- Add them to goody bags. By the way, goody bags are not just for birthday parties.
- Package them up with your favorite markers and crayons to give as a gift.
- Drop a few off at the local coffee shop with fun pencils to spread some happy.
- Cut them up to make cards, gift wrap and decorations.
MORE Great Christmas Cookie Ideas for a Cookie Exchange
These gingerbread cookies are the best because they are FAST and easy to make. They only need THREE ingredients and take less than 20 minutes.
If you are going for the cutest cookies ever, these reindeer sweet treats are winners. They are super fun to make and also super easy. They don’t even require any baking!
Sharing is Caring!
Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.
I would really love to hear what you think about fun things with mini cookie cutters! If you try it out, I would sure like to see it! Share on Instagram,Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin onPinterest! #LauraKellyDesigns
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Happy Holiday Baking,
Laura
