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National Cookie Cutter Day

December 1

When is National Cookie Cutter Day?

National Cookie Cutter Day happens on Sunday December 1, 2024.

Celebrating National Cookie Cutter Day with 5 Creative Ideas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not that one – it’s National Cookie Cutter Day. On December 1st, it’s time to grab your favorite cookie cutters and get creative in the kitchen. But what can you make with a few simple cookie cutters? Read on to find out!

Cookies (obviously)

Let’s start with the obvious – cookies are a classic treat that can be made in all kinds of shapes and sizes using cookie cutters. Cut out circles, stars, hearts, or any other shape you like and add sprinkles or frosting for an extra special touch.

Pancakes

If you’re feeling adventurous in the morning, why not use a cookie cutter to make some fun-shaped pancakes? The only limit is your imagination! Add chocolate chips for eyes and blueberries for noses to create some seriously cute breakfast treats!

Fruit Salad

Skip the boring old slices of watermelon and try cutting your fruit into shapes instead! Use cookie cutters to turn bananas into stars, oranges into triangles, apples into hearts—the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating colorful fruit salads.

Sandwiches

Sandwich-making just got an upgrade thanks to cookie cutters! Use them to create star-shaped sandwiches for lunch or heart-shaped sandwiches for snacks – they’re sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face at mealtime!

Cheese Platter

Turn store bought cheese slices into works of art by using cookie cutters as stencils! Cut out hearts from Swiss cheese and stars from cheddar cheese – it’s a great way to add some pizzazz to any cheese platter or charcuterie board.
From cookies and pancakes to sandwiches and fruit salads, there are so many creative ways to use cookie cutters this National Cookie Cutter Day – and beyond! So go ahead – break out those cookie cutters and have some fun in the kitchen today!

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When does National Cookie Cutter Day happen next year?

National Cookie Cutter Day will happen on the following upcoming dates:

  • Monday December 1, 2025
  • Tuesday December 1, 2026
  • Wednesday December 1, 2027
  • Friday December 1, 2028
  • Saturday December 1, 2029

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