The best Christmas cookie cutters do more than shape holiday cookies. From classic Christmas trees and snowflakes to intricate ornaments and unexpected designs, the right cutters can turn a simple batch of sugar cookies into something special. We’ve rounded up our favourite Christmas cookie cutters and sets for 2026, including options for traditional holiday baking, decorating projects and homemade gifts.
Christmas Ornament Cookie Cutter
Etsy
Turn sugar cookies into edible Christmas ornaments with these decorative cookie cutters. Ideal for holiday baking projects and homemade gifts, the designs are made from food-safe plastic using a 3D printer, with four sizes available.
Make Your Own Gingerbread House Cookie Cutters
EMMA's SWEETS
This three-piece set includes cutters for the scalloped roof, front wall and side walls, making it easy to bake and assemble. A coordinating stamp set is also available separately to add decorative details before baking.
Holiday Linzer Cookie Cutters, Set of 4
Crate and Barrel
Make festive Linzer sandwich cookies with this set of four stainless-steel cookie cutters. Scalloped edges and Christmas-themed cutouts—including a snowman, tree and snowflake—let colourful jam fillings peek through.
Christmas Light Cookie Cutter, 3.5"
The Cookiery
Create colourful Christmas light cookies with this 3D-printed cutter designed by cookier Melissa Matthews. Available in three sizes, it features an easy-grip handle and sharp cutting edge for clean shapes.
Snowflake Kransekake Cookie Cutters
Williams Sonoma
Create an impressive Christmas cookie centrepiece with this set of 10 nested snowflake cutters. Inspired by the traditional Scandinavian kransekake, the graduated shapes can be stacked into a festive cookie tree or used individually for holiday cookies.
Gift Box Detailed Cookie Cutter, 6.5cm
BIRKMANN
Make Christmas cookies that look like little wrapped presents with this stainless-steel cookie cutter from Birkmann. The built-in detailing creates the outline of a ribbon and bow, making it easy to decorate with colourful icing.
Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter and Spatula
President's Choice
A Christmas tree cookie cutter paired with a festive spatula makes a practical addition to your holiday baking collection. Use the cutter for sugar cookies, shortbread or gingerbread, then put the spatula to work mixing dough and icing.
Ice Skate Cookie Cutter
ANN CLARK
A fun choice for winter baking, this 3-inch ice skate cookie cutter is perfect for making cookies inspired by figure skating and hockey season. Made in Vermont from food-safe, tin-plated steel.
Tree Cookie Cutters, Set of 6
Brighton Cutters
You can make a virtual forest with this set of six sturdy tree-shaped cookie cutters made from plant-derived plastic. Curved tops won’t hurt your hands, and a sharp cutting edge cuts clean shapes.
Stars Nested Cookie Cutter Set
Michaels
From tiny stars to statement cookies, this nested star cookie cutter set is a versatile holiday baking essential. Use the graduated shapes for Christmas sugar cookies, gingerbread decorations or layered cookie designs like our Festive Star Cookie Wreath.
What to Look for When Buying Christmas Cookie Cutters
The best Christmas cookie cutters have sturdy construction, comfortable edges and sharp cutting surfaces that create clean shapes. Stainless-steel cutters are durable and particularly good for detailed designs, while food-safe plastic cutters offer a wide range of creative shapes. For intricate holiday cookies, look for cutters with coordinating stamps or embossed details that make decorating easier.
