Enjoy making delicious cookies but hate searching for your favorite cookie cutters? Are you tired of finding your best cookie cutters bent and ruined because you don’t have a good storage solution? Here are 10 practical ways to store your cookie cutters.
There are so many excellent cookie cutter shapes, from simple stars to more complicated shapes like animals and trains, from metal cookie cutters to plastic cookie cutters. But a common challenge for home bakers is organizing all those charming cookie cutters to keep them in good shape and within easy access.
When I started baking cookies regularly, I kept my cookie cutters in Ziploc bags tucked away inside my kitchen cabinets. While that worked for a while, once I began accumulating a lot of cookie cutters, I realized I needed to find a better way to store my collection. While I eventually found a system that worked for me (clear storage containers all the way!), what works best for you will depend on your specific needs.
Here are 10 practical ways to store your cookie cutters. By reading about these different ways to organize your cookie-cutter collection, I hope you’ll be able to find the most suitable storage method for you. Happy organizing and happy cookie-making!
10 Practical Ways to Store Your Cookie Cutters
1. Use Clear Containers
Clear plastic containers are a simple yet practical choice. They showcase your collection and shield your cookie cutters from dust and damage. Choose containers with adjustable dividers for a good fit for cookie cutters of various sizes. One excellent option is to use clear plastic shoe boxes. Often, these are the perfect size to hold your favorite cutters.
2. Pick a Kitchen Drawer
Designate a kitchen drawer solely for your cookie cutters. Also, grab a utensil drawer organizer, which is the best way to prevent your drawer from turning into a jumbled mess, and keep your cookie cutters in excellent condition. Organize your cookie cutters by theme or size for easy access – no more searching for that elusive gingerbread man!
3. Choose a Magnetic Strip
Use magnetic strips or boards to display your metal cookie cutters, saving both counter and drawer space. This is great if you have limited storage space. Plus, it gives you easy access to cookie cutters and makes your collection into wall art.
4. Use a Pegboard
Put up a pegboard and hang your cookie cutters on hooks. This puts your collection of cookie cutters within easy reach and can become a colorful display that you can change out with the seasons. One option is to surround your pegboard with lighted garland and hang your Christmas cookie cutters for festive holiday décor.
5. Use Wall-Mounted Storage
If your cabinet or counter space is limited, consider wall-mounted storage. Spice racks or shelves can add organization and style to your kitchen walls and are a great way to make the most of your available space. Install spice racks or shelves at eye level for easy access and to motivate you to bake that batch of cookies.
6. Put Them in a Jar
Repurpose empty mason jars (wide mouth jars work best) or large round glass containers to store your collection of cookie cutters. Label each jar with the shapes inside and arrange them on your countertop or in a dedicated cabinet. It’s a simple yet effective way to keep your cutters organized and easily find them when needed.
7. Use a Tiered Organizer
Maximize storage with tiered organizers, many originally designed for spices. This design allows a clear view of each cookie cutter shape, and you can quickly grab the one you need without disturbing the rest of the collection.
8. Choose a Carousel
Use a rotating carousel to store your cookie-cutter collection. Spin the carousel to find the perfect shape without rummaging through a drawer. Consider leaving the carousel on your kitchen counter to display your favorites.
9. Use a Door Shoe Organizer
Take advantage of unused space on your pantry or kitchen door by installing over-the-door shoe organizers with clear pockets. Each pocket becomes a designated home for a specific cookie cutter. This method saves shelf space and allows you to easily see and access your entire collection of cookie cutters.
10. Organize by Theme
For any storage option you choose, consider organizing your cookie cutters by theme – holidays, animals, or geometric shapes, for example. Grouping them together makes it easy to find what you’re looking for when you’re ready to bake.
10 Practical Ways to Store Your Cookie Cutters: Wrap-Up
Efficient organization of your cookie cutters can be a reality if you consider your space and determine what storage methods work best for you. Giving your cookie cutters a new home can allow any baking enthusiast to take their cookie-making to the next level and make all your baking adventures more effortless and fun.
Let me know what your favorite cookie cutters are and how you store them. I’d love to know!
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