Comments on: How to Dry Cookie Cutters

By: Kate Hansen

Kate Hansen — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:54:55 +0000

I loved how you suggested putting the cookie cutters in the oven to dry! My daughter’s 8th birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks, and I was thinking about getting some cookie cutters to make some really nice cookies for the party. I’ll make sure to keep these tips in mind once I get some cookie cutters!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 05:10:59 +0000

What also works for me is to put the cutters on a cookie sheet and place the tray on a radiator- this only works when it is cold but I do most of my cut out cookies in the winter so the radiators are warm. This works for cookie tins also. Remember to place your cutters with the rolled edge facing down to drain the water.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:44:02 +0000

In reply to Laurel.

Hi Laurel,

Thanks for leaving a comment! I glad drying cookie cutters in the oven works for you. It has saved so many of mine over the years.

I agree about cutters rusting on their own. I had a few that had never been used and they did the same thing as your Disney cutters. It’s kind of sad but good to know that we can make them shine again. 😉

By: Laurel

Laurel — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:27:13 +0000

Hi Lisa,

THANK YOU!! I just found this post through pinterest. I have been drying metal kitchen utensils, cookie cutters, pans, strainers, etc. in the oven for many years. I have over 4000 cookie cutters, some of which have turned black over the years. I’m going to grab a couple and see if the baking soda helps. I may get ALL the metal cutters out and inspect them for rust, too.

After reading the comments, I think I’ll get some Penny Brite, too. When I was a kid, there was a product called Twinkle for copper and it was FANTASTIC. Sadly, I haven’t seen it in the stores for MANY years. After MUCH research online, I recently started using ketchup on my copper cutters to get the YUCK off (coat generously and leave for a few hours or overnight. It d
oesn’t work if you don’t leave it.) but then they needed shining. Hopefully, the Penny Brite will work.

On another note, so that nobody feels guilty about their cutters rusting…..I have several cutters that I bought at DisneyWorld in 1996. They have been wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and sealed in ziploc bags ever since and they STILL rusted!

Thanks again!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:59:43 +0000

In reply to Stacie. I am glad you can use this information Stacie. I have done the same thing many times before. It takes a little scrubbing but it is worth it.

By: Stacie

Stacie — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 23:27:53 +0000

I realize this is an old post, but wanted to say thanks for letting me know my rust spotted cutters are salvageable. Not using my brain, I set some new cutters in a sink full of hot, soapy water, to let them sit for a bit. Was trying to get off the silly price tag glue (why can’t all companies use the stickers that peel off easily??). Well, the kids & I got busy making some foodies we found on Pinterest, and a “bit” turned into 1/2 the day. Needless to say, they were quite rusty when I got to them.

Will definitely give this method a go as I hate to pitch them out, especially considering they’re brand new. Thanks for the tips!!

By: Barbara P

Barbara P — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:39:54 +0000

Great idea! I always hand wash mine and immediately dry but this is better and my oven is usually still warm after the cookies cook! Thanks for the tip!

By: Kristy Jo

Kristy Jo — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:56:05 +0000

Hi, would you share where you found the cute baby cookie cutter?

By: Laurel

Laurel — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:59:14 +0000

I have been doing this for 20 years! Sometimes, I have quite a load of stuff in there. I put strainers, sifters, cookie sheets, whisks, anything cast iron (I store 2 frying pans in the oven.), and just about anything metal in the oven to dry. I put things in that have wooden handles, but not plastic ones.

By: sandie

sandie — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:59:23 +0000

That is a FANTASTIC tip. thanks