What Is Your Preferred Cookie Cutter Material?

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rachelsmom01 Posted 4 Oct 2008 , 1:46pm
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Like most of you, I have 100s of cookie cutters. A lot of them are made of tin or aluminum and can be quite "bendy and lose their shape. thumbsdown.gif I was wondering what you all preferred or considered to be the best kind of cutter -- tin, aluminum, steel or copper (price?).

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GeminiRJ Posted 5 Oct 2008 , 6:50pm
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I guess I don't have a favorite material. If I find the shape I need and want, I'm more than happy to buy it regardless. If pressed, I would say metal over plastic because it gives a sharper edge. For the most part, I'm too cheap for copper, though I have a couple!

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yankeegal Posted 5 Oct 2008 , 7:46pm
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I think copper holds their shape the best, but they can be pricey. I like metal ones also, because they have the sharpest edges. Plastic is the easiest to clean though.

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Honeydukes Posted 5 Oct 2008 , 9:10pm
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Originally Posted by yankeegal

I think copper holds their shape the best, but they can be pricey. I like metal ones also, because they have the sharpest edges. Plastic is the easiest to clean though.




What she said. icon_biggrin.gif

I have mostly metal -- in addition to a good price, they're bendy which makes them better for more intricate shapes. And a lot of copper -- they're generally bigger and make cookies better sized for party favors. Plus, I think they're pretty. icon_smile.gif

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shanzah67 Posted 5 Oct 2008 , 10:05pm
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I have tin, aluminum, plastic and copper. I like each but I really love the copper. They're just so $$$$.

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bobwonderbuns Posted 5 Oct 2008 , 10:20pm
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Copper, hands down. They don't rust, are easy to clean, hold their shape beautifully and are a dream to work with. Not to mention they will outlast your grandchildren's grandchildren! icon_biggrin.gif

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SweetDreamsAT Posted 5 Oct 2008 , 10:28pm
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I agree with bobwonderbuns! Copper are my favorite, next would be stainless steel - no rust!! and durable!!

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