Cookie Cutter Storage

I did some cookie cutter re-organization recently.

This is what it used to look like.

The shoebox bins were nice because they're clear.  What wasn't nice was that the bins and lids weren't all exactly the same size.  The result was teetering columns that didn't fit perfectly on my shelves.

I took advantage of a sale on photograph storage boxes at the craft store.  Each of these boxes holds more than the clear ones.  It's no longer teetering.

I'm not really in love with the new system.  It looks nicer but isn't the perfect solution.

I miss being able to see through the containers.  I can no longer lift a lid slightly from a box at the bottom, to reach in.

It does look tidy, so it's a keeper.  For now.  :)

Giant Gingerbread Cookie Cutter

This HUGE cookie cutter was a Christmas present for me - from me.  :)

Here's George the Giant Gingerbread Man cookie cutter at Home Goods, before I scooped him up into my shopping cart.  He's four feet tall!

And here's George at the bakery.  I'm in love.

I think that these little girls fell in love with George too!

Panda Bear Cookies

Chocolate and Vanilla Panda Bear Sugar Cookies

Little cuties, huh?  I've been admiring all of the adorable Japanese cookie cutters that I've seen online.  Just before Christmas, my husband bought a set for me!

For each panda shape there are multiple pieces and one for impressing the face.

It's hard to tell here but the vanilla pieces are layered on top of the chocolate bases.  My original plan was to make each panda only one layer, cutting spaces in the chocolate to drop in the vanilla.  That sure didn't work.  The pieces were just too small.

No royal icing in sight but the next time I use these, I plan on cutting out the bases and using the other cutters to make impressions.  Then decorate with royal icing as usual.

I've added that to the mighty long list of cookies I want to make.  Someday maybe I'll actually get to it!