Stars
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The star cookie cutter is the classic of Christmas baking – no other shape says Advent, candlelight and the scent of freshly baked Christmas cookies quite like it. Whether you are making cinnamon stars from grandma’s recipe, tender shortbread, Linzer cookies with jam or a festive star-topped cake, this category has stars with 5, 6 or 8 points from 3 to 18 cm, stars in a ring, cutters with a plunger or embossing and handy star cutter sets in graded sizes. That way you always have the right star for every recipe and every dough thickness.
Ideas: how versatile stars can be
A star is cut out in seconds, but the possibilities go far beyond the classic cookie. A few ideas for your holiday baking:
- Cinnamon stars: small stars with 5 or 6 points are the classic shape for Swiss Zimtsterne. Sizes of around 4 to 5 cm are especially easy to coat neatly with meringue glaze.
- Linzer and sandwich cookies: with the star in a ring or the star-in-star cutter you cut out the base and the top, fill with jam and get a glowing star-shaped window.
- Star tower: with a 3-piece set or the 6-pointed stars from 5 to 18 cm you bake stars in many sizes and stack them into a small cookie Christmas tree.
- Cake decorating: the large 15 or 18 cm stars work as a template for fondant or marzipan on a star cake, while the mini stars make a pretty sprinkle decoration for cupcakes.
- Gift tags: cut cookies with the star cutter with the «Best Wishes» embossing plunger, poke a small hole before baking and tie them to your presents with ribbon.
Tips: stars with crisp, clean points
Stars quickly reveal whether the dough has been prepared well, because fine points break easily or spread in the oven. These tips help your stars turn out evenly:
- Chill the dough for at least an hour after kneading, then roll it out evenly between two sheets of baking paper.
- Dip the cutter in flour before each cut – or in sugar for cinnamon stars – so nothing sticks.
- Press straight down without twisting: the points stay sharp and the star keeps its shape.
- With plunger cutters, press the star straight onto the baking tray: delicate points are protected and the embossing stays clearly visible.
- Chill the cut-out stars for another ten minutes before baking so they don’t spread in the oven.
Combinations for a colourful cookie platter
Stars go with almost every other Christmas shape. They look especially harmonious next to Christmas trees, snowflakes and angels, creating a little winter landscape on the plate. If you love traditional recipes, you will find more shapes for Brunsli, Mailänderli and other favourites in the Swiss cookie classics category. Play with the number of points, too: an 8-pointed star sparkles like a Christmas star, a 6-pointed one recalls a snow crystal, and the 5-pointed star is the timeless classic. The fluted 2-in-1 star adds even more variety by combining two edge styles in one tool, and the star with a hat is sure to make children smile.
Buying guide: what to look for in a star cutter
Before you choose, take a look at your favourite recipes. These points will help:
- Size: small stars from 3 to 5 cm are ideal for cinnamon stars and filled cookies, medium ones from 6 to 10 cm for butter cookies, and large ones from 12 cm for gingerbread and cake decorating.
- Material: stainless steel cutters have a precise cutting edge and will accompany you through many Advent seasons.
- Plunger and embossing: they release the dough cleanly while pressing in a pattern at the same time – especially handy with soft dough.
- Sets: graded sets with 2, 3, 4 or 6 pieces offer plenty of variety and nest inside each other to save space.
FAQ about star cookie cutters
Which star is best for cinnamon stars?
A small star with 5 or 6 points and a diameter of 4 to 5 cm. It is easy to glaze and the cookies bake evenly.
How do I stop cinnamon star dough from sticking?
Roll the dough out on sugar instead of flour and dip the cutter regularly in water or sugar.
What is the advantage of a set?
With a set in graded sizes you can bake stars for cookies, Linzer and star towers – with just one purchase.
How do I clean stainless steel cutters?
Ideally wash them by hand in warm water and dry them immediately so the edges stay sharp for a long time.
Can I also use the stars for fondant and marzipan?
Yes. Fondant, marzipan and modelling chocolate can be cut just as cleanly as cookie dough. This gives you matching stars for cakes, cupcakes and desserts.
You will find more shapes for Advent in the Christmas cookie cutters overview and everything for the festive season in our Christmas category. For recipes and inspiration, browse our Christmas cookie recipes.