Cookie cutters are a great way to bake, whether you use them to make cookies of your favorite animal or character or to get that perfect star shape every time! 3D printers open up a whole new world of cookie cutters because the sky’s the limit in terms of the shapes you can design, customize, and print.
Here, we’ve gathered our favorite cookie cutter designs you can download for free and print at home. And if that’s not enough, there’s also an option to customize your own!
If you find designs you’d love to use but don’t have all the necessary tools to print them, remember that, with Craftcloud by All3DP, we’ve got you covered!
Safety First
Before we get to the list, be sure that you take note of food safety guidelines.
Some 3D printing filaments may contain chemicals that, though fine for other uses, really shouldn’t be touching your food. 3D printed items can also be prone to bacteria buildup in the cracks between layers if not washed regularly. We recommend using a food-safe epoxy or sealant to plug the crevices in your print.
Don’t stress, though. It’s highly unlikely that using a PLA cookie cutter will cause you any harm. If you want to be on the safe side, there are FDA-certified food-safe filaments that you can use to print dishwasher-safe cups, plates, and more.
Now that you’re prepared, let’s get to the delicious part!
Animals
We’re stretching the definition of animals to include the prehistoric kind, but simple animal shapes always make for cute cookies!
Horses
What this set of ponies lacks in magical horns and wings, it makes up for in variety and simplicity. This cookie-cutter set is perfect for any little horse lover’s themed birthday party or riding camp graduation.
The author drew inspiration from (and gives proper credit to) a handful of 2D icon designers. Every comment raves about the quality of these cookie cutters or how much the kids loved these horse shapes – or both!
- Who designed it? Altair
- How printable/popular is it? This collection of cutters has had 11 posted makes and nearly 900 downloads!
- Where to find it? Printables
Llama
For anyone who loves adding some fuzzy animal cheer to their cookie batches, this surprisingly detailed and adorable cookie form is a perfect choice.
Only one STL is supplied, but the designer suggests mirroring the file to print a facing pair, as pictured.
One user points out in the comments that this looks more like an alpaca than a llama, but we think it looks great, either way!
- Who designed it? lundiplutzmus
- How printable/popular is it? 26 Thingiverse users have shared makes of this fluffy friend, and there’s a long list of happy comments and over 4,300 likes to top it off.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Owl
Originally created for an owl-themed birthday party, these owl cookie cutters are beautifully and simply designed. The cutter comes complete with a round owl face and beak to stamp on your cookies. Great for any occasion!
Be warned: The cookie cutter is fairly large. Some makers preferred to scale it down to 60% for smaller cookies.
- Who designed it? UrbanAtWork
- How printable/popular is it? Over 27,000 people enjoyed this owl, and 10 users have shared photos of their own successful makes. There are also four remixes with different cutting depths.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Dog Pawprint
Originally made to stamp out baked pet treats for man’s best friend, this form also makes a perfect cookie cutter for the dog-loving household. It is a simple and robust design that deserves its popularity.
Are you looking for more homemade cookie or canine biscuit treat options? Well, this is your lucky day because the creator of this cookie cutter has two more dog-themed designs on his profile.
- Who designed it? AndresFelipeTapia
- How printable/popular is it? This pet-friendly model has 3 community prints and has been downloaded over 2,500 times.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
3D Triceratops
This is a creative set of cookie cutters where the resulting cookies can be assembled to make a 3D dinosaur cookie. Complete with four standing legs and pointed horns, this edible Triceratops sculpture is sure to delight.
The creator recommends using gingerbread for the cookies, as you need something strong enough to stand up that won’t rise or change shape too much during baking. They’ve even included a recipe!
- Who designed it? Isolt
- How printable/popular is it? There are 18 impressive makes of this 3D cookie cutter set and over 2,100 likes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Cookie Monster
The iconic Cookie Monster from Sesame Street certainly left a mark on our hearts with famous lines like, “Me want cookie!” These sweet treats are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. Serve these cookies with a big glass of milk, and feel free to make a big, crumbly mess. It’s the polite thing to do.
The maker recommends using a layer height of 0.4 mm and 10% infill for best results. The print time should be around 46 minutes.
Unicorn
This doting-father-approved magical pony cutter will guarantee smiles on little girls’ faces. The cutter stamps out details in the hair, horn, face, and tail that will remind them of their favorite cartoon and plush ponies.
Two of the makes mention the horn may stay in the cutter when lifting off the dough, so be mindful when stamping out your shapes. The designer makes several other simple and adorable cookie cutters that any parent would be wise to take a look at.
- Who designed it? jendakolda
- How printable/popular is it? There are over 900 downloads and 25 makes of this magical cookie cutter.
- Where to find it? Printables
T-Rex
We couldn’t stop at just one dinosaur; they make such adorable cookies! This fearsome T-Rex may look angry on the outside, but you know he’s soft and sweet underneath.
This angular yet absurdly cute design should be easily scalable and is perfect for creating Cretaceous cookies. The detail of the eye might be slightly tricky, but as long as it’s not too small, it should print successfully.
- Who designed it? Aether
- How printable/popular is it? This low-poly design has nearly 400 downloads and 9 likes on Cults. The simple outline means it should be a straightforward print.
- Where to find it? Cults
Fandoms
There’s no better way to celebrate your favorite stories than to bake them! Here, we’ve got some favorite characters and paraphernalia, from superheroes to Star Wars.
SpongeBob
SpongeBob Squarepants has been a popular animated TV show for over 20 years now. This cookie cutter produces cookies in the shape of the face of the iconic title character. The design also has many features that add engraved details to the cookie, like the nose and teeth.
The designer stated that the model will print at 7.6 x 7.6 x 1.5 cm, but no other printing tips are provided. Luckily, one recorded maker posted a successful make of the cookie cutter and listed that they used a 0.18-mm layer height, a 15% infill density, and a raft to print the design in PLA.
- Who designed it? Protonik
- How printable/popular is it? This SpongeBob cookie cutter has 44 recorded makes and over 56,000 downloads. So many people have printed this design, and you can too!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Star Trek Set
This is a comprehensive set of 11 Star Trek ships and emblems. Live long and bake cookies.
There are seven designs that are plain outlines, and four with a solid top. The solid versions might be easier to cut with but will take longer to print, so it’s up to you which you prefer.
The creator recommends 100% infill and a layer height of 0.2 mm or smaller for these. Another maker noted that the Enterprise’s nacelle engines are a bit thin, which make the ship fragile to cut and bake, but otherwise these cutters should be smooth flying.
- Who designed it? forzo
- How printable/popular is it? Six other makers have shared their impressive efforts, including some delicious-looking cookies!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Neko Atsume
Taken straight from the popular mobile game “Neko Atsume”, where you take care of and collect adorable Japanese cats, this kitty cookie cutter is definitely unique. The creator did a great job of making the baked cookies look exactly like the in-game cats!
The creator printed this in ABS and smoothed it in an acetone vapor bath to avoid any cracks for bacteria to grow in. While we understand the idea here, ABS isn’t a good material from a food safety perspective, so you might be better off sticking to PLA.
If dough tends to get caught in the cookie cutter due to the two edges close together, just wrap the cutter in plastic wrap and keep on cutting!
- Who designed it? Kinokoink
- How printable/popular is it? There are 11 perfect-looking makes of this cute cutter and some very positive comments.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Batman
Send a bat signal up into the sky and into your belly by printing this iconic silhouette. This simple design will let you mass-produce Batman cookies in no time.
One thing to note is that some people recommended scaling the model to 120% to make the walls a little thicker. Other than that, this should be quick and easy to print.
- Who designed it? Buhi
- How printable/popular is it? 118 people have posted makes of the bat symbol on Thingiverse, and unsurprisingly, most of them chose to print it in black!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Harry Potter Set
Bring the magic of the wizarding world to your home with these enchanting Harry Potter cookie cutters. The 6-piece set includes beloved characters like Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, Hagrid, and Hedwig. They’re perfect for a birthday party or a Hogwarts feast.
A few makers recommend using a 20% infill and and a layer height of 0.2 mm. To capture the detail on the cookie cutters, don’t roll the dough out too thin.
- Who designed it? sofiski
- How printable/popular is it? We’re not surprised that more than 17,000 people downloaded this cute set, and 11 of those fans were nice enough to show us their work!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
R2-D2
Planning a space or sci-fi themed party, or perhaps a Star Wars marathon? This lovable little robot from the Star Wars movies is sure to look great as a cookie.
There’s so much detail in this cutter that you almost won’t need decoration, but for extra points, try decorating it with frosting to match its original colors.
- Who designed it? bluedynno
- How printable/popular is it? There are 14 makes and 2 remixes of this cookie cutter from a galaxy far, far away, printed on a variety of machines.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Superman
Why should Batman get all the fun? Represent your love of the Man of Steel in edible form!
This iconic symbol will look perfect at any superhero party, or just to show a loved one that they’re a superhero.
- Who designed it? Protonik
- How printable/popular is it? Almost 40 makers have shared prints of this design, and the consensus is that it works like a charm with no special adjustments needed.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
8-Bit Pac-Man
When it comes to arcade games, Pac-Man is definitely one of the most popular. This set of cookie cutters contains a few 8-bit Pac-Man figures, including Pac-Man, four Ghosts (Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde), and one “dead” Ghost character.
One recorded maker posted an excellent print and made an extensive list of the settings used, including a 0.25-mm layer height, 1.2-mm layer thickness, and a 20% infill density.
- Who designed it? hamsterdam101
- How printable/popular is it? This set of Pac-Man cookie cutters has 21 recorded makes, a remix, and over 23,000 downloads!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Squid Game
Think you can do better than the contestants on Squid Game? Go ahead and give it a try!
You can use these cookie cutters for a Squid Game-themed game night where everyone tries not to break the cookies. However, if losing has the same consequences as on the show, we’ll pass on the invitation.
- Who designed it? Braindegeek
- How printable/popular is it? While around 2,600 people viewed this cookie cutter, only 80 brave souls downloaded it.
- Where to find it? Cults
Holidays
Nothing spreads holiday cheer like cookies! Whether it’s bunnies, snowmen, or sugar skulls, these festive treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Heart Wings
What better gift could a person receive on Valentine’s Day than homemade heart cookies with Cupid wings? Cutting those little treats out with a homemade cookie cutter would be a step in the right direction.
This is another great design from the prolific cookie cutter designer OogiMe. One maker mentioned the joint at the wings could be a weak spot and suggested making your dough “nice and thick” to prevent any problems after baking.
- Who designed it? OogiMe
- How printable/popular is it? There are at least 17 printed makes of this cookie cutter out there, but we suspect there are more given the nearly 30,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Pinshape
Mexican Skull
These are some of the most detailed cookie cutter designs out there. Inspired by Mexican tradition, these cookies are perfect for Día de los Muertos. Coat them in colorful icing to really make the skulls shine.
The maker of this design suggests using a 0.4-mm nozzle. The results will be to die for!
- Who designed it? pacha
- How printable/popular is it? This beautiful skull boasts 14 makes and 3,500 likes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Easter Bunny
While these were intended for Easter, you can make bunny-shaped cookies anytime you want!
The designer recommends a layer height of 0.3 mm for faster printing, as well as two perimeters and 100% infill to make sure the cutting edge is sturdy.
- Who designed it? faberdasher
- How printable/popular is it? There are 14 makes on Thingiverse, with people successfully printing on a range of printers, including the Lulzbot TAZ 6.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Trick or Treat Candy
We can almost guarantee that you’ll see some happy trick-or-treaters if you start handing out these cookies on Halloween night. The nice part about this small design is that it provides more cookies than a similar-sized batch. Considering the demand for sweet treats on Halloween, we think printing more in one go is a welcome option.
The maker recommends a 0.35-mm layer height and 10% infill. The estimated print time is about 33 minutes.
Bunny Hugging an Almond
Just stop it. This is almost too cute to eat. The maker, ateldsign, says the design was too sweet to keep to herself. This almond-hugging bunny will keep the entire family talking until the next get-together.
With no supports or infill necessary, you can confidently print this model in PLA or PETG food-grade filaments. Feel free to give your bunnies cashews, raisins, or anything else their hearts desire!
- Who designed it? ateldsign
- How printable/popular is it? With over 400 downloads, it’s surprising that only 9 people have posted their makes so far. However, the posted designs look great!
- Where to find it? Printables
Snowman
Good tidings and cheer are great, but nothing compares to a good old-fashioned cookie. Since this wonderful winter snowman design is so popular, we’re curious if anyone has sprinkled powdered sugar to take the look to the next level.
This cookie cutter takes about 55 minutes to print with a 0.3-mm layer height. As long as you follow the instructions, it should come out exactly as intended.
- Who designed it? OogiMe
- How printable/popular is it? This festive design has an impressive 73 makes and 117,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Miscellanea
Like to keep your baking straight to the point? We’ve got some more basic symbols and shapes here, from the iconic mustache to cookies that demand to be eaten!
Tetris
Whether you grew up with a Game Boy or a smartphone in your hand, the distinctive shapes of Tetris are a part of childhood memories. This puzzle-themed set is sure to excite and inspire nostalgia in children of any age.
Playing with your food is almost a requirement with this cookie cutter set. In fact, these models are also perfect for creating Tetris block Play-Doh pieces for a real-life game of tabletop Tetris!
- Who designed it? RakoonDesign
- How printable/popular is it? This puzzling set has 1 posted make and nearly 200 downloads.
- Where to find it? Printables
Sunflower
Next, this design yields sunflower-shaped cookies with detailed engravings, like the lines to separate each petal. The cookie cutter comprises three 3D printable parts that connect, although the creator of this design also noted that you could use each piece separately.
According to the designer, this model is optimized for a 0.25-mm diameter nozzle and produces cookies with a 7-cm diameter. If you’re using a 0.4-mm diameter nozzle, the maker recommends scaling the design 123% and using two perimeters for the part.
- Who designed it? SaddamCZ
- How printable/popular is it? This sunflower cookie cutter has 12 posted makes and more than 1,100 downloads.
- Where to find it? Printables
Train
Trains are always a fun shape, especially for kids. While not much information is available for this set of cookie cutters, the image above tells you all you need to know. There are three different train designs, including the engine and two cargo carts.
The designer listed the model as “easy” for its complexity. They also stated that they printed these cookie cutters with a 50% infill density and a 0.2-mm layer height.
- Who designed it? krmela
- How printable/popular is it? This train design has over 8,000 views and more than 1,400 downloads.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Eat Me
In Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice finds a small cake with the words “Eat Me” written in currants. Now, this won’t quite be a cake, but you can imprint the same message onto your cookies!
With a decorative edge and graceful font, this cookie cutter makes baking beautiful cookies easy. The designer recommends using a basic sugar cookie or vanilla almond recipe for best baking results. We can’t promise they’ll make you taller, though.
- Who designed it? Protonik
- How printable/popular is it? There are 26 makes and 3 remixes. These cookies look especially amazing with royal icing bringing out the details!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Math Set
For all the math lovers out there (or perhaps for Teacher Appreciation Day), why not print out some math symbol cookie cutters? The set includes nine different symbols and covers most of the major transcendental numbers, including e, π, and i.
The designer has also included the OpenSCAD script so that you can design your own cutters using the same method. More details on how to do this are included on the project page.
A few users mentioned that they experienced some stringing, so you may want to turn your print speed down and retraction up.
- Who designed it? mrbenbritton
- How printable/popular is it? This design has 33 makes and 2 remixes, with a definite trend towards printing π.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Creative Set
This would make a great starter set for someone who wants a lot of options. There are eight different designs, including a festive bow for the holiday season, a treble clef for music lovers, a cute elephant, and more!
As seen in some of the makes, you can bend the fingers on the hand shape before baking to make a peace sign or any other hand gesture you choose. We’ll leave the possibilities up to your imagination.
The creator provides their ideal settings in the description: a wall thickness of 0.8 mm and infill density set to 20%. One commenter notes that the elephant’s trunk is a little thin, thus making the cookie somewhat fragile, so be careful!
- Who designed it? Tschojo
- How printable/popular is it? Five makers have shared their prints of different models from this set, including various hand gestures and a bright blue mustache!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mustache
We can’t say it better than the designer of this cutter: “Did you grow your own gnarly cookie duster? Bake some meta cookies with this mustache-shaped cookie cutter.”
This is a pretty large cutter, measuring 5.5″ across and 1″ deep, which means you can cut some man-size cookies. The simple shape should scale well, though, if you’re looking for something a bit smaller.
- Who designed it? dhulihan
- How printable/popular is it? There are eight makes of this curly mustache and one remix with a sharper edge for a cleaner cut.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Bonus: Make Your Own
Finally, if you just can’t find the cookie cutter shape you want, or if you feel like being creative, it’s super easy to make your own or take a look through the 921 remixes available. Yeah, you heard us right.
Thingiverse has its own Cookie Cutter Customizer, where you can freehand draw the shape you desire. Then, simply download the STL and print your cookie cutter.
CookieCAD is another great place to make your own 3D printable cookie cutter. This site allows you to upload a sketch or to pick one of the supplied basic shapes to generate an STL. Then, you can customize the size and tweak a range of settings before downloading the file to print. Easy peasy!
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