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A cookie cutter is a staple in many kitchens. It not only helps us with big baking batches, but can also be used for shaping, molding, forming, and cutting numerous other types of foods as well, including meat patties, flapjacks, sandwiches and decorative embellishments for platters, such as fruit.

The utensil is often used for seasonal occasions when we crave decorative shapes. However, when it comes to alternative designs, things can get pretty funny and weird fast. So much so that you might need help to understand what you're looking at.

Luckily, there's a subreddit called 'What is My Cookie Cutter?' whose members are ready to help. To get a feel for their level of expertise, we invite you to take a look at the cases these folks have tackled so far.

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Figured I’d Try Give U Guys A Challenge

Figured I’d Try Give U Guys A Challenge

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#2

My Mother Found A Funky One For You All! Make Her Proud!

My Mother Found A Funky One For You All! Make Her Proud!

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The community over at 'What is My Cookie Cutter?' says there are no wrong answers to the question, and, as you can see from the pictures, the members eventually started to respond to prompts by uploading whimsical drawings of what a particular cookie cutter might be.

“In the early days, there was a very specific purpose for this sub, which was to identify the shapes of the more unique cookie cutters out there,” Tes Reilly from Washington, D.C., an avid cookie decorator and one of seven current moderators of the subreddit, told The New York Times. “It was practical.”

#3

In My Christmas Cutters But I Have No Clue What It Is

In My Christmas Cutters But I Have No Clue What It Is

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#4

Finally Have One. In Walmart Genuinely Confused

Finally Have One. In Walmart Genuinely Confused

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#5

Got Another Mystery For You Guys. X(

Got Another Mystery For You Guys. X(

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But now, “people are not here because they are avid users of cookie cutters with pressing questions,” Reilly, a doctoral candidate in media psychology, explained, “but because the drawings are hilarious, the inside jokes are comforting, the attitude is always positive and despite its size or form, it is a very real, very meaningful community.”

One spent so much time finding a way to draw the state of Wyoming into virtually every shape posted that she felt obligated to issue a formal farewell last month when the subreddit became too much of a distraction. “I’m saddened to announce that I won’t be doing any more Wyoming posts,” she wrote. “But I’ll definitely still visit.” The post received thousands of upvotes and hundreds of comments.

#6

What Is It?

What Is It?

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#7

Solve A Long Standing Family Debate: Bunny Or Bear?

Solve A Long Standing Family Debate: Bunny Or Bear?

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#8

Forget The Pic At The First Try... I've No Idea

Forget The Pic At The First Try... I've No Idea

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#9

Unsure What It Is

Unsure What It Is

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“Reddit and Reddit users in general get a bad rep on other social media platforms, but this subreddit proves just how wholesome users can be,” said Angelina Cannon, who lives in Middlesex County, N.J., who did not have much baking experience, but was drawn to the subreddit after following similar identification forums, such as 'What is this Thing?'

“I really wasn’t expecting all the art when I joined, but it definitely kept me interested,” she said.

#10

I Work At A Bakery, I Don’t Even Know What These Are Supposed To Be

I Work At A Bakery, I Don’t Even Know What These Are Supposed To Be

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#11

My Mum Sent Me This. Do You Know What Shape It Is Please?

My Mum Sent Me This. Do You Know What Shape It Is Please?

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#12

Ok I’m Stumped. This Was In A Bag Of Cutters I Have Otherwise Identified. It Looks Like A Kitchen Aid To Me Without The Bowl But That’s Dumb So Am Hoping For Some Better Ideas!

Ok I’m Stumped. This Was In A Bag Of Cutters I Have Otherwise Identified. It Looks Like A Kitchen Aid To Me Without The Bowl But That’s Dumb So Am Hoping For Some Better Ideas!

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#13

Any Ideas? Boyfriend And I Are Stumped

Any Ideas? Boyfriend And I Are Stumped

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There are a few rules though, with the most important ones including one that says every post must be cookie-cutter related and another prohibiting the sale of cookie cutters.

The moderators looking after the sub try to keep it clean without interfering with the members' fun and games.

“I’ve been part of some communities where the moderators are too hard or strict,” said Garyn Greene of Ohio, who joined the mod team after noticing the subreddit’s rising popularity. “I like making sure it’s whatever the community wants it to be.”

#14

What Is This?

What Is This?

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#15

This Has Stumped Me For A Year!

This Has Stumped Me For A Year!

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#16

Make My Least Favorite Cookie Cutter My New Favorite

Make My Least Favorite Cookie Cutter My New Favorite

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#17

Random Cutter I Have, Guess What It Is

Random Cutter I Have, Guess What It Is

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Much like unwrapping presents on Christmas morning, discovering the dubious utensils and people's interpretations of what they might represent brings a special kind of festive cheer—you just never know what you're going to get next. So as we close the lid on this delightful cookie jar, let's hope more interesting mysteries await us in 2024!

#18

What Is My Cookie Cutter? Found In An Old Set From My Mother-In-Law

What Is My Cookie Cutter? Found In An Old Set From My Mother-In-Law

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#19

I'm Laughing My Ash Off At These

I'm Laughing My Ash Off At These

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#20

In My Mom's Drawer

In My Mom's Drawer

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#21

I Feel Like This Is A Wild One

I Feel Like This Is A Wild One

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#22

What Is My Cookie Cutter?

What Is My Cookie Cutter?

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#23

We've Been Using This As Fat Gingerbread Man With Tiny Head... Any Ideas?

We've Been Using This As Fat Gingerbread Man With Tiny Head... Any Ideas?

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#24

Came Across This One And Immediately Thought Of Y'all!

Came Across This One And Immediately Thought Of Y'all!

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#25

Wife Thinks This One Is "Cat Raising The Roof"

Wife Thinks This One Is "Cat Raising The Roof"

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#26

Who Is This, And What Is He/She Carrying?

Who Is This, And What Is He/She Carrying?

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#27

Someone Asking In Our Parenting Discord Server. We Are Seriously Stumped

Someone Asking In Our Parenting Discord Server. We Are Seriously Stumped

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#28

I'm Lost On This One

I'm Lost On This One

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#29

Thrift Store Find!

Thrift Store Find!

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#30

The Entire Family Was On This Case, Before Eventually Giving Up

The Entire Family Was On This Case, Before Eventually Giving Up

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#31

Get Creative..

Get Creative..

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#32

Have Fun!

Have Fun!

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#33

I Am So Lost.. Can Anyone Help Me?

I Am So Lost.. Can Anyone Help Me?

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#34

Thought Of This Sub The Moment I Saw It!

Thought Of This Sub The Moment I Saw It!

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#35

Been Trying To Solve This For A Year

Been Trying To Solve This For A Year

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#36

Heres One That I’m Genuinely Confused On

Heres One That I’m Genuinely Confused On

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#37

I've Had This One For A While, Still Can't Figure Out What It Is

I've Had This One For A While, Still Can't Figure Out What It Is

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#38

What Is This Cookie Cutter Supposed To Be?

What Is This Cookie Cutter Supposed To Be?

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#39

My Wife Gave Me This One. I Have No Idea

My Wife Gave Me This One. I Have No Idea

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#40

Found In Box, Only One We Can't Figure Out

Found In Box, Only One We Can't Figure Out

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