Use pie crust cutters for a professional effect. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.

Just press them into the dough to form appliqués to go atop the pie, or to create cut-out designs in a pie’s top crust.

You can also use them to garnish soups and salads. Or, cut out cookie dough for a dessert garnish.

This year’s exclusive cutter set from Williams-Sonoma includes a Christmas tree, reindeer, Santa in sleigh and a snowflake.

The shapes change yearly; you can build a collection of festive shapes over time.

The durable spring-loaded cutters are designed for maximum precision, safety and easy of use. The spring mechanism creates delicate shapes embossed with fine detail. Even a child can use them.

Give a set to your favorite pie baker.

 
TIPS FOR USING PIE CRUST CUTTERS

For fun, color the dough red (for Santa), green for leaves, etc.

Here are lots of tips for making pie crust cut-outs from King Arthur Flour, including helpful photos.