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cutting brownies into shapes with biscuit cutter
March 8, 2011

Kitchen Tip: Easy, Creative Treat Shapes

From the Kitchen of Katie Kick

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This Kitchen Tip is a guest post by Kristan of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Welcome, Kristan!

One thing I’ve learned when it comes to serving desserts is that presentation is key. Sloppy treats are unappetizing, and will often go uneaten.

My favorite trick for neat and creatively cut brownies and bars is using a biscuit cutter instead of a knife.

cutting brownies into shapes with biscuit cutter

photo by Kristan

Biscuit cutters are tall and sturdy enough to cut even thick brownies, and the handle makes pushing it through a breeze. You can buy biscuit cutters in several different shapes, and a set usually has four or five different sizes to choose from.

Note from Katie: I have had these Flower Biscuit Cutters for a while and love them. Great for all sorts of things: sandwiches for kids, brownies, biscuits, and scones. I also recently purchase heart and snowflake sets. There are all sorts of fun shapes on Amazon and many with nesting sizes.

How to Cut Treats with Biscuit Cutters

1. Line your pan with foil before pouring in your batter. (related: Kitchen Tip: Lining Pans with Parchment)

2. Once your brownies are cooled to room temperature, refrigerate until firm. Cold brownies are easier to cut neatly.

3. Remove brownies from pan by lifting up on the foil. Peel foil down from the sides, laying flat.

4. Using your biscuit cutter, cut brownies as close together as possible to cut down on waste. You may have to gently push the top of the brownie to remove from the biscuit cutter.

Note: I prefer a round cutter, but only because it makes for an unexpected alternative to square brownies.

And that’s all there is to it! Thanks so much for sharing this great tip with us, Kristan!

Another note from Katie: If you’re concerned about the scraps – don’t be! You can use them to make all sorts of other treats from cake balls to individual trifles.


confessions of a cookbook queenKristan Roland is a displaced housewife, living, baking, and blogging in rural Arkansas. On Confessions of a Cookbook Queen Kristan shares her love of sugar and sparkle, along with personal anecdotes, which she usually serves with a side of sarcasm.

Though she has no formal training, other than a few craft store cake decorating classes, she is a firm believer that even the most imperfect people are capable of creating fabulous things in the kitchen.

You can also find Kristan on Facebook and Twitter.


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My lifelong interest in cooking has shown me that part of the goodness in life is enjoying delicious food with friends and family. I love trying new foods, discovering new places & things that help my family live the good life.

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  1. naomi says

    March 8, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Lovely idea, Kristan! Great crossover use.

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  2. Diane says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Bet this would work great with the tray of Pillsbury brownies I like to buy from Sam’s Club when I’m asked to bring something for a bake sale. If I cut them in fun shapes, then I don’t have to worry about someone figuring out they weren’t baked at home!

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  3. Jill says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    As always, thanks for the tip.Brownies go so fast at my house…. hope I have time to chill and cut in the cute shapes….lol

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  4. TidyMom says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    oh I love this idea!!!……….and there are no calories in eating all the scraps when I cut the round brownies right? lol

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  5. Kristy says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I am so going to order me some of those!! They are fun!! My daughter LOVES taking treats to her dance class, and I bet they are tired of cupcakes, so brownies will be a fun change for the little ballerinas!! 🙂 Thanks for the tip!!!!

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  6. Michele says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I cut brownies into mini hearts for my daughter to take to her class at school. Dribbled them with a little white frosting and they LOVED it!!!! Regular brownies are boring.

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    • Katie says

      March 8, 2011 at 9:26 AM

      I did that a couple years ago – thanks for the reminder! And they were a big hit! Chocolate Covered Heart Shaped Brownies for Valentine’s Day

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  7. Jennifer says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Great Tips! Love all your guest posts! 🙂

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  8. Adena says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Awesome tips! Pretty food always tastes better. And of course if you are preparing these as a gift, if you don’t cut them so close – you get to enjoy the “scraps”.

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  9. Dawn says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Love this idea. Going to have to try it next time I make brownies. I know the kids would love the surprise of shaped brownies in their lunch.

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  10. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I never would have thought of this in a million years. Seriously. This is why I bow down to you and Katie for stuff like this.

    Reply
  11. Amanda says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    What a fantastic tip!! Love seeing the beautiful Kristan over here!

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  12. Michaela says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen a brownie go uneaten.. but then again I do live with college students..

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  13. ashli says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Great tip Kristan! I can’t wait to get some and try it on my next batch — or maybe to cut petit fours! See you back at your blog!

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  14. Cookbook Queen says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Thanks so much for having me over today, katie!! 🙂

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  15. bridget {bake at 350} says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Kristan is such a smartie!

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  16. brandi says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Great tip! I love having more than one use for tools in the kitchen.

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