Cookie Cutters and Other Fabulous Baby Shower Favors

So much planning goes into a baby shower.  There’s the food, the games, the gifts, the theme—the little details are just endless!  Yet, one detail that is frequently left to the last minute is the baby shower favors.  These are little tokens of appreciation that are given to the guests for attending the shower.  There are so many creative routes that can be taken when creating these favors, but some of the cutest results can be achieved by using cookie cutters. 

Reach For the Recipe

After a fabulous baby shower, the next step is to give great favors for the guests to take home with them.  Cookie cutters are often used when preparing baked goods for a baby shower, but they can also be used to make versatile baby shower favors. 

One of the most obvious ideas for baby shower favors made with cookie cutters is to purchase a bulk amount of cookie cutters shaped like babies, storks, bottles—whatever you can find.  Then, print multiple copies of a cookie recipe that was served at the shower.  After you bake a few batches of these cookies, you are ready to assemble the favors. 

Place one or two cookies in a cute cellophane bag.  Tie it closed with a ribbon, and then string the baby shower cookie cutter and the copy of the recipe.  These are adorable favors that will be treasured for a long time.

A Cute Keepsake

Another idea is to use baby shower cookie cutters to create adorable keepsakes for each of the guests.  Find a cookie cutter in the shape of a footprint.  Next, create footprint cut outs using clay.  Bake the cut outs according to the instructions on the package.

Next, it is time to decorate.  Paint each of the footprints the color of your choice.  Then, using a paint pen, write a nice message on each of the footprints.  It could say the baby’s name, if that is known information, or it could simply say the date of the baby shower.  Whatever the message, these cute keepsakes will be an excellent reminder of the important occasion.

Keep Cookie Cutters in Mind

Although cookie cutters are usually used in the kitchen, there are so many other uses for cookie cutters that can be applied in a baby shower.  Use them in your baking preparation, or when you are creating the party favors.  Whatever the case, remember cookie cutters the next time you are planning a baby shower.