Roshco

Roshco 100-Piece Plastic Cookie Cutter Set

Is the Roshco 100-piece plastic cookie cutter set a good choice for baking with young kids?

If you want one big assortment to keep little helpers busy, this set is a practical pick: its 100 plastic shapes span letters, numbers, animals, holidays, vehicles and more. Plastic edges feel less intimidating than metal cutters, and the variety is useful for cookies, sandwiches and play-dough. For neat sugar cookies, though, technique matters more than the number of shapes: keep the dough cool and expect plastic to cut less decisively than a sharp metal cutter. I’d choose it for family fun and variety, not precision baking.

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✓100 shapes include numbers, letters, geometric forms, animals, plants, vehicles
✓Cutters are stiff, durable plastic--dishwasher-safe--in many colors

Will plastic cutters make clean sugar cookies?

They can, especially with dough that is cool and firm rather than warm and soft, but plastic generally does not slice as crisply as metal. Roll the dough evenly, press straight down, and lift the cutter without twisting; twisting can drag the edges out of shape. If the dough starts sticking or the shapes look ragged, chill it again before continuing. For consistently sharp details and lots of serious cookie baking, I’d pick metal cutters instead.

How do you stop dough sticking in the alphabet cutters?

Chill the rolled dough until it feels firm, then dip the cutter lightly in flour before each press. Tap or gently push the dough out rather than scraping at the small letter openings; a toothpick can help release a stubborn bit without stretching the shape. Keep the cutouts cool as you work, and avoid adding so much flour that the cookies turn dry.

Are these suitable for young children?

The stiff plastic construction is a more reassuring choice for small hands than sharp metal edges, and the range of playful shapes gives kids plenty to choose from. Still, supervise pressing and handling, especially when a cutter is stuck in dough. Let children help with the shapes while an adult manages knives, hot trays and the oven.

Can the shapes work for sandwiches and play-dough?

They can add fun outlines to soft sandwiches, but a cookie cutter is not necessarily deep enough to cut through a thick stack cleanly. Use thin bread and fillings, press firmly, then remove the outer crust by hand if needed; for frequent lunch shaping, a dedicated sandwich cutter is easier. Play-dough is another useful activity, but keep a separate set for it rather than returning dough-play cutters to food use.

How should you wash and store 100 pieces?

These cutters are dishwasher-safe, but plastic can be vulnerable to heat in a dishwasher, so keep them on the top rack and away from the heating element. For the gentlest clean and less chance of warping, wash them by hand in warm soapy water and dry them before putting them away. A lidded box with a few dividers will keep the smaller shapes from becoming a drawerful of loose pieces.

Who it suits

Buy this set if you’re a parent who wants a ready-made assortment for holiday baking, alphabet practice, animal-shaped snacks and rainy-day play with young children. The range is the draw: you can let kids choose shapes without collecting individual cutters one at a time.

What you give up

Plastic is less precise than metal for crisp edges, especially with warm or sticky dough, so this is not the set I’d reach for when perfect-looking cookies matter most.
A hundred shapes are fun to have and a nuisance to put away unless you give them a dedicated container.
The assortment is better for variety than for a single specialized job; thick sandwiches and intricate cookie details are easier with purpose-made cutters.

You will also want

With kids baking, the useful extra is something ready for the inevitable floury counter and sticky hands. Keep a washable cloth nearby so cleanup does not interrupt the fun.

Bumble 12"x12" Dish Cloths (8-Pack), 100% Cotton Kitchen Towels - Gray | 405 GSM | Soft, Highly Absorbent & Durable Dish Towels for Kitchen

Keep these grey cotton dish cloths within reach for wiping flour from the counter and cleaning sticky hands during a baking session.

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Questions buyers ask

Are plastic cookie cutters duller than metal ones?

Generally, yes: plastic cutters are less sharp and less intimidating to handle, but they tend to press through dough rather than slice it as cleanly as metal. Cool, firm dough and a straight press help you get neater results.

How do you stop sugar cookie dough sticking in alphabet cutters?

Chill the dough until firm and lightly flour the cutter before pressing. Release small letter details gently, using a toothpick for stuck dough rather than pulling at the cookie shape.

Are these cookie cutters dishwasher-safe, and can they warp?

Yes, the Roshco cutters are dishwasher-safe. To reduce heat exposure, put plastic cutters on the top rack away from the heating element; hand-washing is the gentler option if you want to minimize the chance of warping. For a large batch, wash them together in a basin of warm, soapy water, then dry them before storing.

Can you use cookie cutters for sandwiches?

Yes, they can shape thin bread and soft fillings, though a standard cookie cutter may not cut through a thick sandwich stack neatly. For regular lunch prep, a dedicated sandwich cutter is more convenient.

Can kids use these as play-dough cutters too?

Yes, the shapes can be fun play-dough tools. Keep a separate set for play-dough and food so the cutters used for crafts do not go back into the kitchen rotation.

How do you organize a large cookie cutter collection?

Use a lidded box with dividers so small letters and symbols stay together and are easy to find. Dry the cutters before storing them, and keep the box somewhere children can reach when it is time to choose shapes.

How deep are standard plastic cookie cutters?

There is no single standard depth; cutters vary by shape and set. For sandwich use, try one on thin bread first and avoid relying on it to cut through a tall stack.