The Mystery of the Christmas Cookie Cutter

Christmas baking season is almost here, and many of us are digging out old, mismatched cookie cutters—or buying new ones. But for one woman, a recent purchase led to total confusion.

A Shape That Stumped Her

She bought a Christmas-themed cookie cutter set, but one shape left her completely baffled. Usually, cutters come with a clear label or picture showing what they are. This one offered no clues at all.

Turning to the Internet

Frustrated, she turned to Reddit for help. She posted in the r/whatismycookiecutter subreddit: “This is driving me nuts. It’s from a Christmas set, but I’m stumped.”

As expected, the internet had a field day. Some users got creative, drawing over the shape to imagine what it could be.

Wild Guesses and Creative Theories

Suggestions ranged from a bizarre Homer Simpson to a figure humorously dubbed “Barney the Christmas crackhead.” Others tried to stay on theme, guessing it might be a snowy cabin, a row of houses, or even a puzzle piece designed to connect with another cutter.

Eventually, a more popular theory emerged: a pile of Christmas presents, possibly with a stocking attached at one end. Several commenters agreed this explanation made the most sense.

Still a Mystery

Not everyone was convinced. Some suggested the cutter might be bent and needed straightening. Others wondered if it was a manufacturing mishap. As one Redditor perfectly summed it up: “This sub is the most interesting and frustrating place on this site—and I still have no idea.”