The Easy Way You Can Remove Rust From Your Cookie Cutters

If you don’t have sandpaper on hand, there are a few other pieces of equipment that can work in a pinch. For severely rusted cookie cutters, steel wool is a good alternative for cleaning. Since rust forms when metals are exposed to moisture over time, it may seem counterintuitive to soak your cookie cutters in liquids to remove rust, but this approach can also be useful. If you’re not in a hurry, or you’d like a low-effort option, let your baking tools soak in vinegar overnight.

For cookie cutters that are simply tarnished, you may want to try scrubbing them with baking soda. This multifunctional ingredient is not just the best way to naturally clean your kitchen — with a little water and a sponge, it can also be used to make your cookie cutters sparkle like new.

Whichever technique you choose, don’t forget to wash the tools in soapy water afterward — before baking with them. To prevent rust from forming in the future, be sure to set the cookie cutters on a wire rack after cleaning so that they dry completely. In especially humid weather, you can also place them briefly in a heated oven to remove all moisture.