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Just because you are all grown up doesn't mean you can't make breakfast, lunch, or dinner playful. Get out your cookie cutters and use them for transforming whatever you're eating, proving they aren't just for baking. And using shape molds completely changes foods into whimsical bites. You'll discover how versatile cookie cutters are — and fall in love with the adorably cute foods.
1I Heart Strawberries
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Start the day right with strawberry hearts, banana stars, and strawberry Chobani® Greek yogurt. You can use cookie cutters on any of your favorite fruits, like apple slices, melons, and pineapple. It's a pretty way to start the day.
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2Watermelon Stack
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So wonderfully refreshing, use a cookie cutter to make a watermelon base, then top with star-cut basil leaves and mozzarella cheese. Delicious as a side salad or even alongside a sandwich at lunch, it's a delightful spin on the caprese salad.
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3Heart Pancakes With Greek Yogurt/Maple Syrup Sauce
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Whip up a batch of pancakes and turn them into brunch specials by cutting out a heart shape from the center. Fill with blueberries, then drizzle with a sauce made from equal parts maple syrup and Chobani® Vanilla Greek Yogurt.
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4Cucumber Pepper Stars
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For a light snack, use a mold to shape cucumbers, top with softened cream cheese mixed with a pinch of dill and salt, then cut stars out of peppers for a final top. This is a quick and easy appetizer the next time you're having guests over.
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5Mini Shape Quesadillas
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Turn your lunch into a party with mini quesadillas. Use whatever shape you like to press into cooked cheese quesadillas, then serve with dipping sauces or top with fresh salsa or guacamole.
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6Star Pizzas
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Just about the best way to freshen up frozen pizza — or even leftovers from the night before — use a cookie cutter to create shapes from a cooked cheese pizza, then top with basil and spinach tossed in balsamic dressing. Serve as a light dinner or as a side to seared chicken breasts or roasted pork chops.
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7Grilled-Cheese Croutons
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I love a big bowl of soup for dinner after a long day, and the addition of croutons just makes everything better, which makes using a grilled cheese even more decadent. Make a grilled cheese with your favorite cheese blend, then press shapes into the finished sandwich. Add to soup, stew, or even chili for an adorable adornment.
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8Cute Mini Pies
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This dessert hack is so simple with beautiful results. After rolling out a store-purchased pie crust, use a flower-shaped cookie cutter, then place in a mini muffin tin and bake. Fill the cooled crusts with lemon curd, pudding, or strawberry jam for little treats.
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9Sprinkle Cookies
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Use a cookie cutter to mold sprinkle shapes on cookies or cakes, making really cute desserts. After frosting your cookie or cake, lightly press a cookie mold, like this star shape, into the frosting, then place a pinch of sprinkles inside the mold. Lightly shake the cookie to disperse the sprinkles, then remove the cookie cutter. Result? Cuteness.
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10Meaningful Marshmallows
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You can use cookie cutters to cut out shapes for floating in your hot chocolate or coffee. It's a pretty pick-me-up that also lifts your mood. Simply press a small shape into the side of a marshmallow and remove. Float in your drink, and enjoy the sweetness.
