If you have cooky cutters that you like, you'll use them of course. Always dip them in flour so they won't stick to the dough.

Or make your own patterns-Draw or copy the pattern on heavy cardboard. Cut out each one and grease it. Lay pattern greased side down on dough and cut around it with a. sharp knife. Lift onto baking sheet with wide spatula.

Attractive Designs Make the Prettiest Cookies

After you've decided on the shapes, making the design is fun. Try some of these first.

Then let yourself go, use your imagination, and see what exciting designs you can create.