Ever See A Freak With A Broken Heart?
Written: Feb 27 '03
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Pros: Inexpensive, cleans up nicely, center stability bar.
Cons: Chip any part of the cutter and it is ruined.
The Bottom Line: This functional and easy to use heart cookie cutter is just one of many great Wilton cutters to have in your baking arsenal.
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| Freak369's Full Review: Wilton Heart Perimeter Cookie Cutter |
I've had my Wilton heart cookie cutter [2303-100] for several years now and it’s just recently been retired to the kid’s art box. After cutting out hundreds of cookies, being tossed around in the drawer and banged around in the sink, a small part of the cutter edge broke off. This might not sound like a tragedy but try using a cookie cutter with a broken edge and see what kind of results you get. Sure I could press out the cookie and trim the edge but if I am making 30 – 40 heart shaped cookies that’s the last thing I want to end up doing. While I already have a tremendous amount of cookie cutters in the kitchen, I have already replaced this with a new one based on the size, price and ease of use.
The Perimeter series from Wilton features a center stability bar that makes it easy for kids to use as well as adults. I’ve gotten so used to using standard cookie cutters that I rarely use this feature but my boys love it. The bar that runs across the face of the cutter allows you to easily remove the cutter from the dough but if this doesn’t feel comfortable the 1/16 th of an inch lip that wraps around the outside of the cutter will serve the same purpose. It might take a little bit of time to get used to using this center bar, but once you do you will find it a real plus when making a tremendous amount of cookies or large batches.
When using this type of cutter the depth of the dough is the most important factor. To thin a sheet and you will end up with ‘crisps’ that are great for removing plaque from your teeth but don’t taste all that great. Roll it out the dough too thickly and you will end up with poofy hearts that won’t retain the true shape. My suggestion is to try and roll the dough out to about one quarter of an inch and try a test batch to see what the end result it. Make sure you dip the cuter into some all purpose flour first so you don’t have to fight with the dough releasing from the cutter. If you are having trouble with cooked edges and raw centers – try checking your oven temperature to make sure that it is accurate.
Things To Know
The UPC code for this is located under the center stability bar and is something that you might want to consider removing before you start baking. I made the mistake of leaving mine on and it looks pretty gross and tattered. When I first purchased this I wasn’t expecting that I’d be using it all that often since I already had plenty of heart cookie cutters. To remove the UPC label I suggest soaking it in warm soapy water for about ten minutes and peeling it off and checking the surface to make sure you removed all the glue.
These are available at most craft stores that sell Wilton products but I had had the best luck finding them at Michael’s. These run anywhere from .49 - .69 cents a piece and since they are sold individually you can pick and choose from the designs and sizes that you like. So far I have only seen these in one size – three and a half inches across. If you are having trouble finding this you can always order it directly from the Wilton website at www.wilton.com where they sell for .69 cents each. These are not sold in a package or sealed but rather on a plastic hang tag so make sure that you wash them thoroughly before you use them.
The biggest mistake I made with this cutter was storing it in a drawer with other cutters and kitchen tools. Somewhere between the sink and the kitchen counter it encountered a little fight with some other kitchen tool and lost the battle resulting in a small chunk of the cutter surface being chipped off. Most of the cutters I own are stored in plastic bags inside a large metal tin – but for some reason I thought this one could handle being stored in the drawer. Maybe it’s just me but the plastic around the edges doesn’t seem to be as sturdy as other Wilton cookie cutters that I own. This might be why it chipped but I am leaning toward poor storage before I blame Wilton.
The Bottom Line
Can you really ever have enough cookie cutters? Even though this is almost the same size as one of the hearts in the Wilton Nested Heart Cookie Cutter set, it is still nice to have multiples when you are baking up a storm or have more than one person doing the cutting. Barring the chip in the original cutter, this has been a great cutter to use for making cookies, cutting out pancakes and brownies. If you are looking to pick up a cutter that will put up with a lot of use and abuse, I highly suggest checking out the Wilton Heart Perimeter Cookie Cutter.
As always, thanks for the visit!
^V^ Freak ^V^
© 2003 Freak369
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Amount Paid (US$): .69
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