The simple method was shared online and has left people questioning the way they live their lives. It all starts with metal coils made from tin strips rolled into rings
Festive biscuit lovers are having their minds blown after a video surfaced showing the surprising way cookie cutters are crafted.
As Christmas approaches, bringing its merry traditions of tree decorating, present wrapping, and stocking up on festive treats, many will be donning their aprons to bake Christmas tree cookies, gingerbread men, shortcake stars, or festive Florentines.
Home bakers across the UK will be grabbing their trusty cutters for that perfect shape, but few have ever pondered how these essential baking tools come into being – until now.
Missouri-based cookie cutter creators Off The Beaten Path have lifted the lid on the process with a mesmerising clip that’s gone viral. It all starts with metal coils made from tin strips rolled into rings. Then, high-speed machines bend the coils into shape against a metal mould, applying pressure to form the iconic Christmas tree cutters. After shaping, they’re welded and then packed off to spread holiday cheer in kitchens everywhere.
Social media users are gobsmacked by the revelation, with one saying: “So glad the algorithm showed me this! So cool!” Another was equally astonished, commenting,”…that’s how they be making them??”
With Christmas just 40 days away, festive enthusiasts are already gearing up for the season. A clever trick for decking out the Christmas tree with lights has gone viral, thanks to a video shared on TikTok by Maggie McGaugh.
She captioned it: “This man could make his own life hacks account honestly.” The footage shows a bloke effortlessly wrapping fairy lights around a rolling pin and then simply strolling around the tree, allowing the lights to unfurl seamlessly. He can be heard boasting: “I can even go faster if you want”, showcasing the hack’s efficiency.
The nifty technique has won over many, with one user commenting: “That’s genius, definitely doing this,” another chiming in with: “Big brain energy, this is so smart.” and a third sharing: “Love this hack, just got my tree out the loft and I’m gonna try it, thanks.”
However, not everyone was convinced, as one skeptic noted: “But you have to roll the lights onto the pin…so 2x rolling. I like it, but not for me,” prompting Maggie to suggest: “Or… just take them off this way and it’s ready for next year.”
