There's a time for homestyle, irregularly shaped cookies, but
there's also a time for perfectly round, same-shape every time
cookies too, and all you need to make them the same shape and
size every time is an old paper towel roll and your cookie
dough, whether it's pre-bought or made from scratch.  This tip
comes to us from the folks at, and it's super simple. Just cut
along the length of an old paper towel roll, then roll your
cookie dough into a tube that's roughly the same diameter of the
paper towel roll. Then, put the dough on a piece of plastic
wrap, roll it up, and put it into the paper towel roll,
squeezing it until it fits just right. Tighten it down with a
couple of rubber bands, and you're all set. Put it in the fridge
to firm up, or freezer for longer storage, and when you're ready
to bake, slice it up in even pieces, put the individual cookie
discs onto a baking sheet, and pop them in the oven. Check out a
video of this tip in action at the link below.  How to Cut
Perfectly Round Cookies | CHOW