Disclosed is a shaping cutter comprising upper and lower blades (4) and (3) fastened at one end so as to open in the shape of the letter X and cut when they close. The upper blade (4) has an operating lever (6) extending from the end at which the upper and lower blades (4 and 3) are fastened. An endless linear conveyor (2) has the lower blades (3) fixed thereon, and a guide rod (7) extends parallel to the conveyor (2). When the conveyor (2) moves, the operating levers (6) of the upper blades (4) slide along the guide rod (7) to cause the upper blades (4) to move from the opening position to the closing position relative to the lower blades (3), thereby cutting into pieces an elongated edible dough running at the same speed in the same direction as the endless linear conveyor (2) runs. The elongated edible dough can be cut into pieces of a desired shape and size in succession. Advantageously a variety of funny-shaped pieces of confectionery or food can be provided by selecting appropriate blade shapes.