Folkroll Medium Rolling Pin Snowflakes
Available in festive prints—wintery snowflakes and a folksy, traditional Polish floral—these engraved rolling pins from Folkroll imprint a traditional Polish rosette on cookie dough or fondant. Made from solid beechwood and finished with food-safe oil, the pins engraved designs are deeper and more defined than other decorative rolling pins that leave only a faint or partial stamp. The imprint is clean and sharp, but the pin doesn’t stick to cookie dough if you dust it with a light sprinkle of sugar. While the pin’s most popular function is for cookies and baking, try it to emboss chocolate and marzipan, or even ceramics and clay..
KüchenProfi 3-Piece Mixing Bowls Set
This three-piece set of heavy-gauge stainless steel mixing bowls has a more durable construction than others. Each bowl has a black silicone lining on its bottom, which prevents the bowls from shifting and slipping during prep work. They are fairly tall-sided, rather than widening further from the base toward the rim; this means less food spilling out and a generous capacity to prepare large batches of food at a time. We also appreciate how the non-slip linings are tightly adhered to the bowls; on poorly made models, this rubberized base may detach and fall off over time.
Cuisipro Measuring Cups
Because of their robust construction and fine machining, Cuisipro’s award-winning precision tools are elevated kitchen essentials and a pleasure to use. These stainless steel measuring cups are our favorite brand because their perfectly flat rims make it easier for leveling off ingredients with a knife, while their elongated elliptical shape can fit into narrower containers. We found that the longer handles are useful for scooping ingredients—with these cups, you won’t need to stick your hand deep into a bag of flour each time you bake. These cups are also visually appealing; both the eyelet hole at the end of the cup and the handle shape have contours that echo the clever oval design.
iSi Flex-It Measuring Cups
For easy, spill-free pouring, these smartly designed silicone measuring cups are just the thing. The flexible material allows you to squeeze the cup and create a spout anywhere on its rim, adjusting as you pour. So whether you need precision pouring for runny liquids—like a thin stream of oil when emulsifying aioli—or a wider lip to quickly pour thick batters, the Flex-It Measuring Cups will work perfectly. Plus, the food-grade silicone can be used in the microwave and is heat-resistant up to 490 degrees Fahrenheit. It's also dishwasher-safe: We found that even after we left the cups sitting overnight with turmeric and chili, the silicone was easy to clean and didn't have any residual smells or stains. Choose between a three-piece set with 1-cup, 2-cup and 4-cup sizes, a set of 2-ounce measuring cups, or buy the largest cup on its own—it's large enough to mix up your favorite pancake batter without dirtying a bowl!
Folkroll Medium Rolling Pin - Folk Floral
Available in festive prints—wintery snowflakes and a folksy, traditional Polish floral—these engraved rolling pins from Folkroll imprint a traditional Polish rosette on cookie dough or fondant. Made from solid beechwood and finished with food-safe oil, the pins engraved designs are deeper and more defined than other decorative rolling pins that leave only a faint or partial stamp. The imprint is clean and sharp, but the pin doesn’t stick to cookie dough if you dust it with a light sprinkle of sugar. While the pin’s most popular function is for cookies and baking, try it to emboss chocolate and marzipan, or even ceramics and clay..
Dreamfarm Flisk 3 in 1 Whisk
We know it’s easy to be skeptical of the infamous kitchen multitool, but believe us when we say the Flisk is not a gimmick. Our kitchen team was blown away by the quality. This nifty tool didn’t win a Red Dot design award for nothing. It seamlessly shifts between three different shapes with a simple click of the knob located at the end of the handle. The first setting is a classic balloon whisk, perfect for beating egg whites into stiff peaks or making a quick batch of homemade whipped cream, and another half-opened setting (it’s narrowly X shaped when looked at from above) is ideal for stirring sauces, as it can also sneak into the edges of pans to make sure everything’s evenly mixed. Lastly, it folds completely flat, which does wonders for deglazing a pan and also for easy, tangle-free storage. We found the durable plastic of the ergonomic handle to stand up to a good amount of wear and tear and so can the Flisk’s 10 wires. They’re made from high-vibration spring steel to give you maximum aeration efficiency with (this means fluffy frostings in a flash) and are hygienically sealed within the handle.
Trudeau Structure Silicone Pro 9" Round Cake Pan
This cake pan is our top pick for brownies and birthday cakes, as the silicone prevents food from sticking and eliminates the need for greasing the pan. Each Trudeau pan is made from silicone with an internal steel frame around to top rim for added structure, so it won’t flop around like other silicone bakeware. And silicone is generally known for being easy to clean and for providing exceptionally even browning. We love how even delicate cakes slide out fairly easily with some slight flexing of the pan, though a light layer of butter might be welcome for especially delicate desserts. Note: Silicone does heat differently than glass or metal. Your bake time may be a few minutes longer than the recipe suggests.
Trudeau Structure Silicone Pro Fluted 10 Cup Cake Pan
This fluted cake pan is our top pick for bundt cakes and more, as the silicone prevents food from sticking and eliminates the need for greasing the pan. Each Trudeau pan is made from silicone with an internal steel frame around the top rim for added structure, so it won’t flop around like other silicone bakeware. And silicone is generally known for being easy to clean and for providing exceptionally even browning. While bundt cakes typically get stuck in the pan and tear due to their complex shape (causing some serious heartache), this pan cuts down on the chances of that 10-fold—though, you can use a light layer of butter still if you’d like. Note: Silicone does heat differently than glass or metal. Your bake time may be a few minutes longer than the recipe suggests.
Trudeau Structure Silicone Pro Jumbo 6-Cup Muffin Pan
These pans—available with 12 or 6 cups— are our top pick for muffins and cupcakes, as the silicone prevents food from sticking and eliminates the need for greasing the pan. Each Trudeau pan is made from silicone with an internal steel frame around to top rim for added structure, so it won’t flop around like other silicone bakeware. And silicone is generally known for being easy to clean and for providing exceptionally even browning. We love that you don’t need paper liners, since treats will come out much easier—although a light layer of butter isn’t a terrible idea for more delicate cupcakes. Note: Silicone does heat differently than glass or metal. Your bake time may be a few minutes longer than the recipe suggests.
Trudeau Structure Silicone Pro 8" Square Cake Pan
This cake pan is our top pick for brownies and birthday cakes, as the silicone prevents food from sticking and eliminates the need for greasing the pan. Each Trudeau pan is made from silicone with an internal steel frame around to top rim for added structure, so it won’t flop around like other silicone bakeware. And silicone is generally known for being easy to clean and for providing exceptionally even browning. We love how even delicate cakes slide out fairly easily with some slight flexing of the pan, though a light layer of butter might be welcome for especially delicate desserts. Note: Silicone does heat differently than glass or metal. Your bake time may be a few minutes longer than the recipe suggests.
Farmhouse Pottery Classic Baker's Pie Dish
This Classic Baker’s Pie Dish from Farmhouse Pottery will instantly become your new favorite dish. It’s made from ceramic, which conducts slow, even heat to help yield a uniform golden crust and cooked filling, rather than slick glass or metal which can lead to slumping or shrinking of your dough. Plus, the beautiful ruffled edge, besides looking good on the table, acts as a helpful fluting guide to shape the edges of the pie. And because it’s dishwasher safe, cleanup is easier than ever.
Vain Vanilla Original Baker's Blend Pure Vanilla Extract
This small-batch vanilla extract from Kansas-based Vain Vanilla is prepared completely by hand using only the best ingredients. The Original Baker's Blend is made with top-shelf rum that emphasizes vanilla's sweet characteristics and adds its own cane-sugar dimension. We especially love that Vain Vanilla leaves its vanilla pods in the bottle, which has two benefits. First, over time the extract will continue to deepen in color and become more complex as the pods release more flavor compounds. Second, when you're done with the vanilla extract, you can still slice open the pods and use the beans themselves in your desserts.
