Stand Mixer

My daily driver for cookie dough and cake batter. Handles heavy dough without straining the motor. I got mine second hand over a decade ago, and it's still going strong despite my lack of any maintenance done.

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Digital Kitchen Scale

While it's not needed often, occasionally I'll find a recipe that measures via weight instead of cups, so it's important to always have one on hand. Mine is very affordable and has held up great.

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Half Sheet Pans

Sturdy, don't warp in a hot oven, and the right size for basically every cookie recipe I test. I use a variety of pans, but these are simply my favorite.

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Candy Thermometer

Takes the guesswork out of candy, bread, and knowing when a bake is actually done. I prefer the traditional style over digital since it has helpful markings for candy consistencies and the impact of reaching certain temperatures. It also clips on, so you don't have to hold it in your liquid and can easily adjust the height it sits at without touching the bottom of the pan.

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Icing Decorating Essentials

A running list of everything I consider essential to start icing cookies and cakes — piping tips, bags, and the other small tools that make decorating so much easier.

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