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When it comes to everyday bakes, you can’t beat a good batch of cookies to fill up the cookie jar. Just grab a few of these must-have items for baking cookies and you’re ready to go! Baking more than just cookies? Snag the rest of our essential baking supplies.
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Cookie Scoop
If you’re going to invest in one tool for baking cookies (outside of the basics), let it be a cookie scoop ($34). These scoops are just what you need to make perfectly portioned cookies every single time. Use a small or medium scoop for everyday favorites like peanut butter or oatmeal cookies. Our Test Kitchen uses an oversized scoop to make these big, buttery chocolate chip cookies.
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Mixing Bowls
Make sure there’s plenty of bowls to make all your favorite cookie types with this set of stainless steel nesting bowls from Cuisinart ($65). The included lids make it easy to cover and chill your cookie dough before baking. By the way, here’s why you should be chilling your cookie dough.
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Large Cookie Sheet and Cooling Rack
A few big cookie sheets are always useful to have in the kitchen, especially when it comes to baking big batches of cookies. Try this easy-to-clean nonstick cookie sheet and cooling rack ($35) from our new bakeware line.
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Sifter
Ensure your cookies are lump-free with a handy sifter from Bellemain ($11). The 3 cup capacity makes it a breeze to make big batch cookie recipes, like these super chunky chocolate chip cookies.
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Silicone Baking Mats
Save your baking sheets and get evenly baked cookies by using a silicone baking mat ($45). These nonstick mats are a great substitute for parchment paper if you’re looking to incorporate more reusable products into your baking routine.
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Cookie Cookbook
Looking for a new cookie recipe? Our Best Loved Cookies and Candies cookbook ($10) definitely has your back. It’s stuffed with nearly 200 cookie and candy recipes that are just begging to be made. If that’s still not enough, take a look at even more of our favorite cookie recipes.
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Thin Spatula
We get it—it’s so tempting to eat a freshly baked cookie right off the cookie sheet. But when you need to save a few cookies for later, you’ll need a spatula to scoop the cookies from pan to cooling rack. A thin metal spatula like this one ($10) is exactly what you’ll need to do the job.
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Hand MixerÂ
Give your arm a rest and rely on this hand mixer from Oster ($40). It has seven speeds for accurate mixing, dough hooks and a whisk attachment—plus a convenient carrying case. And according to our Test Kitchen staff, it’s the best hand mixer out there.
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Rolling Pin
Cutout cookies are great for any occasion since they’re so easily customizable. Be sure to have a rolling pin ($15) on hand to make these cookies.
![Wilton Cookie Cutters Set, 101-Piece — Alphabet, Numbers and Holiday Cookie Cutters](https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Wilton-Cookie-Cutters-Set-101-Piece-—-Alphabet-Numbers-and-Holiday-Cookie-Cutters-.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Cookie Cutter Set
With cutters for all the letters, numbers and shapes for nearly every holiday, this cookie cutter set ($15) is a must-have.
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Cookie Press
When the holidays come around, spritz cookies are on the top of many bakers’ lists. These cookies require a special gadget: a cookie press ($30). If you have an old model that you love, keep using it. We will say, however, that these new cookie press models make picture-perfect cookies in a snap—a worthwhile investment for dedicated fans of these specialty cookies.
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Cookie Jar
Now that your cookies are done, it’s time for somewhere to store them! This ceramic cookie jar ($30) will look beautiful on your countertop and comes with an air-sealed lid to keep your cookies fresh.