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.
Cookie Scoop
If you’re going to invest in one tool for baking cookies (outside of the basics), let it be a cookie scoop ($14). 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.
Sheet Pans
A durable sheet pan serves many uses in the kitchen. Use one to bake a cake or an easy weeknight dinner. Or just use them to make a batch of cookies. Our Test Kitchen prefers these Nordic Ware pans ($14); they came in first in our cookie sheet test.
Silicone Baking Mats
Save your baking sheets and get evenly baked cookies by using a silicone baking mat ($27). These nonstick mats are a great substitute for parchment paper if you’re looking to incorporate more reusable products into your baking routine.
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.
Rolling Pin
Cutout cookies are great for any occasion since they’re so easily customizable. Here are our favorites to make all year ’round. Be sure to have a rolling pin ($15) on hand to make these cookies.
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 models make picture-perfect cookies in a snap—a worthwhile investment for dedicated fans of these specialty cookies.
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Lisa Kaminski