Kitchen Gadgets You’ll Actually Use
Yes, I’m that person—the one with a dough pet that lives on the counter and gets fed daily. Every week I bake sour-cheddar-jalapeño bread and, more often than not, a batch of salted dark-chocolate-chip cookies (thanks to another blogger’s recipe I’ve now fully adopted).
But if you’ve come here looking for recipes, sorry friend—you won’t find them here. I get mine from all the brilliant bakers online and just hope my versions come out half as good! What I do know is which kitchen gadgets actually earn their counter space.
After years of testing (and giving away plenty to declutter), these are my top-rated must-haves for baking all the things—sourdough bread, cookies, pies, and cakes that make your kitchen smell like a holiday dream.
| Product | Why I Love It | Perfect For |
|---|---|---|
| KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer | The workhorse of my kitchen — kneads dough, whips cream, mixes batter, and looks gorgeous on the counter. | Sourdough, cookies, cakes, whipped frosting |
| Escali Primo Digital Food Scale | Precision matters! No more “close enough” scoops — this keeps every recipe consistent. | Measuring flour, butter, or sugar accurately |
| Marble Rolling Pin (Crate & Barrel) | Heavy, cool marble keeps dough from sticking or softening too soon. | Pie crusts, puff pastry, sugar cookies |
| OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoop | Evenly sized cookies and less mess — you’ll never go back to spoons. | Chocolate chip, oatmeal, or holiday cookies |
| OXO Good Grips Cookie Press | Creates adorable, uniform cookies with minimal effort — perfect for holidays. | Spritz or shaped cookies |
| Silicone Baking Mats (Set of 2) | Nonstick, reusable, and better than parchment paper — easy cleanup! | Cookies, roasting nuts, pastries |
| Butane Kitchen Torch | Adds that golden, bakery-level finish. You’ll feel like a pastry chef! | Crème brûlée, meringues, toasted toppings |
If it doesn’t earn its counter space, it doesn’t stay. These seven do — and they’re what I’ll be using all holiday season! Now go preheat that oven, grab your favorite spatula, and let’s make this holiday season the yummiest one yet.
XO Robin