Preparation

Whether you’re making Pumpkin Bread and Cinnamon-Sugar Ragamuffins right now or thinking about the delicious Thanksgiving pies or dozens of Christmas cookies you’ll prepare in a few short weeks, there’s nothing quite like baking to get you in the holiday spirit. To ensure you’re prepared, Sur La Table is helping baking aficionados stock up on essentials with their Friends and Family sale. The discounted items include pieces, such as the Nordic Ware Woodland Cakelet Pan ($40, surlatable.com), that feature details reminiscent of harvest. As you countdown to Christmas, you’ll also want to snag the Sur La Table Ultimate Holiday Cookie Cutter Set ($29.95, surlatable.com). Complete with 12 different holiday-themed designs, like an ornament and snowflake, you’ll be able to make and set out tasty cookies for get-togethers with family and friends—and Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. As part of this sale promotion, you can get 20 percent off your entire order with the code “FRIENDS21” at checkout, too. Here, find our favorite essentials to shop right now.

Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty Loaf Pan Sur La Table Ultimate Holiday Cookie Cutter SetNordic Ware Woodland Cakelet PanSur La Table Platinum Pro Bakeware, Set of SixNordic Ware Elegant Party Bundt PanSur La Table Fall 12-Count Madeleine Pan

This loaf pan is reminiscent of fall with details of pumpkins and acorns in the bakeware mold. It’s a heavy-duty option you’ll want to keep for autumn celebrations to come, as it is made of sturdy cast aluminum.

Shop Now: Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty Loaf Pan, $34, surlatable.com.

Score a complete set of holiday-centric cookie cutters to make treats to set out for Santa Claus this Christmas. Here, you’ll get 12 cookie cutters: mitten, ornament, snowflake, Christmas tree, star, candy cane, nutcracker, gingerbread man, snowman, Santa, light bulb, and bell.

Shop Now: Sur La Table Ultimate Holiday Cookie Cutter Set, $29.95, surlatable.com.

“Add a touch of fall whimsy to your baked goods this season with this charming pan,” the Nordic Ware team describes of this piece. “Capturing the spirit of a crisp autumn day in the woods, this pan produces finely detailed cakelets shaped like pinecones, oak leaves, and acorns.” It features a heavy-duty cast aluminum build for even even browning. Pro tip? Brush the pan with butter or shortening, then coat it with flour or cocoa before every use.

Shop Now: Nordic Ware Woodland Cakelet Pan, $40, surlatable.com.

Get all of your bakeware needs a row with this complete set, which includes a muffin tin, cake pans, half-sheet pan, half-sheet cookie pan, and a cooling rack, made of aluminized steel that promotes even heat distribution.

Shop Now: Sur La Table Platinum Pro Six-Piece Bakeware Set, $159.95, surlatable.com.

Bundt cakes are a staple at autumn celebrations. Here, get one with a symmetrical design that also has a nonstick coating and a thick, cast-aluminum mold to create the perfect treat every time. Make sure the pan is no more than 3/4 full so it won’t overflow while baking.

Shop Now: Nordic Ware Elegant Party Bundt Pan, $38 (originally $60), surlatable.com.

Have a harvest-inspired, dessert-filled feast with the help of this pan. It is made from carbon steel, which allows even heat transfer, and nonstick coating.

Shop Now: Sur La Table Fall 12-Count Madeleine Pan, $19.95, surlatable.com.