Preparation
Sugar cookies, shortbread, gingerbread, peanut butter blossoms, and macaroons—no matter what kind of holiday cookies you’re famous for, they’ll turn out better (and be easier to make) if you have the correct tools. Martha’s mantra has long been “the right tool for the job,” so we’ve gathered all the proper equipment you need for Christmas cookie baking and decorating.
This is the gear you’ll need for measuring ingredients accurately, mixing your dough with ease, scooping it up or rolling it out, spacing it evenly, stopping it from sticking when you bake, and decorating your finished cookies like a pro. Know someone who loves to bake? These items make great gifts, too.
Best Stand Mixer: Kitchenaid Artisan Design Series Blossom Stand MixerBest Hand Mixer: Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer With Storage CaseBest Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls: OXO Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Nesting 3-Piece Set in Grey/BlueBest Dry Measuring Cups: King Arthur Baking Measuring Cups Best Liquid Measuring Cups: Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup SetBest Measuring Spoons: Sur La Table Spice Measuring Spoons, Set Of 6Best Rolling Pin: JK Adams French Rolling Dowel Best Cookie Dough Scoops: Crate & Barrel Cookie Dough Scoops, Set of 3Best Cookie Cutters: Ateco Rounded Stainless Steel Cookie Cutter SetBest Nonstick Baking Mat: Silpat Perfect Cookie Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat Best Cookie Sheet: Great Jones Sheet Show in Broccoli Best Cooling Rack: Nordic Ware Oven-Safe Baking & Cooling Grid Best Piping Tips: Wilton 22pc Decorating Piping Tip Set Best Decorating Bag: Wilton Professional Decorating Bag, 16-Inch
