Some of my go to items!

I can't bake without these items!

COOKIE SCOOPS!

Oxo Cookie Scoops at Bed Bath and Beyond $11.99-12.99

Not only are they great for cookies but they are perfect for scooping up batter for your cupcakes!

No more measuring or fussing with making them all even. Great tool!

DISPOSABLE DECORATING BAGS

Wilton Disposable Decorating Bags AC Moore/Michael's $10-20 depending on coupon!

I have tried using the reusable bags and honestly.. such a mess.

I actually love that you can see through these. I love to do swirl colors with my frosting and being able to see the colors is great! :)

VANILLA EXTRACT

GOOD Vanilla Extract. I myself recommend Sonoma Syrup Co. Special Blend "Vanilla Bean Extract 'Crush'"

Made with Madagascar Bourbon, infused with Tahitian Vanilla. It even has the vanilla bean seeds.

Retails for approx $20, I buy mine at TJ-Maxx/Marshalls for only $12.99. But that's when I can find it! :)

*TIP* A little of this goes a long way, if a recipe calls for 1tsp, make it half! :)

CLEAR VANILLA EXTRACT

When making icing that you want white or don't want the seeds from the Vanilla crush I always turn to Wilton's Clear Vanilla Extract. It has the flavor, but no color.

Which means it won't discolor your frosting/cake.

Wooden Dowels

Okay so you could use these for cakes to keep them sturdy right?

Well I also use them to streak my piping bags!!

Flower Nail

Flower nails are typically used to make buttercream flowers.

Have you ever made a huge cake? How do you ever get that to cook evenly.. Yes they sell

cone inserts but then you have a huge hole in your cake until you insert the middle.

I always have 5 flower nails handy to insert into my cake. The metal gets hot and helps cook the cake around the nail. Make sure to spray them with some nonstick spray. :)

BAKER'S JOY

I used to smear butter then do the whole flour the pan trick.

But since I've been using Baker's Joy, I've had perfect results.

My cakes literally fall out, great stuff!

VINEGAR

I never buy buttermilk because I rarely use it.

But for instance I do need it, this is a great alternative! :)

All you need is vinegar and milk!

Take a cup of milk + 1TBS Vinegar

Let stand 5 minutes.

Ta-da, you have buttermilk :)

*TIP* If you don't have vinegar you could use lemon!

Then of course there's the tins, the trays, the pans, and even the cooling rack!

But above is the things I use most often, and couldn't bake without! :)

What are some of your must haves?

I was not sponsored by any of the above, these are items I purchased and use regularly :)