Bakeware - Cooking Light

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Our Favorite Bakeware

No matter whether your allegiance falls to savory or sweet, these baking tools will be welcome additions to any kitchen.

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Williams-Sonoma Fall Forest Piecrust Cutters

These spring-loaded piecrust cutters imprint one of four leaf patterns and cut your dough, all in one simple step. Warning: Using them might make your pie look almost too professional.

Price: $18

Shop: Williams-Sonoma

Bram Bean Pot

Bram's Bean Pot doubles as a baking and serving dish.

Price: $103

Shop: Bram Cookware

Beehive Kitchenware Co. Quotes Measuring Spoons

Your love may be beyond measure, but your baking soda shouldn't be.

Price: $49

Shop: Beehive Kitchenware Co.

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Le Creuset Pie Bird

Old-fashioned, cute birds let off steam during cooking so fruit fillings won't bubble up.

Price: $5

Shop: Le Creuset

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Haeger Natural Ovenstone

Handles are helpful when you’re lifting a hot pizza stone. Made in Illinois.

Price: $25

Shop: The Haeger Potteries

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Bauer Pottery Company Batter Bowls

Bauer’s bright batter bowls provide a pop of California sunshine. Stir, pour, cook your pancakes!

Price: $50-$55 each

Shop: Bauer Pottery Company

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Sagaform "Season" Pie Dish

More of this whimsical summery print is revealed as you serve each slice.

Price: $35

Shop: Shopswedish.com

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King Arthur Flour Wavy Baker

These ceramic bakers are downsized for smaller serving of mac & cheese or shepherd's pie. Make one, freeze one.

Price: $18

Shop: Williams-Sonoma

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Emile Henry Small Rectangular Dish

Ceramic bakeware that goes from oven to table with style. Nicely sized at 11 x 8 inches, too!

Price: $35

Shop: Emile Henry

The Spoon Sisters Dash, Pinch, Smidgen Measuring Spoons

Bringing precision to a pinch, not that that's really possible, but these weee spoons are a fun gift for any finicky cook.

Price: $5

Shop: The Spoon Sisters

Le Creuset Heritage Casserole

Le Creuset's 4-quart Heritage casserole is stunning and much lighter—and less expensive—than their cast-iron pieces.

Price: $80

Shop: Le Creuset

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Joseph Joseph Nesting Multicolored Bowls

Amazing technicolor nested prep bowls and measuring cup set from Joseph/Joseph.

Price: $50

Shop: The Conran Shop

Paula Deen Nonstick Bakeware

Paula Deen's baking pans and cookie sheets come with colorful nonstick silicone liners—no need to swipe them with butter or shortening.

Price: $18-$27

Shop: potsandpans.com