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Your sourdough loaves, apple pies, and banana breads will thank you for these genius purchases.

Promising review: "Cleaning the mess off of kitchen counters from cooking (baking especially) can be a hassle and a waste of paper towels. This tool amazingly wipes the water straight from my counter to my sink and catches every crumb and drop of flour, sugar, etc. that falls to the counter. The grip to hang on the edge of the sink also has amazing staying power and takes up no space at all. This is a must buy for the environmentally conscious!" —jake

Promising review: “So PRETTY! This is quiet and works great. I enjoy the countdown timer, it’s very handy.” —Thane

Get it from Wayfair for $169.95 (originally $200; available in seven colors).

Promising review: “I am very glad I picked the spicy shelf as my cabinet spice organizer. I cook a lot, so I have tons of seasonings, and my cabinet had become completely full, and it was hard to find what I was looking for. I didn’t want to get one of those stepping shelves because I felt like there still wouldn’t be enough space. But this was exactly what I needed. I used the tall legs because the short ones weren’t tall enough for me to put any seasoning jars under, but the tall legs are perfect. My cabinet is super wide, so I put the two shelves side-by-side instead of stacked. I think it looks great. AND! I still have space for more seasonings, which is great.” —Taylore Woods

Promising review: “Perfect size for my utensils.” —Mark

Check out a TikTok of the Paris Hilton heart-shaped ramekins in action. 

Promising review: "I'm in love; everything I eat out of them is more enjoyable because they are so cute. Additionally, they're well-packaged, arrived perfectly, and are made of nice, heavy, and well-glazed stoneware. The nicest light pink color. To be aware, they are as wide as you'd expect, but fairly shallow." —All 

Get a set of four from Amazon for $54.99.

Promising review: “Such a good idea — this cookbook combines short stories with recipes, and it totally gets you in the spooky mood. The stories are fun and creative, and the recipes actually turn out great (not just for show). Perfect for parties, or gifting to anyone who loves cozy, creepy vibes and good food!” —Chorn

Get a hardcover version from Amazon for $13.82 (also available Kindle and audiobook formats).

Promising review: "Sprayed it on and left it for 60 minutes. I scrubbed it using a reusable Brillo pad, but didn't have to put much effort into it. The results were amazing." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: “Beautifully made with the look I was needing! The wood base is sturdy and large enough to display my baked goods. The glass dome is a good quality glass and it sits high enough to clear cakes!” —Michelle

Promising review: “Maldon Sea Salt is a kitchen staple for me. The light, flaky crystals add the perfect crunch and pop of flavor to any dish — whether it’s steak, roasted veggies, salads, or even desserts like chocolate chip cookies. It has a pure, clean taste that enhances food without being overly salty. I love how easy it is to crush between my fingers for a finer texture or leave the flakes whole for that satisfying crunch. It feels gourmet, but simple at the same time. Once you try Maldon, regular table salt just doesn’t compare.” —Sydney

Promising review: “Whimsical and effective - seems to hold up in the dishwasher, easily scoops ice cream, and it’s a cute and unique piece for my kitchen.” —AD

Promising review: “Do you also despise cleaning your counters after kneading dough? Do you love making perfectly square biscuits? Well then, this is for you! Not to be too cheesy but…this changed my life. It’s so sturdy, the ruler engraved in it is so convenient, and I’m obsessed.” —madisonsp

Promising review: "Absolutely love this silicone baking mat! The quality is excellent — super thick, nonstick, and easy to clean. The included quick recipes are a great bonus, making baking so much fun and mess free. Perfect for cookies, macarons, bread, and pizza. Highly recommend for both beginners and pros!" —tonya dinkins 

Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in three sizes and seven colors).

Promising review: "This is literally the best thing I could have ever bought off Amazon! When my son and niece are out of school for spring break or summer break, they are always at my house. They HAVE to have pancakes every morning, it seems. Mixing everything in the bowl and trying to pour that into the pan always makes such a mess, I feel. This eliminates the constant dripping from the bowl. It’s so easy to use, just throw all the ingredients in the bottom of this bottle, and you’re good to go! This is especially helpful with mini muffin pans! I love to make little bites at home, and this has been the best tool in helping make this baking project so much easier. It's so easy to clean. I just take it all apart, rinse, and in the dishwasher it goes! Such a great purchase, and if you have littles who need pancakes more than once a week, this is for you!" —Kristian Jones

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a 12-pack). 

If you know and love the Nessie Ladle and Crab Spoon Rest, then check out everything else from the Ototo quirky kitchen line.

Promising review: "This is now my new favorite measuring cup! It is easy to get the right amounts, and I love how smoothly it pours. It is also wide enough on top that it is easy to crack eggs into it, as well as getting your favorite scrubber in to clean it. And of course, it is ridiculously cute!" —Rune Skylar

Promising review: “Oxo can't be beat. Just look down and see your measurements. Sure beats bending over to look through the side of the glass.” —FRANK

Get it from Walmart for $12.97 (also available in a 1-cup capacity).

Promising review: “I love using my new scale. So sleek and convenient! Allows for different conversions in units to make measuring easier. Love using it for baking cookies!” —Tima727

Crack'em is a veteran-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in family-friendly kitchen accessories. 

Check out a TikTok of the egg cracker in action. 

Promising review: "This product is fantastic! I had purchased this as a gag gift for my dad because, he can’t crack an egg without it going all over or have eggshells fall in. We were skeptical that it would actually work, but let me tell you, he cracked five perfect eggshell-less eggs for Christmas breakfast. My dad was so happy he said it was the best gift he’s gotten. He can now rest easy, thanks to Crack’em. If you’re like my dad and can’t crack an egg to save ya life, then I highly recommend this product! Bonus — it works as a spoon rest as well!" —KA

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors and a set of three).

Promising review: "These are awesome! I place these on a normal baking sheet with some parchment paper to catch any mess. They are sturdy and hold the batter great while baking. They are very, very easy to clean. The fact that they’re so easy to clean makes me 10 times more likely to bake muffins than I would be with a regular pan. Plus, they take up almost no room in your kitchen. I stack them together and keep them in my utensil drawer. I’ve probably baked five batches in these; 10/10 so far." —Molly

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two sizes and two colors).

Promising review: “I do a lot of baking, and many of my recipes require me to separate egg yolks and whites. I have purchased a few other kitchen gadgets that were supposed to do that, but none of them worked well. This one works great and is super cute as an added bonus. I would absolutely recommend it.” —amazonanonymous

Promising review: “Love this! I made a gorgeous cake with this pan. Easy to pop the cake out and clean up was a cinch!” —Faith A.

Get it from Wayfair for $34.99 (originally $62.50).

This set includes one tablespoon, ½ tablespoon, one teaspoon, and ½ teaspoon. 

Promising review: “These are really cute measuring spoons, and the leaf is a clever egg yolk separator. They seem to be a durable plastic, and they are on a ring to keep them together, which they detach from quite easily. They look cheerful and bring a smile to my face!” —Nan

Promising review: "I recently started learning to decorate custom cakes, and this turntable is awesome! Such a great price for the quality. It's sturdy, turns smoothly, and is exactly what I needed. It has made such a big difference in getting a smooth final coat of buttercream on my cakes. If you're learning to decorate cakes a turntable is one of the essential tools you need and this one performs amazingly. It's also easy to store just about anywhere." —Ms Mayer

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: “This works amazingly! I keep my brown sugar in a big air-tight mason jar with this inside it, and my brown sugar stays soft and fresh. It’s thick and nice, and it’ll last a long time. Great value for the money. Super easy to use. You just soak it in clean water for 20 minutes and then pat dry. It’s super cute. I love that it's a bear. I am very happy with this product.” —Tatertotgirl27

Promising review: “This is the cutest cookie jar and such a great conversation piece. Everyone who sees it loves it!! So happy I found this!!! A must-buy.” —Muzaffer Sicimoglu

Promising review: “I can't begin to tell you how tired I am of looking up how many tablespoons are in this, or how many tablespoons of batter will fit in a regular muffin tin, etc. This magnet is amazing! It looks great on my refrigerator and is easy to wipe down when I wipe down the rest of my fridge. It's a high-quality magnet that stays in place. It's so easy to look up all kinds of measurements in a matter of seconds without having to grab my phone and do a search. Its visuals make it so easy to read and understand. A very easy conversion chart to use and understand for any recipe. I absolutely love it.” —Regina

This set includes one whisk wiper and one 11-inch whisk.

Promising review: “Excellent little attachment!!!! Love this. I usually don't worry about the mess from whisking egg whites — they come right off. But for batter and cakes?? I used this, and my whisk was the easiest cleanup in years. I needed something to help with cleanup — this item does that. Easy to clean, easy to store. Wow!!! If you don't have one yet, BUY ONE!! I wish I had been able to buy one 30 years ago!!” —LadyZana

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in three colors).

This set includes 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 2/3 cup, 3/4 cup, and 1-cup sizes

Promising review: “This has been one of my favorite Amazon purchases. I like to bake and have been looking for some cute measuring cups for a while. However, most of the really nice-looking ones were either ceramic or glass. I am a very clumsy person, and these types of measuring cups would not last five minutes in my kitchen. I've had these for almost a year and have dropped them more times than I can count. They are still in perfect condition. I love them. They are also super cute. Because of the way they look, I can have them out in the kitchen like decorations, which means I always have them close at hand. It also means that, unlike the dozens of other measuring cups I've had, they are not lost to the void that is my cabinets.” —Marie

Promising review: “I bought this item to dust flour on top of a sourdough loaf. But I used it first to grease and flour a tube pan for a cake. I always get way too much flour in the pan, and have to dump the rest out, making a mess everywhere. Using this duster, I got the perfect amount of flour in the pan. It will also work perfectly with powdered sugar, which is another thing I usually make a big mess with. Very easy to use and clean!” —rimdweller

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors).

Check out a TikTok of the oven rack protectors in action.  

Promising review: "I do a lot of baking and, as a frequent klutz, I regularly seem to graze the back of my hand off the edge of a baking shelf when pulling out baking pans, getting a painful burn. So this product seemed ideal to try to minimize that. I quickly and easily fit the covers onto three of the shelves in my oven. On my very first use of the oven after installing the covers, I clumsily bumped my hand on the edge of the shelf above while taking out a cookie sheet. I had really not expected to test it out so soon. But I did not get burned at all! So, the inexpensive cost of this product has already proven its worth to me." —William F. Karnoscak

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two sizes and three colors). 

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Samantha Leffler has been writing for the BuzzFeed Shopping team since 2020, with an emphasis on home goods, kitchen gadgets, and must-have Amazon products, but when she's not writing, you'll find her eating cheese and watching reality television, though not necessarily at the same time.