Between banana bread,sourdough, and even sweet littlematcha-avocado buns, the kitchen is even busier than usual.

(Dont talk to me about all the dishes I have in my sink right now.)

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However, its much smaller than a stand mixer and thus is easier to store and use.

On the stand mixer front, everyone had the same exact favorite.

And in terms of hand mixers, there were two stand outs.

Broth in Bowl on gray background, healthy food, top view.

Registered dietitian and The Foodie Dietitian bloggerKara Lydon, RD, has it in her kitchen, too.

Im obsessed with my KitchenAid stand mixer, she says.

Its easy to use and makes baking cookies during this time of comfort food-seeking a breeze.

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So my KitchenAid electric hand mixer is a perfect compromise.

I can still whip eggs and beat together batter, without having to devote a whole shelf to it.

She says hers has lasted five years (and counting!)

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and works just as perfectly as the day she took it out of the box.

Its super old and still works like a charm, she says.

I love using my hand mixer for making cake batter, icings, and whipped cream.

A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

Whichever one you go with, these babies can help take our baking to the next level.

(Still love you,air fryer!)

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