Here are a few of the tools I like to use when baking to make the process just a little easier.
Oxo Cookie Scoop
I have all three sizes and use them for a variety of baking projects. Small (2 tsp.) for two-bite cookies. Medium (1.5 Tbsp.) for cookies. Large (3 Tbsp.) for cupcakes. Using a cookie scoop helps guarantee that the cookies/cupcakes are all the same size and that they will bake more evenly.
Digital Kitchen Scale
The magic of a kitchen scale is that you can bake consistently; no more, Do I scoop the flour or spoon it into the measuring cup? Also, you can measure the ingredients without dirtying measuring cups; this is especially nice for sticky ingredients like peanut butter, molasses, shortening, etc.
