The Best Stand Mixers
We rated 21 popular models on design, features and performance. These three are worth the dough.
BEST BUDGET OPTION
Hamilton Beach Classic Stand and Hand Mixer, $40
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For bakers who don’t want to break the bank, this mixer, with dual countertop and handheld functionality, tackles most jobs with ease. It also comes with whisk, beater and dough hook attachments.
BEST FOR LARGE BATCHES
Kitchen-Aid 7-quart Pro Line Stand Mixer, $595
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If capacity is key, the Pro Line’s 7-qt. stainless steel bowl — good for up to 14 dozen cookies per mix — is our testers’ choice. “Avid bakers will love this,” says one.
BEST OVERALL
Breville the Bakery Chef Stand Mixer, $300
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Our testers praised this “quiet yet powerful” mixer, but it’s the little extras — like the built-in digital timer, a bowl like that illuminates ingredients and 12 speed settings — that really set it apart.
GIVE THIS NO-CHURN CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM A SPIN!
– Whisk together 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and a pinch of salt in a large bowl; set aside.
– Whip 2 cups chilled heavy cream in a stand mixer on medium high until firm peaks form, about 2 minutes.
– Gently fold 1 cup of the whipped cream into the condensed-milk mixture until combined.
– Fold the lightened mixture into the remaining whipped cream until well blended.
– Pour into a loaf pan, cover and freeze until thick and creamy, about 2 hours.
– Mix in 1 cup chocolate chips.
– Freeze again, covered, until solid, about 3 hours more.
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