Grab these cute and classy kitchen items for your stocking stuffer list

Published Dec 10, 2024 11:00 am ET


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Graphic by Kayleigh Drake; product photos courtesy of Amazon

No matter who you are, a handy kitchen gadget always makes for a welcome holiday gift. From handheld immersion blenders to food thermometers and potholders, a practical kitchen item can be the perfect stocking stuffer to give to a friend or a loved one.

In that vein, we’ve pinpointed these 12 kitchen gadgets and accessories as perfect additions for your stocking stuffer shopping list this holiday season. At discounts of up to 57% off, now is the right time to scoop up these items!

1. Whether you’re measuring the temperature at an outdoor barbecue or a home bake, this digital thermometer will give you fast, accurate readings.

>> Buy the Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer for $13.18 (34% off) on Amazon

2. These triple-later silicone mitts can handle temps up to 500°F and feature a grooved, grippy design.

>> Buy the Tayfeim Silicone Oven Mitts for $7.99 (33% off) on Amazon

3. Operating at 300 watts and with two blending speeds, this handy device is great for purees as well as mixing sauces and smoothies.

>> Buy the OVENTE Electric Immersion Hand Blender for $15,65 (22% off) on Amazon

4. Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy this cute garlic crusher that comes in the shape of our favorite vampire.

>> Buy the OTOTO Gracula Garlic Crusher for $18.99 (17% off) on Amazon

5. Here’s another handy gothic gadget from OTOTO: a combo wine and beer bottle opener in the shape of a bat!

>> Buy the OTOTO 2-in-1 Wine & Beer Opener for $14.93 (57% off) on Amazon

6. We’re big fans of DASH’s tiny-but-effective cookers, and this mini-waffle maker gives you golden brown waffles every time without taking up a lot of space on your counter.

>> Buy the DASH Mini Maker for Individual Waffles for $12.99 on Amazon

7. Add a touch of class to your meals with this set of five engraved, machine-washable chopsticks.

>> Buy the Greatamzor Stainless Steel Chopsticks Set for $13.59 (35% off) on Amazon

8. This set of three spoons for the young ones in the family feature a cute bear paw pattern as well as soft BPA-free silicone and choking protection.

>> Buy the btrfe Silicone Baby Spoon Set for $3.99 (50% off) on Amazon

9. These pushpin-styled magnets are unobtrusive, but they’re plenty powerful and capable of holding up to 15 sheets of paper or 30 sticky notes each.

>> Buy the LOVIMAG 12Pcs Black Fridge Magnets for $5.09 (50% off) on Amazon

10. These stylish, mirror-polished stainless steel spoons can be used for stirring any kind of drink, from coffees to milkshakes.

>> Buy the GENRICE Long-Handled Spoons for $6.63 (34% off) on Amazon

11. Available in 27 colors, these 100% cotton potholders can also be used as pads to set hot items on.

>> Buy the DII Basic Terry Collection 3-Piece Potholder Set for $8 (27% off) on Amazon

12. Get friends and family a complete set of these six reusable 100% cotton towels, or divvy them up amongst multiple gift recipients.

>> Buy the Premium Kitchen Hand Towels for $20.39 (40% off) on Amazon

Ho Lin

Ho Lin

Author

Ho Lin is a content writer at McClatchy. He has over two decades of experience in content strategy, creation, and development, ranging from subjects such as anime and manga to military benefits, job search advice and AI evaluation. Ho is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and holds a M.A. in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Ho also writes both fiction and non-fiction; his books include China Girl and Bond Movies: A Retrospective.

Kayleigh Drake

Kayleigh Drake

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Kayleigh Drake is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy. She’s based in Birmingham, Alabama, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kayleigh has written and edited content for numerous publications, with a particular focus on the food, kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals. When she’s not fulfilling her editorial duties, she loves record shopping, playing guitar, baking and buying entirely too many plants.