Aisle 5: Baking

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🍳 Aisle 5 — Baking

Every great recipe starts with a well-stocked pantry. These are the baking staples I always keep on hand — flour, sugar, cake mixes, cocoa, oats, cake fillings, pudding, Cool Whip, the chocolate chips, the vanilla. Organized just like the baking aisle at the grocery store, so you can shop the way you actually walk through. Updated as new menus are published each week.

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Flours, Sugars & Sweeteners

Amazon Grocery, All Purpose Flour, 5 Lb
Amazon Grocery, All Purpose Flour, 5 Lb
One 5 pound bag of All Purpose Flour; Enriched, bleached and pre-sifted flour; Must be thoroughly cooked before eating. Do not consume raw
$2.77 Amazon Prime
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Amazon Saver, White Sugar, 4 Lb
Amazon Saver, White Sugar, 4 Lb
One 4 pound bag of white Granulated Sugar; Gluten free; Store in a cool, dry place; Made in USA
$3.07 Amazon Prime
Amazon Grocery, Light Brown Sugar, 2lb
Amazon Grocery, Light Brown Sugar, 2lb
One 2 pound bag of Light Brown Sugar; Gluten free; Store in a cool, dry place; Made in USA
$2.07 Amazon Prime
Amazon Grocery, Powdered Sugar, 2lb
Amazon Grocery, Powdered Sugar, 2lb
One 2 pound bag of Powdered Sugar; Gluten free; Store in a cool, dry place; Made in USA; Feed your every day with Amazon Grocery
$2.07 Amazon Prime
HERSHEY'S Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Can, 8 oz
HERSHEY'S Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Can, 8 oz
Contains one (1) 8-ounce can of HERSHEY'S Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Grandmas, Molasses Unsulphered, 12 Ounce
Grandmas, Molasses Unsulphered, 12 Ounce
Gluten Free; Kosher; Gold standard products

Leaveners & Extracts

Amazon Grocery, Baking Powder, Double Acting, 8.1 Oz
Amazon Grocery, Baking Powder, Double Acting, 8.1 Oz
One 8.1 ounce can of Double Acting Baking Powder; Store in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly secured
$1.91 Amazon Prime
McCormick Cream Of Tartar, 1.5 oz
McCormick Cream Of Tartar, 1.5 oz
All-natural ingredient essential to holiday baking; Stabilizes beaten egg whites resulting in light and fluffy holiday desserts
$3.78 Amazon Prime
Amazon Grocery, Pure Vanilla Extract, 16 Fl Oz
Amazon Grocery, Pure Vanilla Extract, 16 Fl Oz
One 16 fluid ounce bottle of Pure Vanilla Extract; Add rich vanilla to all your baking recipes
$18.86 Amazon Prime
McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract, 1 fl oz
McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract, 1 fl oz
Made with the oil of peppermint for a minty taste; No corn syrup, non-GMO & gluten-free; No artificial flavors or colors
Nielsen-Massey Pure Chocolate Extract for Baking and Cooking, 2 Ounce Bottle
Nielsen-Massey Pure Chocolate Extract for Baking and Cooking, 2 Ounce Bottle
All-Natural, Allergen-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified and Certified Kosher and Gluten-Free; 1 Tbsp. of chocolate extract equals 1 Tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa powder

Chocolate, Coconut, Nuts & Add-Ins

Amazon Grocery, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 12 Oz
Amazon Grocery, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 12 Oz
One 12 ounce bag of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; Made with 100% real chocolate; No artificial flavors or colors
Baker's Premium Baking Bar, Semi-Sweet Choc, 4 oz
Baker's Premium Baking Bar, Semi-Sweet Choc, 4 oz
One 4 oz. box of Baker's Premium Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar; Decadent semi-sweet cooking chocolate with a smooth finish
Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut, 15 Ounce, Pack of 1
Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut, 15 Ounce, Pack of 1
Blend with pineapple juice, rum, and ice for a classic Piña Colada.; Sourced from: Dominican Republic
Baker’s Sweetened Angel Flake Coconut, 14 oz Bag
Baker’s Sweetened Angel Flake Coconut, 14 oz Bag
One 14 oz bag of Baker's Sweetened Coconut Angel Flake Coconut; Perfectly sweetened coconut flakes are a great match for sweet desserts
365 by Whole Foods Market, Mini Marshmallows, 10 Ounce
365 by Whole Foods Market, Mini Marshmallows, 10 Ounce
Made without artificial ingredients; Perfect for hot chocolate; Great for baking; No corn syrup
Amazon Grocery, Pecan Halves, 16 Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)
Amazon Grocery, Pecan Halves, 16 Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)
One 16 ounce bag of Pecan Halves; Feed your every day with Amazon Grocery
$11.42 Amazon Prime

Baking Mixes

Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake Mix, 15.25 oz.
Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake Mix, 15.25 oz.
What You Get: One 15.25-oz. box of Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Classic Yellow Cake Mix; SNAP & EBT eligible food item
Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix, 15.25 oz.
Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix, 15.25 oz.
What You Get: One 15.25 oz. box of Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Classic White Cake Mix; SNAP & EBT eligible food item
Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, Chewy Fudge, 18.3 oz.
Duncan Hines Brownie Mix, Chewy Fudge, 18.3 oz.
One 18.3 oz box of Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix; Decadent chocolate flavor creates rich, moist fudge brownies
$1.89 Amazon Prime
Duncan Hines Pineapple Supreme Flavored Cake Mix, 15.25 oz.
Duncan Hines Pineapple Supreme Flavored Cake Mix, 15.25 oz.
One 15.25 oz box of Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix; Made with real pineapple juice and other natural flavors for intense flavor
Pillsbury Cake Mix Moist Supreme Classic White, 15.25 oz
Pillsbury Cake Mix Moist Supreme Classic White, 15.25 oz
1 Cup Of Pudding In The Mix For Extra Moist Cake; Kosher
Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting, Gluten Free, 16 oz
Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting, Gluten Free, 16 oz
QUICK AND EASY: Just pop open the can, spread the frosting, and enjoy
$1.96 Amazon Prime

Oats & Specialty Baking

Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening, 6 Pounds
Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening, 6 Pounds
Use it for baking, frying, or just to feel like a rock star in the kitchen; It makes your pie crust flaky, your cakes and cookies soft, and your frosting fluffy
$12.78 Amazon Prime
Quaker Oats Old Fashioned, 42 oz
Quaker Oats Old Fashioned, 42 oz
1unit of 42 ounce
$19.53
SACO Cultured Buttermilk for Cooking and Baking, Powdered, 12 oz (041756040124)
SACO Cultured Buttermilk for Cooking and Baking, Powdered, 12 oz (041756040124)
Single can only; Certified Kosher; Gluten & Nut Free; 12 ounce

Pie Fillings & Crusts

Duncan Hines Comstock Simply Cherry Pie Filling and Topping, 21 oz.
Duncan Hines Comstock Simply Cherry Pie Filling and Topping, 21 oz.
Sweet, decadent, and delicious; The perfect filling for your favorite pie; Also makes a great topping for ice cream and other desserts
Duncan Hines Comstock Simply Apple Pie Filling and Topping, 21 oz.
Duncan Hines Comstock Simply Apple Pie Filling and Topping, 21 oz.
No artificial preservatives or color added; Made from the freshest fruits; Delivers homemade taste and quality
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Amazon Grocery, Apple Pie Filling, 20 Oz
Amazon Grocery, Apple Pie Filling, 20 Oz
One 20-ounce can of Apple Pie Filling; No high fructose corn syrup; No artificial flavors; Ready to use right from the can
$2.32 Amazon Prime
Amazon Grocery, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 6 oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)
Amazon Grocery, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 6 oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)
One 6 ounce ready-to-eat Graham Cracker Pie Crust; No synthetic colors; No added preservatives
OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Pie Crust, 6 oz Crust
OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Pie Crust, 6 oz Crust
Includes one 6 oz OREO Pie Crust; Ready-to-use, no bake pie crusts make holiday baking a snap!

Pudding, Gelatin & Toppings

Cool Whip Whipped Topping, Original, 8 oz Tub
Cool Whip Whipped Topping, Original, 8 oz Tub
One 8 oz tub of Cool Whip Original Whipped Topping; One-of-a-kind creamy whipped topping for any dessert
$2.22 Amazon Prime
Jell-O Gelatin Dessert Mix, Family Size, Strawberry, 6 oz Box
Jell-O Gelatin Dessert Mix, Family Size, Strawberry, 6 oz Box
One 6 oz family sized box of Jell-O Strawberry Artificially Flavored Gelatin Dessert Mix; Red Jell-O contains 90 calories per serving
$1.92 Amazon Prime
Jell-O Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Vanilla, 3.4 oz
Jell-O Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, Vanilla, 3.4 oz
One 3.4 oz box of Jell-O Vanilla Artificially Flavored Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix; Contains 90 calories per serving
Jell-O Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, French Vanilla, 3.4 oz Box
Jell-O Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, French Vanilla, 3.4 oz Box
Contains 90 calories per serving; Each pudding mix is individually packaged in a sealed pouch for freshness
McCormick Green Food Color, 1 fl oz
McCormick Green Food Color, 1 fl oz
Green food coloring that’s perfect for customizing cakes, frosting and cookies; Ideal for festive St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas treats
$8.52 Amazon Prime
HERSHEY'S Chocolate Syrup, 24 Ounce
HERSHEY'S Chocolate Syrup, 24 Ounce
Pour on HERSHEY'S Syrup's rich, delicious chocolate flavor over favorite desserts.; This product ships as a 24-ounce package.
Amazon Grocery, Original Pancake Syrup, 24 Fl Oz
Amazon Grocery, Original Pancake Syrup, 24 Fl Oz
One 24 fluid ounce bottle of Original Pancake Syrup; Traditional pancake syrup; No refrigeration required
$2.66 Amazon Prime
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Pure 100% Grade A Maple Syrup, Dark Color Robust Taste, 12 Fl Oz
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Pure 100% Grade A Maple Syrup, Dark Color Robust Taste, 12 Fl Oz
Fat-Free; Vegan; Certified Kosher; USDA Certified Organic; QAI Certified Organic - If It's Organic It's Non-GMO

Sprinkles & Cake Decorating

Note: Baking Soda is NOT included — Stephanie does not recommend it (believes it leaves a bitter aftertaste).

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