Silicone baking mats are an essential kitchen tool for every home chef. The reusable mat replaces nonstick spray and parchment paper. They're easy to clean and will save you time and money.

Cookies baked on Silpat tend to be more flat and round, and there’s even an octagon shaped mat for microwaving. These versatile mats can be used in temperatures from -40 to 482 degrees and come in ...

Between cookie swaps, end of summer soirees and the holiday season ahead, folks with a sweet tooth spend lots of time baking. Not only are cookies essential at family gatherings, but they also make ...

There are countless items in your kitchen that you know for a fact you won’t use every day, but still serve a purpose. Take silicone mats, for example. Unless you’re a regular Betty Crocker, you might ...

Abbi Perets has been writing about technology and family and consumer issues for over ten years. Her work has been featured in print and on the Web, and she has taught courses on consumer and business ...

Q: I know that you are a big fan of Silpat (silicone) nonstick baking mats, but some recipes call for greasing a cookie sheet or using parchment. Are these methods interchangeable? A: If you’re ...

While many recipes call for using either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat like a Silpat, the two aren't 100-percent interchangeable. Both use food-grade silicone to keep food from sticking to ...

If you are a regular baker looking for an alternative to greasing baking trays or lining them with parchment paper, it’s time to consider a silicone baking mat. These reusable baking tools evenly ...

Which silicone baking mat is best? Silicone baking mats are a reusable, nonstick alternative to parchment paper and aluminum foil. You get more use out of them and many come with helpful extras ...

Monica Burton is the former deputy editor of Eater.com where she covered restaurants and food culture from 2017 to 2025. I’m one of those people who much prefers baking to cooking. I like the clearly ...