What to Buy Trending Products & Deals I Can't Live Without My KitchenAid Stand Mixer, and You Can Grab Your Own for $120 Off Today It's the best home investment a homebaker can make. By Elisabeth Sherman Elisabeth Sherman Elisabeth Sherman is a writer, editor, and fact-checker in the food, culture, and entertainment spaces. She has been working professionally at national magazines since 2015. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 10, 2023 We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Food & Wine / Marcus Millan In the railroad-apartment my now-husband and I shared for years, we had a sliver of counter space in the kitchen. Yet, somehow we managed to prepare elaborate meals all week long with little more than our Lodge Dutch oven and a couple frying pans. There was so little space for fancy appliances — which is why it was a pleasant surprise when one Christmas he presented me with my own KitchenAid stand mixer. I had nowhere to store it, but even still, it quickly became my most trusted kitchen appliance. Eight years later, and a move to a bigger space, my Kitchenaid stand mixer is still the kitchen appliance I use the most. And right now, you can get one for yourself for $120 off during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale event. KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart Stand Mixer Amazon Buy on Amazon $380 $260 This particular Kitchenaid stand mixer features a mini 3.5-quart bowl, but it’s still just as powerful as standard models. It still features 10 speed settings, and the tilt-head function that makes it easy to remove and replace the bowl, or add ingredients as you’re using it. I happen to own the 5-quart stand mixer, but the design feature that all KitchenAid stand mixers share, regardless of size, is that they are all made from stainless steel. This heavy duty material wipes clean with nothing more than a damp sponge, and is nearly impossible to dent or otherwise damage. These appliances are built to last for decades. And there are several additional benefits to the mini-sized stand mixer. First off, as practical as it is, the 5-quart stand mixer is bulky — it weighs 22 pounds, and isn’t easy to maneuver from its storage place to the counter top (my husband usually has to help me carry mine, to be honest). But the mini model only weighs 14.3 pounds, which makes it much easier to lift. It also measures 7.8 by 12.3 by 12.3 inches, which makes it more practical for people with limited storage or counter space. Yet the 3.5-quart bowl can mix enough cookie dough for up to 5 dozen cookies a time — that’s enough cookies for a school bake sale or a holiday party. The KitchenAid stand mixer isn’t just for cookie dough, though. It can also whip mashed potatoes, buttercream frosting, or ice cream, blend the mixture for meatballs, or knead pizza dough. It’s so versatile that you may never run out of uses for it, but even if you aren’t experimental in the kitchen, this stand mixer will still come in handy for all sorts of day-to-day baking and cooking tasks. I know I’ll be using my KitchenAid stand mixer for decades to come — it’s probably the best kitchen purchase my family has ever made. And now that one is $260 off on Amazon, it’s time for you to get your own, too. Shop More Appliance Deals at Amazon: Ninja Mega Kitchen System Amazon Buy on Amazon $200 $160 Black+Decker Crisp 'N Bake Toaster Oven Amazon Buy on Amazon $130 $88 Philips Premium XXL Airfryer Amazon Buy on Amazon $350 $162 Cuisinart 5-Speed Hand Mixer Amazon Buy on Amazon $66 $32 KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor Amazon Buy on Amazon $100 $80 At the time of publishing the price was $260. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Fresh Finds from Food & Wine Amazon Shoppers Have Finally Discovered a Nonstick Frying Pan That Works—and It's Only $25 This Lodge Skillet Is 'Better at Being Nonstick Than Actual Nonstick Cookware'—and It's Nearly 30% Off Staub, Henckels, and More Top Brands Are Up to 79% Off During Walmart’s Epic Fall Sale