Master Chef Jr Cooking Set

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Your junior chef is anxious to get in on the banana bread and sourdough starter trends that have been blowing up lately. Allowing your tot to help out in the kitchen will give them lifelong skills that'll save them from eating 10-minute ramen and hot dogs every night when they grow up. Getting in the kitchen with your kids from a young age also encourages them to explore a more adventurous flavor palate, promotes reading by way of recipes, and is just a good way to spend quality time. We've rounded up the best kids cooking sets and tools that will help your tiny chef perfect their kitchen skills.

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Best Pizza-Making Set

MasterChef Junior Pizza Cooking Set

MasterChef Junior amazon.com

Instead of ordering your Friday-night pie, break out this pizza cooking set and make your own with your little one. From a sauce ladle to a personal pie pan, this set comes with everything your tot will need to craft a delicious slice.

No need to search for the perfect recipe, as the set comes with tasty how-to's that are easy enough for your tot to follow.

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Best Plastic Knife Set

Jovitec Kid Plastic Kitchen Knife Set

Jovitec amazon.com

$10.79

It's time for your mini chef to slice and dice with this kid-friendly plastic knife set. Your kiddo will love cutting up their own fruit and veggies with these colorful knives. Don't worry about them knicking themselves, as this set is made of plastic and totally safe for tiny fingers.

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Best Baking Set

Hapinest Kids Unicorn Baking Set

Hapinest amazon.com

$29.99

Who says baking has to be reserved just for the holiday season? This adorable set comes with four little cookie cutters, a recipe book, decorating accessories, and the most magical unicorn apron. All your tot needs is their creative imagination to create Pinterest-level sugar cookies.

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Best Cookware Set

Williams Sonoma Junior Chef Nonstick 5-Piece Cookware Set

Williams Sonoma williams-sonoma.com

$49.99

For your little one who's obsessed with being in the kitchen and dying to dig in and make some real meals, this cookware set is essential. While these super lightweight pans are shrunk down to a miniature size for your aspiring chef, they are designed to create delicious,, chef-worthy meals.

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Best Deluxe Baking Set

Handstand Kitchen Bake Shoppe Deluxe Baking Set

Handstand Kitchen bedbathandbeyond.com

$39.99

This deluxe baking set will give your budding little Julia Child everything they need to whip up some delectable treats. Whether your little one is hopping on the banana bread trend or opting for something more unique, they will have everything they need.

With eight recipe cards, your novice baker will have a blast bringing these tasty desserts to life.

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Best Training Knife Set

Opinel Le Petit Chef Knife Set

crate and barrel crateandbarrel.com

$49.00

Imagine prepping a holiday dinner and your child being able to take care of the veggie peeling, fruit dicing, and herb chopping, all without slicing their fingers.

With safety in mind, this beechwood set will teach your child essential knife skills. The finger guard offers protection while the rounded-tip, chef-quality blade make cutting through fruits and veggies a breeze.

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Best Junior Chef Apron Set

Popular Bath Little Chef Kid's Apron Set

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$39.99

Every chef — even your tiny one — needs an apron! This apron and oven mitt set will make your mini kitchen maven feel like a real professional. After trying out your grandma's famous cherry pie recipe and getting covered in flour from head to toe, you can just toss this high-quality apron in the wash.

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Best Cooking Utensil Set

Centervs Kitchen Utensils Set

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Your kiddo's kitchen crew is all here! This rainbow-colored utensil set is ridiculously adorable and the perfect set for your young chef. Made of high-quality silicone, each piece can withstand up to 392 degrees Fahrenheit without losing their shape or vibrant color.

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Best Wooden Cooking Tools

Fox Run Kids Wooden Cooking Tools Set

Fox Run amazon.com

$14.98

Your toddler will love using their wooden cooking tools to help you mix the pancake batter and whisk the eggs in the morning. The nine-piece set is perfect for playing make-believe or helping out in the kitchen.

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Best Ice Pop Molds

Tovolo Ice Pop Flexible Silicone Freezer Molds

Beat the heat with your very own DIY monster ice pops thanks to these silicone freezer molds. Your kids will have a blast creating their own patterns and flavors, and you'll love being in control of the ingredients and sugar content.

My son is popsicle obsessed and would likely fill up his healthy food pyramid with just frozen treats if he could. We use silicone freezer molds to satisfy his love for popsicles while controlling the amount of sugar he consumes, plus we get to do it together. In other words, a win-win.