Silicone Baking Mats

A two-pack of silicone baking mats costs about $10 and replaces parchment paper forever. Nothing sticks to them — cookies, roasted vegetables, fish, pizza. They're oven-safe to 480°F, dishwasher-safe, and last for years. A single mat replaces roughly 2,000 sheets of parchment paper over its lifetime. They provide even heat distribution that eliminates hot spots, so cookies brown uniformly instead of burning on the edges. Brands like Silpat pioneered them for professional bakeries; Amazon generics work nearly as well for a fraction of the price.