Best Cookie Sheets 2023

The best cookie sheets—or baking sheets, or sheet pans, or whatever you personally call them—may not get the same glory as a Dutch oven or slick frying pan, but when it comes to kitchen versatility, they’re still a contender for "MVP." They cradle cookies and scones while they bake, they’re the perfect vessel for batch roasting root veggies and, as sheet pan dinner fans know, you can prepare an entire meal on one. But only a handful of all of the cookie sheets on the market will actually get the job done and last you a lifetime (or at least many years of solid use). And considering how often you’re likely to use yours, it's worth seeking out a great pan that really does it all.

The best cookie sheets are absolute must-haves. Here's which ones we're recommending for 2023.

Alongside extensive product research, we consulted some of our favorite bakers, food writers and cookbook authors to get their take on what really makes a sheet pan great. Whether you’re gearing up for peak holiday baking season or simply want to roast your salmon and asparagus in tandem, here are the best cookie sheets out there right now, according to cooking pros.

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"I stand by one sheet pan and one sheet pan alone," said food writer and cookbook author Eric Kim. Nordic Ware's pure aluminum baking sheets are rust-resistant and the reinforced steel rim prevents warping. "I actually bought a couple of half sheets for my mother's house because, despite her fancy stock of department-store baking bans, they all warp like crazy. Nordic Ware never warps, is super shiny, and has those great high edges, which I love for baking brownies or tossing roasted vegetables."

Great Jones

Like everything made by Great Jones, their baking sheets are truly gorgeous—dressed up in jewel-toned blue or green. "The super fun colors make your kitchen sing!" said Grandbaby Cakes founder and editor, Jocelyn Delk Adams. But the Holy Sheet isn't all style without the substance—it's also a workhorse, reinforced with steel rods for durability. "It can withstand a lot of baking for those enthusiasts that get down in the kitchen weekly," said Adams. Kulaga is also a fan of Great Jones’ baking sheet. "It's got a non-stick ceramic coating so it makes it easy to clean on those extra messy baking days," she said.

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These durable, Canadian-made baking sheets are constructed with food grade, toxin-free aluminum. Their surface is ultra smooth, which promotes even baking and facilitates easy transfer from baking sheet to cooling rack. "Cookies practically slide off the sheets when they’re ready, and washing them is a breeze," said Luisa Weiss, author of Classic German Baking.

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Food writer and Washington Post "Voraciously" editor Olga Massov has equally strong feelings about her preferred baking sheet. "My favorite, hands down, are by Chicago Metallic," she said. "They are super-affordable and are sturdier-feeling then most, but they do not buckle at all in high heat." The sheets are versatile, as good for cookies as vegetables. "I’ve had mine for almost 12 years and will probably have them forever," Massov said.

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"For baking cookies I recommend corrugated half sheet pans," said Christina Lane, founder of Dessert for Two. "The texture prevents cookies from sticking," she said. Meanwhile the aluminized steel and diamond-texture on the surface increases airflow, which helps promote evenly baked cookies. "You’ll know you need a better baking sheet when cookies are different shades of golden brown," Lane said. Williams Sonoma's pan solves that problem once and for all.

Best Silicone Baking Mat

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Parchment paper can get the job done, but you might not always have it on hand—and it can be a pain to cut into the right size. This nonstick silicone mat is an excellent alternative. It's dishwasher-safe, and it can work as a prep surface to keep your countertops clean, too. Win-win. And while it's sad to think about messing with the beautiful design, the manufacturer urges customers to use scissors to cut the sheet to fit their favorite pan—in fact, it's made for exactly that purpose.