With food prices continuing to rise, the cost of holiday baking is increasing too. Whether you’re baking for meals or plan to give away baked goods as gifts, you’ll need to budget more for your baking supplies.
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That’s why GOBankingRates shopped the Dollar Tree website to find ways to save money on holiday baking.
Golden Chef Vegetable Oil
- Price: $1.25
A key ingredient in everything from cakes to brownies, vegetable oil can be a surprisingly expensive purchase at many grocery stores. The Golden Chef vegetable oil is a much more affordable alternative. The 16-fluid-ounce bottle still gives you plenty of oil for your baking needs, but at a much lower cost than you’d pay elsewhere.
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Nancy Jane All-Purpose Flour
- Price: $1.25
If you don’t need a large volume of flour, you can save by buying Nancy Jane all-purpose flour. This 2-pound bag will give you enough for a few baking projects, like a couple of batches of cookies and a cake or pie. It’s a good deal if you’re not planning to do a ton of baking, or if you just need to top off the flour you already have.
Domino Light Brown Sugar
- Price: $1.25
An essential ingredient for desserts and pastries, Domino light brown sugar offers a good value. This 1-pound box should be enough for several dozen cookies. Plus, it’s by a trusted name brand with a strong reputation among bakers.
Bama 9-Inch Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- Price: $1.25
Save time and money with the Bama 9-inch graham cracker pie crust. Ideal for apple pies and more, this crust comes in a ready-to-bake tin, so it’s very easy to use. That tin also makes it ideal for holiday baking that you plan to take elsewhere, such as to a friend’s house or to a bake sale.
Supreme Tradition Imitation Vanilla Extract
- Price: $1.25
Many recipes require vanilla extract, but even small bottles can cost upward of $5. The Supreme Tradition imitation vanilla extract offers an excellent value, since you get 8 fluid ounces for just $1.25. This vanilla offers great savings.
Spice Supreme Pure Ground Cinnamon
- Price: $1.25
Perfect for holiday baking, Spice Supreme pure ground cinnamon is a must-have for your spice drawer. You’ll use it for everything from pies to cookies, and it can add a festive warmth to drinks like mulled apple cider.
Supreme Tradition Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Price: $1.25
Give your baked goods a boost of flavor with Supreme Tradition pumpkin pie spice. This 1.25-ounce bottle is larger than what you’ll find at many other stores, and it’s available for less. If you’ll be baking pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread or pumpkin muffins this holiday season, you’ll want to stock up on this important spice.
Mother’s Maid Apple Pie Filling
- Price: $1.25
You’ll save time and money with Mother’s Maid apple pie filling. You can use this filling when making pies and desserts, and you won’t have to spend time cutting and peeling apples. It features apples and a cinnamon spiced flavor, so you can pour it straight from the can into your baked goods.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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