The KitchenAid stand mixer is one of the most-wanted holiday gifts of 2022. The iconic kitchen appliance is instantly recognizable on a counter top. Plus, it's just as functional as it is fashionable. Shop the  as well as several top-rated KitchenAid stand mixers and accessories ahead of Black Friday.

Top products in this article:

Why the KitchenAid Professional 5 stand mixer is a most-wanted holiday gift

Few kitchen gadgets look as impressive on a countertop as a . No matter what KitchenAid stand mixer color or model you choose, this multi-tool signals to all who enter the room that you know your way around the kitchen. It's powerful and versatile enough to take on any cooking or baking task (with the right attachment).

The 4.7-star-rated  makes a fantastic Christmas present -- so much so that we've named it one of CBS Essentials' 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts. It's the best stand mixer to buy this holiday season.

Right now with a major sale going on at , it's a great time to buy this stand mixer for an unbeatable price -- especially if it's on a loved one's Christmas or Hanukkah wishlist.

KitchenAid Professional 5 stand mixer

What sets this is its bowl-lift design. The bowl is held by two arms, providing sturdy bowl support when mixing heavy ingredients or large batches. The device has 10 speed settings and includes the accessories: power-knead spiral dough hook, flat beater and stainless-steel wire whip. 

Right now, you can score a crazy good deal on this most-wanted holiday item. The KitchenAid stand mixer is currently $200 off as part of Best Buy's early Black Friday sale.

Best KitchenAid Professional 5 stand mixer alternatives

We love the . But if it's not exactly what you're looking for, check out these popular alternatives. All of these stand mixers are on sale at Amazon now during the retailer's early Black Friday deals.

Traditional-looking KitchenAid: KitchenAid Artisan series 5-quart stand mixer with pouring shield

The KitchenAid Artisan series 5-quart mixer features a 10 speed slide control. 

The kitchen device comes with a flat beater, dough hook and wire whip attachments. If "aqua sky" isn't your color, this stand mixer is available in a wide variety of shades.  

Best for small spaces: KitchenAid Artisan Mini Plus 3.5-quart tilt-head stand mixer

The KitchenAid Artisan Mini Plus is a great option for people with limited counter space. The device weighs less than the larger model, making it easier to move around your kitchen. 

It features 10 speeds. According to the brand, its 3.5-quart bowl can mix up to five dozen cookies at once. 

Top-rated budget stand mixer: Aucma stand mixer

This wallet-friendly stand mixer can hold 6.5 quarts. It features six speeds and a pulse function. The Aucma stand mixer comes with three mixing accessories: whisk, dough hook, mixing beater.

This kitchen gadget is available in 10 colors.

"Move over KitchenAid!" commented an who purchased the Aucma device. "This mixer is awesome! I have made everything from whipped cream to bread dough and it works superbly! Motor is powerful and doesn't lag at all, even with the stiffest dough that I throw at it. I even have a recipe where I knead a dough on medium-high speed for 15 mins, and it does not lag nor does it overheat."

Shop KitchenAid stand mixer accessories

KitchenAid stand mixers can do a lot more than just mix. Keep reading to discover top-rated KitchenAid stand mixer accessories you can buy right now.

KitchenAid tilt-head flex edge beater

Don't you hate it when you're mixing up frosting and it all seems to stick to the sides? This flexible edge beater was designed to thoroughly scrape ingredients into the bowl. 

The KitchenAid stand mixer attachment is dishwasher safe.

KitchenAid fresh prep slicer and shredder attachment

Slice and shred fruits and vegetables with ease. This KitchenAid device includes a thin slicing blade and medium and coarse shredding blades to give you the perfect cut. 

The device's two-in-one food pusher can accommodate both large and small diameter fruits and vegetables

KitchenAid 3-speed hand mixer

The KitchenAid hand mixer whips frosting, egg whites and mixes cookie dough with the press of a button. It features three speeds so you can incorporate your ingredients without losing control of the mixer or your mixing bowl. 

KitchenAid pasta roller attachment

Create a delicious new meal-time tradition, or just make family dinner the old fashioned way with the help of this pasta roller attachment that includes spaghetti and fettuccine cutters.

KitchenAid food processor attachment kit with commercial-style dicing

This KitchenAid attachment can dice, slice, shred and julienne fruits, vegetables or hard cheeses. 

Adjust the thickness of your slices with just one lever.

KitchenAid spiralizer with peel, core and slice

Getting your greens in has never been easier with this veggie spiralizer attachment. This device comes with six changeable blades. 

All blades are dishwasher safe on the top rack.

KitchenAid 4-piece prep bowl set with lids

Cooking is complicated enough without having to dig through cabinets in search of enough prep bowls. This 4-piece prep bowl set includes various sizes and colors.

KitchenAid gourmet pasta press attachment

Try your hand at making up to six types of pasta. This attachment can make fresh spaghetti, bucatini, fusilli, rigatoni, small macaroni and large macaroni. Bellissimo!

KitchenAid citrus juicer attachment

Make fresh-squeezed orange juice a new morning tradition with this citrus juicer attachment.

KitchenAid sifter and scale attachment bundle

This helpful baking tool will measure, sift and automatically add ingredients directly to your mixing bowl, helping to ensure more even baking. 

KitchenAid 5-quart tilt-head glass bowl with measurement markings

Measuring ingredients is that much easier with this stand-mixer bowl with convenient measurement markings.

KitchenAid wire whip attachment

Frost to your heart's content with this wire whip attachment. The accessory makes it easy to whip up frosting, eggs, sponge cakes, heavy cream and candies.

KitchenAid 5-speed hand mixer

Need a little backup when it comes to mixing? This hand-held KitchenAid mixer has you covered.

100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: The best gifts to give this Christmas

It may seem early to start shopping for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, but trust us, it's not. Last year's holiday season was riddled with supply-chain issues, and CBS News is anticipating more of the same in 2022. Plus, there's inflation -- unfortunately, prices may rise even more before December comes.

So it's time to shop for holiday gifts now. Pick out a great hiding spot and check out CBS Essentials' 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts of 2022. We've based our top 100 gift picks on our own bestsellers, owner reviews and our own extensive research into the most-buzzed-about gifts of 2022, such as this I am Groot Lego set, a guinea pig toy that gives birth and this .

Stay tuned to the CBS Essentials 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts Series for our picks of the hottest gifts to give in 2022. Our list includes some of Apple's newest products, the top toys of 2022, game-changing kitchen appliances (such as this air fryer and KitchenAid stand mixer) and so much more.

• Introducing the CBS Essentials' 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts list, our picks for the best presents of 2022
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: Why the Rimowa Original checked bag is the best luggage for travel this Christmas
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: Why the Cosori Dual Blaze air fryer is the best to use and gift this Christmas
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: Little Live Pets Mama Surprise is our top gift for girls this holiday
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: Apple Watch Series 8 is the best smartwatch to give this Christmas
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: I am Groot Marvel Lego set is our top gift for boys in 2022
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: Apple AirTags make the best stocking stuffers for Christmas 2022
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: Why we love custom leather jackets by The Jacket Maker
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: Apple AirTags make the best stocking stuffers for Christmas 2022
  
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: Apple iPad Pro is the best tablet to gift in 2022 -- and it's on sale at Amazon now
• 100 Most Wanted Holiday Gifts: The 4.9-star-rated Santa's Visit Lego set is our favorite to gift this Christmas