Best Ice-Cream Makers and Scoops

Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker ($33) uses the old rock-salt-and-ice method to freeze the ice cream. The motor might not be strong enough to mix in large, chunky toppings, but for standard classics like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, this is the one to use. Plus, it's party-friendly, capable of making four quarts. It's even fully automatic, shutting off when the ice cream achieves the correct frozen consistency.