Looking for the best gifts for the bakers in your life? From must-have tools to creative gadgets, this guide is packed with ideas to inspire their next delicious creation. Whether they’re seasoned pros or just starting out, these thoughtful gifts are sure to delight!
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The best gifts for bakers
As someone who loves spending time in the kitchen whipping up sweet treats, I know how special it feels to receive a thoughtful baking gift. There’s something so heartwarming about unwrapping a tool or gadget that makes baking even more fun (or easier!).
Whether it’s a set of beautifully decorated measuring spoons or a fancy new stand mixer, gifts for bakers show that you really understand their passion. If you’re shopping for someone who lights up at the smell of fresh cookies or the sight of a perfectly frosted cake, this guide is full of ideas they’ll adore.
From practical essentials to unique finds, these gifts are sure to bring joy to any baker! (And if you’re lucky, you’ll be at the receiving end of some delicious desserts soon. And hopefully it’s some rum balls or a bourbon pecan pie!)
Recipe notebook
Buy Now → This recipe notebook by Kunitsa Co. is perfect for jotting down favorite recipes, tips and ideas, especially for anyone who loves experimenting in the kitchen.
On-demand baking classes
Buy Now → These on-demand baking classes from King Arthur Baking Company are perfect for anyone wanting to up their baking game. Whether you’re a total beginner or a pro looking to learn more advanced techniques, you can learn at your own pace and try something totally new!
Stand mixer
Buy Now → For when you want to splurge on your baker, a KitchenAid stand mixer is every baker’s dream tool. It can handle everything from bread dough to cake batter, and it can even shred chicken and make pasta and ice cream. It’s a total kitchen workhorse!
Chef apron
Buy Now → A cute chef apron is a must-have for bakers who want to look adorable and stay clean. The ones from Hedley & Bennett are stylish, durable and so practical for always messy baking sessions.
King Arthur Big Book of Bread
Buy Now → The King Arthur Big Book of Bread is packed with amazing recipes and tips, making it a fantastic gift for anyone who loves baking bread at home.
Silicone baking mat
Buy Now → A silicone baking mat makes baking easier and cleaner — no more sticking or wasted parchment paper. Every baker needs one of these in their kitchen!
Parchment paper dispenser
Buy Now → The Chicwrap parchment paper dispenser is both handy and pretty. It keeps parchment paper neat and always ready to go. Such a clever tool for any baking lover and one of my favorite hostess gifts.
Liquid measuring cup set
Buy Now → This OXO liquid measuring cup set makes it so easy to measure liquids with angled measurements you can read from above. It’s a total game-changer for baking!
Sourdough starter and crock set
sourdough starter and crock set
Buy Now →A sourdough starter and crock set is a thoughtful gift for bakers who want to dive into sourdough. It’s fun and comes with everything to get started!
Cordless hand mixer
Buy Now → Level up their baking with this cordless hand mixer from KitchenAid. It is so convenient for baking anywhere in the kitchen without needing an outlet nearby. It’s compact and perfect for smaller spaces or quick mixing.
Collapsible cooling rack
Buy Now → Perfect for those with small spaces and big giving hearts, a collapsible cooling rack is a space-saving hero for cooling all those cookies, cakes and pies. It folds up flat, so it’s great for tinier kitchens!
Dolci cookbook
Buy Now → The Dolci Cookbook is filled with Italian dessert recipes, making it the perfect gift for anyone who loves to bake sweet treats.
Food scale mixing bowl
Buy Now → A food scale mixing bowl is a two-in-one tool that every baker will appreciate. Measure and mix in one place—it’s so handy and perfect for precise baking.
Kitchen shears
Buy Now → These kitchen shears are incredibly handy for snipping herbs, cutting meat, and even opening packaging—every home cook needs a pair. We love that they come apart for easy washing and sharpening.
Vanilla paste
Buy Now → Nielsen Massey vanilla paste is like a flavor upgrade for your baked goods. It’s rich, luxurious and adds that extra something special to any recipe.
Single origin sugars trio
Buy Now → The Burlap & Barrel single origin sugars trio is a unique gift for bakers who love experimenting. These sugars add amazing flavor to cakes, cookies, and more.
Broom cake tester
Buy Now → The broom cake tester is such a cute and reusable way to check if your cakes are done. It’s charming, compact and way better than fumbling with toothpicks! I have one of these and I don’t think I’ll ever run out of cake testers in my lifetime!
Measuring cup and spoon set
Buy Now → Everyone needs a good measuring cup and spoon set! Or even two or three if you bake a lot. These from KitchenAid are sturdy, reliable and easy to use. With a range of pretty colors, these are perfect for any baker of any skill level.
Cookie cutter set
Buy Now → Ann Clark’s cookie cutters are high-quality, and this set is a baker’s dream with fun shapes for every occasion. It’s perfect for making cookies that look as good as they taste.
Baking chocolate bar
Buy Now → High-quality baking chocolate bars are the secret to next-level brownies, cakes, and cookies. Guittard’s chocolate is unbeatable and makes all the difference.
Dusting wand
Buy Now → The OXO dusting wand is a small but mighty tool for sprinkling powdered sugar or cocoa evenly. It’s such a simple way to elevate your desserts.
Oven rack push pull stick
Buy Now → An oven rack push-pull stick keeps you safe from burns while adjusting hot oven racks. It’s a little tool with big safety benefits that bakers will love.
Cookie scoop set
Buy Now → A cookie scoop set is the secret to perfectly shaped cookies every time. It makes baking so much easier, especially for anyone who loves baking in big batches.
Pie weights
Buy Now → Pie weights keep pie crusts perfect during blind baking. They’re functional and look so pretty in the kitchen, too! These ones from Jefferson Street Ceramics have a beautiful handmade touch.
Rainbow sprinkles
Buy Now → Rainbow sprinkles add a pop of color and fun to any dessert. These ones from Fancy Sprinkles are such a cheerful gift for anyone who loves to decorate baked goods.
Lindsay says
Yep. Imma gonna need that pie server, stat. Gorgeous.
Susannah says
I know, right? I want one too!
Stacey says
You have #2 linked to a pie crust shield but in the photo it looks like something different? Would you mind emailing me the link to this tool? I’m in charge of dessert this year :]
Susannah says
Hey Stacey! So cool you are in charge of dessert this year. Thanks for the catch on that link — I fixed it! 🙂
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
LOVING this list of pie essentials. I have a Ceramic Ruffled Pie Dish in my collection, and it is my absolute favorite. I actually gifted it to both my mom and mother-in-law because both made statements about how my pie crusts turned out beautifully in it. 😀
Susannah says
Thanks Erin! I have one too and I loooove it! I love that you were able to gift them to those lovely ladies. I bet they love them! There is just nothing like a good pie dish, is there?