The 40 Gifts For Bakers We Love The Most

Silpat Silicone Baking Mat

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Baking cookies requires a nonstick surface to avoid any disasters. Of course, greasing or buttering a cookie sheet is helpful, as is lining it with parchment paper, but this baking mat is a great reusable option.

Made from silicone, it’s easy to roll up and store and can be pulled out quickly to turn a baking sheet into a nonstick surface in no time. It’s oven safe, along with being safe for use in the microwave or freezer. Any baker will love being able to put this baking mat to work for a variety of uses.

Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract

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Many baking recipes call for vanilla extract on the ingredient list. And for cakes, cookies, and brownies, the quality of vanilla extract used can make a big difference.

Gift them a top-notch bottle of pure vanilla extract. Bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar provide concentrated flavor, bringing a richness to any recipe.

Even just one teaspoon can truly enhance the flavor of any recipe. Wrap this little bottle up in a pretty gift bag on its own, or consider including a bottle of peppermint extract.

OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoop

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The ultimate gift for the cookie lover in your life? A cookie dough scoop. This simple tool helps bakers easily scoop cookie dough from the bowl, giving them even portions every time.

It has a soft, easy-to-grip handle and an interior steel wiper which make it much simpler to go from bowl to baking sheet. Give it on its own as a stocking stuffer or pair it with a new set of baking sheets.

KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer

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If you’re looking for the ideal hand mixer to gift a baker, this is a top pick. Most hand mixers come with a cord to plug into the wall, but not this cordless option from KitchenAid. The mixer has seven speeds to mix everything from homemade whipped cream to tough cookie dough with plenty of mix-ins.

With no cord, it’s that much easier to control the mixing process in the bowl. It comes with a charging cord to plug it in when not in use, and it holds its charge to power through mixtures for days before needing to be recharged.

USA Pan Bakeware Aluminized Steel 6-Piece Set

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Top-notch bakeware is the key to producing a dozen of their favorite muffins or a delicious loaf of hummingbird bread. This bakeware set includes a loaf pan, muffin pan, two cake pans, and two baking sheets for a wide range of uses.

It has everything a baker will need to get started baking or provides the ideal set for someone who needs to refresh their current bakeware. Made from heavy-duty stainless steel, each piece of bakeware is durable and has a nonstick surface, along with a unique design to promote even airflow while baking.

KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowl Set

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A good set of mixing bowls can make all the difference in prep for a baker. This set of five bowls from KitchenAid has it all. The bowls are plastic, incredibly lightweight, and dishwasher safe for easy clean-up. 

They have rubber on the bottom to make them non-slip, avoiding movement while mixing. Each bowl has a pour spout and the set stacks together to make storing the bowls much simpler. 

Gift the bowls on their own in either pistachio green or aqua sky blue, or combine the bowl set with matching measuring cups and spoons.

Totally Bamboo Baltique Mykonos Collection 2-in-1 Measuring Spoon

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Not all baking measurements come in cups. Most extracts and leavening agents such as baking powder, baking soda, or salt need to be measured with a teaspoon or tablespoon.

Eliminate the need to fumble with a set of tiny spoons with this gift. This handy tool has one tablespoon on one end and one teaspoon on the other end. It’s made from birch wood with beautiful coloring, making it eye-catching and easy to grab from any drawer.

Ateco Cake Testers

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Checking for doneness is one of the key components of baking everything from cakes and cupcakes to banana bread. While inserting a toothpick in the center of the bake to check for crumbs is doable, these cake testers offer a reusable, washable option. 

The stainless steel testers come in a set of three, each with a blue handle for easy holding. It’s the perfect solution for having to go through a bunch of toothpicks over and over.

KitchenAid Artisan Mini Stand Mixer

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A stand mixer is the crown jewel of appliances in many home kitchens, and KitchenAid has held its reputation for quality for over 100 years. However, many bakers may not have the space for a full-sized stand mixer to sit on their countertop.

The mini stand mixer—our favorite compact mixer out of all 22 models we tested—delivers equal power and performance with a smaller footprint. It has a classic tilt-head design, 10 speeds, and enough power and bowl space for making a full batch of pizza dough or cookie dough. Plus, it can still be used with any of KitchenAid’s other attachments including the pasta roller or ice cream maker.

Jax and Kate Art Studio Personalized Kitchen Notepad

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Are you shopping for a baker who loves to gift freshly baked sweet treats to neighbors and friends? Make it that much more special with a kitchen notepad. This darling notepad comes in three different colors with beautiful illustrations of baking supplies at the top. Personalize it with their name so they can add a heartfelt note with the goodies they’re sharing or write down a recipe straight from their kitchen.

Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheet

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While giving baking sheets may seem like gifting the basics, the baker in your life is sure to be pleased with this set. These half sheets are constructed from aluminum, making them durable, long-lasting, and wonderful for retaining heat. 

Both sheets in the set have a lipped edge to prevent food from sliding off. They can be used for cookies, of course, but they’re also excellent for making everything from cream puffs, galettes, Danishes, and even putting together a no-bake chocolate bark.

Tovolo Stainless Steel Dough Whisk

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Many baking recipes call for whisking together ingredients. The problem? Some balloon whisks are shaped so that ingredients easily get stuck while mixing.

A Danish dough whisk has a different shape, with thick wires and a uniquely shaped design to cut through mixtures. It can be used for whipping up batters or even for incorporating flour to make bread dough, without ever needing to bust out the stand mixer. Plus, it has an easy-to-hold handle and is made from stainless steel so it can easily be put in the dishwasher after use.

Southern Living Hollis White Cake Plate

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After tackling the project of baking and assembling a lovely layer cake, they’ll need something just as beautiful to display it on. This timeless white cake stand is a lovely option.

Crafted from stoneware, glazed for a glossy finish, and dressed up with a ribbed trim design, any baker will be proud to showcase their work on the pretty stand, whether they’re using it for a cake or creating a stack of brownies or bars.

Lodge 9-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

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While many bakers are put in the oven in metal pans or on baking sheets, plenty of other recipes work well in cast iron. Skillets aren’t just for making meat and veggies! Bakers can certainly bake everything from cakes and skillet cookies to biscuits and cinnamon rolls in a cast-iron skillet.

This 9-inch skillet with a long, comfortable handle from Lodge is an excellent option. It offers quick and even heat retention for incredibly tasty treats.

Breadtopia Bread Lame

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Bread bakers will be thrilled to receive this helpful gift. While some loaves of bread can be baked without scoring, this quick process of cutting a slash or a slashed design into the top of the loaf will make it bake that much better.

It helps gasses release in a designated location while the loaf expands in the oven. A bread lame has a very sharp blade allowing for precise cuts. Plus, the handle of this adorable lame is shaped just like a baguette.

Hester and Cook Recipe Card Holder

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Make sure they always have their favorite recipes in sight with this clever gift. This recipe card holder is made from wood and is shaped like an adorable rolling pin. 

There’s a slit in the top, making the ideal space to hold a recipe card so every word on the ingredients and instructions list is easy to see at a glance. Consider wrapping it up with a few favorite handwritten recipes of your own for a special gift.

Wilton 46-Piece Deluxe Cake Decorating Set

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Help them get started on learning how to decorate show-stopping cakes. This cake decorating supply set includes everything needed to dive in on the basics.

Piping bags are included to hold frosting, along with 18 different piping tips for a variety of designs. The set also includes a small offset spatula for helping to create a smooth exterior on a cake, along with a carrying case to store it all in one place so it’s easily accessible for decorating the next cake masterpiece.

Bellemain Stainless Steel 3-Cup Flour Sifter

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There’s nothing worse than baking a batch of brownies or multiple layers for a cake only to find lumps and bumps in the finished product. That can often be fixed by sifting dry ingredients such as all-purpose flour, cake flour, and cocoa powder ahead of time.

This large sifter makes it simple. It holds 3 cups with measurements stamped on the side. The hand crank handle is easy to move, without the need to constantly grip or squeeze. Made from stainless steel, it’s lightweight but durable to last for years and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

Pottery Barn Jupiter Beaded Glass Cake Stand

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Gift them a cake stand that stands out just as much as their brilliant desserts. This stand is made of glass with a ridged, fluted base and beaded detailing along the bottom of the cake plate. 

It comes in light pink, clear, and a dreamy blue with two size options to choose from. Go with the 13-inch diameter for the baker who is always putting together stunning cakes, or opt for the smaller 8.5-inch diameter for the person who loves to bake cookies, tarts, and little petit fours.

Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale

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For many bakers, they prefer to measure with a digital scale rather than a set of measuring cups and spoons. A kitchen scale can help to ensure precise accuracy for any recipe. This food scale comes in six different color options with a low profile design so it can be tucked away and stored in a drawer.

It measures up to 11 pounds with a large digital readout and includes a detachable bowl to add ingredients into easily, making it especially helpful for measuring dry ingredients such as sugars and flours.

Rifle Paper Co. Recipe Tin

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Many favorite baking recipes are heirloom items passed down from generation to generation. Ensure your favorite baker has somewhere to put all of their cherished recipes.

This recipe tin is made from metal and fits close to 200 recipe cards. The tin is printed with a darling floral design with gold rim detailing. It comes with 24 recipe cards and 12 dividers to help create the ideal recipe collection for years to come.

Stoneware & Co. Thumb Print Pie Plate

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Need an heirloom-quality gift for a pie baker? Stoneware & Co. has been crafting pottery goods in Louisville, Kentucky, since 1815. Turn to the company’s 100+ years of experience when searching for a great pie plate.

This pie plate is made from stoneware with a white glaze and a scalloped thumbprint design around the edges. It’s sure to be the perfect dish for the baker in your life to display their favorite baked pies with pride.

Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Flake Sea Salt

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The flavor of gooey chocolate chip cookies or fudgy brownies topped with a touch of sea salt is unmatched. Just a sprinkle rounds out the sweetness in the most delicious way.

Give them high-quality sea salt that’s hand-harvested off the Oregon coast as a unique food gift. Wrap it up on its own, or include this pretty package of salt in a gift basket with other ingredients. The delicate flakes of sea salt are sure to elevate their next batch of homemade goodies.

KitchenAid Tilt-Head Flex Edge Beater

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Scraping down the sides of a stand mixer’s mixing bowl is essential. It allows for better incorporation of ingredients, eliminating lumps and bumps in a dough or batter. The problem? It’s a bit tedious to stop the mixer every time to get a spatula in the bowl. For KitchenAid users, this beater solves that problem. 

It fits both KitchenAid 4.5-quart and 5-quart stand mixers. The beater has a rubber edge, turning it into a spatula. It scrapes the sides of the bowl throughout the mixing process and is dishwasher safe for easy clean-up after use.

Nordic Ware Geo Cast Cookie Stamps

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While cookie cutters will help a cookie baker make fun cut-out shapes, they may want to try their hand at a new decorating technique. Cookie stamps add a decorative design to the top of cookies before they’re baked, with no cutting required.

This set comes with three different designs, each made from aluminum with a wooden handle to make them easier to hold. Cookies can be stamped, baked, and served immediately, or they can be further decorated with icing and sprinkles for a pop of color.

Hulisen Biscuit Cutter Set

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Baking the ultimate tall, fluffy biscuits is a rite of passage for Southern bakers. Make sure they have the right tools to make the job that much easier. 

When biscuit dough is ready, it’s time to cut it into circles. Certainly, the mouth of a jar or something else round can work in a pinch, but this biscuit cutter set will make all the difference. 

The stainless steel round cutters come in a set of five different sizes with handles. They can be used for biscuits, cookies, and much more.

The Pioneer Woman Mini Ceramic Loaf Pan

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Do you know a baker who loves to whip up a batch of banana bread with overripe bananas sitting on the counter every week? Maybe a baker who always has a craving for pumpkin or zucchini bread? This is the perfect gift. This set of little floral loaf pans is so charming thanks to The Pioneer Woman’s eye for design. Made from ceramic, the loaf pans are oven and microwave safe, and they can be thrown in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

Mackenzie Childs Garden Serving Platter

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Not every occasion calls for serving baked goods on an elaborate cake stand. However, it’s still important to serve those treats on a beautiful display after putting in all the effort to make them. 

This lovely serving platter is sure to fit any occasion, from birthdays or anniversary celebrations to afternoon tea. The platter is made from heavy-gauge steel and ceramic, making it durable for a variety of uses. It features an English rose garden design in pale pink for a stunning design to match any table.

Southern Living Chinoiserie Oven Mitt and Pot Holder Set

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Retrieving a batch of freshly baked lemon bars or two beautifully baked cake layers from the oven is tricky without oven mitts. Gift them a new, stylish set. This duo comes with an oven mitt and a pot holder, each made from cotton and machine washable for when they get a bit too messy. The blue and white chinoiserie print with a gingham trim is absolutely darling, making for a pretty addition to any home kitchen.

Rubbermaid Stainless Steel Oven Thermometer

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Ensure there are no more overbaked or underbaked goodies with this helpful gift. It’s common for ovens not to be calibrated to the proper temperature, especially as they get older, but this little tool can make a world of difference.

The stainless steel oven thermometer can either hang or sit inside the oven to easily read accurate temperatures to be sure they’re truly baking at 350°F. Plus, it’s versatile enough to be used inside a smoker, grill, or toaster oven.

The Book On Pie

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For some bakers, pie baking knowledge has been passed down through generations. For others, it may be a bit intimidating. If they’re interested in diving into pie baking but aren’t certain where to start, Erin Jeanne McDowell’s The Book On Pie: Everything You Need to Know to Bake Perfect Pies is sure to be a big help.

This handbook covers all the basics from making pie dough from scratch and how to store it for later use. It also includes plenty of recipes for fillings so they can tackle the most decadent chocolate cream pie or a classic apple pie.

Hudson Essentials Premium Stainless Steel Measuring Cups

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One of the most important keys to baking is accurate measurements. It is a science, after all! A set of measuring cups will ensure the baker in your life is set up for success.

This set of six measuring cups includes a variety of sizes, each constructed from stainless steel. This makes them dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, rust and corrosion proof, and incredibly durable for continued longtime use.

Flour Shop Rainbow Explosion Cake Kit

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Scrolling Pinterest or Instagram for cake decorating ideas is sure to bring plenty of pictures of rainbow explosion cakes. Whether they’re new to baking cakes or simply looking for an exciting new project, this thoughtful gift will give them the tools and ingredients they need to make their own impressive sweet at home.

Packaged in a paint can-shaped tin, the kit includes cake mix, gel food coloring, frosting, and two pouches of sprinkles—everything that’s required to bake and assemble the most colorful, eye-catching cake.

Williams Sonoma Hold Everything Collapsible Kitchen Tablet & Cookbook Stand

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Make it easier for them to view their favorite recipes hands-free! This wooden stand can be easily set up on the kitchen countertop so it’s accessible for reading the next ingredient on the list.

The holder is collapsible, making it possible to adjust to hold any cookbook or tablet, and it has an acrylic shield to cover the front of a book or device to ensure any messes in the kitchen don’t make it onto the recipe page.

Bake Boss Silicone Muffin Pans

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Baking muffins or cupcakes calls for the correct pan. And while that pan can be greased with cooking spray to prevent the batter from sticking while baking, or a baker can line each well with paper baking cups, there is another solution.

Silicone muffin pans make it possible to skip the greasing or liners, while still providing a nonstick surface. This set of muffin pans is festive with its vibrant sprinkle design (also available in red).

Once cupcakes or muffins are baked, they can easily be popped out of the flexible well. The pans can also be used in the microwave and freezer for a number of other recipes such as egg bites or homemade peanut butter cups.

AmeriColor Soft Gel Paste Color Student Kit

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Whether it is used for cookie decorating, cake decorating, or coloring the batter for a red velvet cake, all food coloring is not created equal. Liquid food coloring has the potential to seize up when it’s introduced to other ingredients, but gel food coloring doesn’t have that problem.

Give the color-loving decorator in your life a kit filled with quality food coloring. This little box includes 12 different colors, with everything from deep royal blue to bright fuchsia.

Stoneware and Co. Pinched Rim Pumpkin Loaf Pan

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If fall baking is their entire personality, wrap up something to match. Nothing beats the smell of a fresh loaf of pumpkin bread wafting through the house on a crisp fall day. This loaf pan is the perfect tool to pull it off. 

The rectangular dish is made from stoneware, making for excellent heat distribution. It’s dressed up with a pinched rim and a charming pumpkin design on the side to make baking that much more fun.

Hester and Cook Tea Towel

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Chances are, if they love to bake, they love to look at and learn about desserts. Bring a touch of patisserie into their kitchen with this tea towel. 

The 100% cotton towel features an English-inspired design with decadent cakes and pastries and little labels to note what each dessert is. It may serve as the perfect inspiration for their next baking project! Plus, it comes in a muslin bag for easy gift-giving.

Ateco 12-Inch Cast Iron Revolving Cake Stand

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While a cake stand is helpful for displaying and serving cake, the serious cake decorator would love a stand specific for dressing up beautiful cakes. This cast-iron cake stand is the answer. 

The heavy, sturdy white base is topped with a removable silver metal plate. The top plate spins, making it that much easier to work around the sides of a cake while frosting it. Plus, it includes a non-slip mat to make sure the cake isn’t going anywhere during the frosting process.