You know who they are: those people on your gift list with a deep, abiding passion for baking. And it's those same people for whom a gift they can use in the kitchen typically comes back to you in the form of delicious home-baked treats — and that's what we call a win-win situation!
Our guide to the best gifts for bakers includes dozens of thoughtful, inventive — and practical — gift ideas, large and small. Think bakeware, serve ware, kitchen tools, small appliances, accessories, specialty ingredients, subscription boxes, kits, and even decor pieces that celebrate their love of baking, while simplifying and elevating their time in the kitchen.
Most of the gifts on our list come with budget-friendly price tags under $100, under $50, or under $20, so you can score the perfect baking gifts and stocking stuffers without breaking the bank. But you'll also find a few big-ticket appliances for jaw-dropping gifts that will literally last a lifetime.
This attractive cooling rack has a sturdy construction and a design that is both collapsible and adjustable. When collapsed, this four-tier cooling rack becomes compact enough to store away easily.
Like regular measuring spoons... only much, much cuter. Each set comes with a tablespoon, a teaspoon, a half teaspoon, and a quarter teaspoon tied with a bow.
This drawstring linen bread bag available in soothing, soft colors is the ultimate hack for keeping bread fresh longer. Breathable and moisture-wicking, the bags banish stale bread and mold accumulation. (Meghan Markle is a fan of the brand.)
Help the baker serve those homemade treats in style on this festive tray. The Nutcracker-motif platter from this Black-owned Christmas shop is adorned with characters inspired by the classic Christmas tale in beautiful shades of brown.
Chef Giada de Laurentiis's online Italian grocery marketplace, Giadzy, offers plenty of imported, specialty ingredients that will seriously up bakers’ game. For an impressive custom gift, put together a package of goodies, including this flour made just for cookies and cakes.
Arriving all ready to gift in a box with a bow, this churro-making kit makes it easy and fun to fry or (air fry) fresh churros at home. (It even comes with party hats and accessories for a fiesta at home!)
Meant to recreate brick-oven baking, this enameled cast-iron bread oven evenly absorbs and retains heat for tender insides and crisp, browned crusts. It also doubles as a proofing vessel. And did we mention it’s stone-cold gorgeous?
This ceramic bakeware is timeless and classic, available in an array of eye-catching colors to match any decor. The oven-safe bakeware has a nonstick glaze that makes for easy cleaning, and the sizes are nesting and stackable.
This wholesome and delicious superfood has more than 13,000 five-star reviews and makes a thoughtful gift for a baker with so many uses in the kitchen (and beyond).
This gift-ready baking spice set includes pure Madagascar vanilla extract, Mexican cocoa, supreme Saigon cinnamon, and ground ginger. The recipient can scan the QR code on the box for more details and recipes like cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, spiced cookies, brownies, and more.
Ninja’s new bakeware offerings were designed to evenly distribute heat up to 500°F and consistently release food from the pan with a seriously nonstick coating. Just wipe it down and toss it in the dishwasher to clean. This gift-worthy set comes with five essential bakeware pieces.
This five-piece utensil set has a cheerful — and subtle — holiday motif. It includes a whisk, tongs, skimmer, spoon, and turner, all done in beech wood and silicone.
Put simply, it’s just a better mousetrap. This whisk is light enough to move quickly but heavy enough to feel substantial. Plus, its flat-headed shape allows it to stand on its own.
This all-inclusive kit makes baking easy and accessible to all levels with a changing selection of easy-to-follow recipes with pre-measured ingredients. With this version, bake a delicious traditional Jewish babka at home.
Yes, this is a recipe book about baking bread and pastries. But it also tells a bigger story of how bread has the power to bring people together — and keep them together, too.
This high-quality olive oil is made with Nevadillo olives, with aromas of green grass and tomato plus subtle tinges of fig and apple. Available in a pretty, giftable bottle, it will take bakers’ pastries to the next level.
This gift set is perfect for someone who love to bake — and loves their dog just as much. It comes with a sweet treat for both the human and the pup: sugar cookie mix as well as sweet potato jerky.
Yes, it’s a splurge — but it’s a seriously game-changing gift. With nearly 2,000 perfect five-star reviews, this fan-favorite Vitamix professional-grade blender has five program settings for all kinds of food prep. It even pairs with an app for smart functionality. Touchscreen controls are chic and even futuristic. Choose from multiple finishes including jolly candy apple red.
This splurge-worthy gift will literally last a lifetime. The brushed stainless steel Wolf has a professional-grade seven-quart mixing bowl and a variable infinite speed dial to accommodate just about every recipe technique. The powerful 500W motor and gear system maintains speed and power even while mixing dense doughs. This impressive appliance comes with a flat beater, whisk, dough hook, and pouring shield with spout to prevent splatters.
Designed with and for chef Nancy Silverton, this porcelain baking slab provides even heating for crisp corners and melty middles without any over- or under-baked areas. This piece is microwave- as well as oven-safe. It’s ideal for slab pies, focaccia, sheet cakes, and more baked deliciousness.
Alesandra DubinContributing WriterAlesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets.
