Whether you have a close friend who’s a professional cake-froster, or a sister who likes to stress-bake — and sometimes stress-burn — it’s a blessing to have someone in your life who enjoys whipping up fresh oven-baked wonders. There’s simply no comparison between store-bought and homemade sweets, so gifting them a gadget that feeds their hobby will sufficiently thank them for all those times they were kind enough to share a batch.
Assuming that they've already invested in an iconic stand mixer and a stack of nonstick baking pans, these gift ideas go beyond the baking basics. From a fun pie-shaped puzzle that'll help pass the time while their treats are in the oven, to a pie-shaped puzzle, and even a steam-powered toaster oven for baking single-serve treats, these gifts for bakers provide something for everyone, no matter their skill level.
Any experimenting baker will appreciate this hardback journal for documenting all of their favorite recipes. It includes several handy templates, including a list of baking techniques, essential equipment, and even easy measurements conversions.
If there's one thing your recipient loves more than baking, it's their pet. For this gift for bakers, send the Etsy seller a photo of their fluffy friend to receive a custom 3-D printed cookie cutter that looks just like them.
For creative custom cookies that look as good as they taste, this engraved rolling pin will stamp out a unique pattern with just a single roll on fresh dough.
The title of this cookbook says it all — it's full of ooey-gooey cookie recipes that are sure to please bakers and those they bake for. There are 175 cookie recipes inside, but the book also covers basics like measuring, basic cookie doughs, and tips and tricks.
A Dutch oven is a kitchen multitasker: Not only is it the perfect vessel for soups and sauces, but it’s also great for baking bread. This one from Our Place, makers of the beloved Always Pan, replaces eight kitchen tools, saving space and time. It comes with the pot, lid, spoon, and a removable roasting and steaming rack.
Ditch parchment paper for good thanks to these nonstick silicone baking mats. They’re used in place of parchment to keep things like cookies and veggies from sticking to the pan. Not only do they keep things from sticking, but they make for an easy clean up, too. If nothing (like sauce or glaze) comes off the mat, there’s no need to wash the baking sheet!
For the baker whose recipes are all over the place, a recipe box is exactly what they need. This box isn't only a chic addition to any counter, but it can be engraved with their names, a short phrase, or their initials.
The top of the box also serves as a recipe card holder, so they'll be able to see and read the recipe they're working on without having to worry about dirtying their cards.
While this may seem like a simple gift, it's extremely useful for any baker. This pastry scraper can be used to portion, cut, chop, and scrape dough off cutting boards. It's easy to clean because of its stainless steel construction. There are also measurements on the scraper, so they'll always perfectly portion whatever they're working on.
No baker's uniform is complete without a good apron. This one from Hedley & Bennett is a trendy twist on a classic white apron, sporting a fun tie-dye pattern and contrasting ties. There are three pockets on the front for items like utensils, recipe cards, or even a phone, making sure their hands will be free for whatever baking challenge comes next.
Making a single sweet treat doesn't always call for a full-sized oven — for bakers who prefer freezing dough and making a cookie here and there or reheating a scone, a toaster oven is a compact alternative to a traditional convection oven.
This one by Balmuda is sleek enough to keep on the counter, but it comes with a secret weapon: steam. You can add water to a reservoir on the top of the oven to toast items and ensure they'll stay moist.
Pop out perfectly portioned cookies with a mess-free dispenser to easily create sweet shapes without a cutter. Its 12 stainless steel pattern disks will seamlessly push out cookies in fun shapes like flowers, butterflies, leaves, and snowflakes, so they're ideal for any holiday or occasion. They're almost too cute to eat.
When she's not wearing an apron, this hilarious T-shirt will be one of the go-to pieces in her wardrobe (because you know most of her clothes are covered in flour).
This gift for bakers is perfect for running casual errands, like delivering loaves of bread to a loved one, or making yet another trip to the grocery store to get baking ingredients.
This super luxe vanilla set includes three extracts infused with flavors from all around the world.
The boozy Madagascar bourbon vanilla flavor will perfectly complement a batch of brown-butter blondies. Or, they can use the spicy Mexican blend to add some heat to a decadent chocolate cake, later topping it with a high-quality Tahitian vanilla frosting to mellow out bolder flavors. Their options are truly endless.
If she's already scored her dream stand mixer, help adorn it with some handy attachments that'll do the hard work for her. This two-in-one attachment will soon make messy measuring and sifting a thing of the past.
It'll precisely weigh up to 4 cups of dry ingredients with an inbuilt scale, then sift them to achieve a fluffy batter before sending them directly into the mixing bowl below.
Save the plastic rulers for kiddie craft projects. This stunning maple- and walnut-wood baking board features a border of measurements, as well as circular guides at its center to help them roll out dough to the perfect proportions.
Believe it or not, this quirky lamp is made of a real croissant. It's preserved in resin to keep it looking its best, and features a light stuffed in its belly to illuminate any space with a warm golden hue.
They'll love wearing this personalized whisk pendant necklace just as much as you love their baking. This gift for bakers is a sweet way to thank them for filling your belly with endless cookies.
Making a crusty boule of bread from scratch can be a challenge even for expert bakers.
This do-it-all device from Cuisinart will knead, rise, and bake their artisan loaves for them, so they don't have to hover around the kitchen babysitting their homemade bread.
New bakeware is probably something that people don't treat themselves to as often as they should, which makes it the perfect gift! This full set has everything your favorite baker will need, from a cake pan, to a cooling rack, to a pie dish.
No baker’s day off is complete without putting together this pie-themed jigsaw puzzle. Sadly, the end result isn’t edible, but it looks just like the real thing with a filling chock-full of glistening cherries and a top laced with a golden lattice crust.
Katherine PittmanAssociate EditorKatherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily.
Zarah A. KavaranaZarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart.
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