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40 Gifts For The Baker In Your Life

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Every baker knows that the process of preparing delicious cookies or a fluffy loaf of bread is much more complicated than the “Pat-A-Cake” nursery rhyme suggests. Yes, there might be some rolling, patting, and marking…but whipping up your favorite baked goods also involves chemistry, patience, and lots of love. So, why not give your baker a cooking gift they’ll use regularly during the holidays?

To kick things off, we have a few questions for gift-givers: Is your friend the queen of sourdough starters? The ultimate cookie decorator? Worthy of being called “The Muffin Man?” Or perhaps your loved one is just really into hosting elegant tea parties (or all of the above!). We’ve done our research to find the best, most helpful items that every baker needs in their kitchen or closet. Plus, there’s even a little something for the biggest Great British Bake Off fan you know.

From the best cookbooks for bakers to inspire their next project to nifty kitchen gadgets and quirky apparel for showing off their main priority in life (chocolate, of course!), these are the 40 best gifts for bakers.

Shopping for any other food-loving friends or family members this season? Check out our gift guides for grillers, self-described chocoholics, and coffee connoisseurs—just to name a few.

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For Kitchen Creatives

Delish Insane Sweets: Bake Yourself a Little Crazy

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Delish Insane Sweets: Bake Yourself a Little Crazy

Our Bake Yourself a Little Crazy cookbook is dedicated to all things sweets, including Crème Brûlée Cookies and Samoa Cheesecake Bars. There’s even a skillet dessert section! From classic favorites to insane twists on fan favorites, this book is a great way to exercise your creativity as a baker.

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Pretty and Practical

Fox Run Marble Rolling Pin

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Fox Run Marble Rolling Pin

This sleek and sizable Fox Run Marble Rolling Pin is as pretty as it is practical, with a 10-inch rolling surface, two comfortable wood handles, and a wooden resting base. Unlike other rolling pin materials, marble is more durable and offers natural non-stick properties, so your pizza, pastry, and cookie dough will stay cool and won't get stuck to the pin. However, the real key characteristic of this valuable kitchen tool is on the inside—it features nylon ball bearings for the smoothest rolling experience ever.

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3
Best Cookie Sheets

Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet Set

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Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet Set

A number one best-seller on Amazon and approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute, Nordic Ware's half sheets are the cream of the crop. Good Housekeeping Institute testers note these pans are super lightweight, making them easy to use, store, and clean, and found that the light-colored aluminum finish ensured cookies baked “evenly brown and uniform in shape with a chewy and crispy texture."

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Best Unique Gift for Bakers

OXO Good Grips Insulated Bakeware Carrier

OXO Good Grips Insulated Bakeware Carrier
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We all know at least one baker who never shows up to a party empty-handed. This insulated OXO tote bag is specially designed to hold food upright during travel (say goodbye to smushed cookies and smeared frosting), all while keeping treats hot or cold for hours.

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Stay Home Gingerbread Recipes and Templates

Stay Home Gingerbread Recipes and Templates

Level-up your gingerbread house this year. This super clever 34-page book is full of recipes, photos, and templates for making your own gingerbread train station.

6
Measuring Must-Have

Levoons Self-Leveling Measuring Spoons

Levoons Self-Leveling Measuring Spoons
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Get the right amount of flour, sugar, EVERYTHING, with these Dreamfarm Levoons measuring spoons. These babies include a built-in tool that levels out the surface of whatever you're measuring, ensuring accurate measurements every dang time. All you have to do is remember the three S’s: Scoop, Squeeze, and Smooth!

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Best for Hosts

Estelle Colored Glass Glass Cake Stand

Estelle Colored Glass Glass Cake Stand
Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

For the baker who's always onto the latest trends, Estelle's Colored Glass Cake Stand is sure to be appreciated. It's the perfect complement to their favorite colored glassware that's currently having a moment.

8
Best Bread Maker

Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker

Amazon’s Choice
Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker

Know someone who could use a new bread maker? This Zojirushi option is a Delish favorite thanks to its 15 pre-programmed settings, including some that cater to specific diets like salt-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free. Plus, you can even create up to three homemade settings of your own!

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Best For Presentation

Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan

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Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan

If you're looking for a quality bundt pan, Nordic Ware's Heritage version takes the cake (literally!). It's designed with durable cast aluminum to evenly brown treats and leave them with a crispy, detailed finish.

10
Best Bread Knife

Material The Serrated 6" Knife

Material The Serrated 6" Knife
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The best knife sets should at least have a serrated knife, which is great for cutting thick slices of bread. Made of Japanese high-carbon stainless steel, this Material 6-inch version is super sleek, durable, and works well for chefs of all levels, says Nicole Papantoniou, the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab.

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Best Baking Oils

West Bourne Avocado Oil Set

West Bourne Avocado Oil Set
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Credit: West Bourne

Unlike other popular oils for cooking and baking, avocado oil is beloved for its more mild flavor that won't disrupt the overall taste of your favorite recipes. West Bourne's Avocado Oil Set comes with two gorgeous bottles of the brand's pure and extra virgin avocado oil for baking and drizzling atop treats.

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Best Stocking Stuffer for Bakers

Wearable Cookie Cutter Ring

Wearable Cookie Cutter Ring
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For the loved one who's always itching to bake cookies, these Wearable Cookie Cutter Rings make for a super adorable stocking stuffer.

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13
Best Baking Cookbook

The Baking Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum

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The Baking Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
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Your guide to baking everything from Coffee Crumb Cake Muffins to French Kouign Amann, this is the comprehensive cookbook every baker needs. The Baking Bible also received the 2015 IACP Cookbook Award for Baking, so you know it's a good one.

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Sweet Gift Basket Idea

'Tis The Season Bakery Gift Box

'Tis The Season Bakery Gift Box
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Sometimes, all bakers want is for someone else to take on the baking. With Gourmet Gift Basket's 'Tis The Season Bakery Gift Box, you can send some love in the form of tasty cookies and brownies.

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Expert-Recommended Flavor Hack

Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Paste

Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Paste
Credit: Williams Sonoma

Lindsay Kinder, a San Francisco-based cooking instructor and creator of FOOD LA LA, previously told us that Nielsen-Massey's Pure Vanilla Bean Paste is "liquid gold." She suggests using it in place of vanilla extract to add oomph to baked goods or even your morning cup of coffee. It also comes with a gift box, making it even more worthy of a spot under the tree.

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Best Dessert Delivery Service

DIY Dessert of the Month Subscription

DIY Dessert of the Month Subscription
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The DIY Dessert of the Month Subscription is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Every month for three or six months, your baker will receive a different baking kit to create bubble waffles, cinnamon buns, and more.

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Best Bread Gift for Bakers

Bread Warming Blanket

Bread Warming Blanket
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You spend all that time baking bread, it's only right that slices be warm when you serve them. This Bread Warming Blanket has a removable heating pack to wrap around your loaf so every bite counts. If you’re looking for a way to butter up your favorite baker, this is it.

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Funniest Gift Idea

here Currently Stress Baking Apron

Currently Stress Baking Apron

Baking is always a great stress reliever. Our Currently Stress Baking Apron is constructed of durable canvas and its design boasts adjustable straps and two front pockets to carry your phone or kitchen tools. This sturdy, unisex apron will have you covered as you bake your way through any recipe.

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Best-Selling Must-Have

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
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Bakers worth their salt are pretty much contractually obligated to own a Le Creuset Signature Cast-Iron Dutch Oven. (O.K., maybe not literally, but still, they should have one!) Whether you choose a Dutch oven in a deep and rich Rhone or a beautiful greenish-blue like Caribbean, you'll know your bread will turn out great every time you use this heirloom-quality cookware.

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Best Budget Stand Mixer

Delish by DASH Compact Stand Mixer, 3.5 Quart

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Delish by DASH Compact Stand Mixer, 3.5 Quart

The 350-watt Delish by DASH Compact Stand Mixer weighs less than five pounds, making it easy to move around the kitchen. An adjustable slide allows you to move the stainless steel bowl side to side when adding ingredients. Plus, beaters and dough hooks are included.

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