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25 Best Gifts for Bakers at Every Skill Level

Cookbooks, kitchen tools, and recipe-inspired heirlooms!

Headshot of AnnMarie MattilaBy AnnMarie Mattila
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It's not easy to find the perfect gifts for bakers—even if you're a baker yourself. It's likely your favorite at-home pastry chefs and cake decorating enthusiasts already have tons of baking essentials in their kitchen cabinets, like measuring cups, hand mixers, whisks, rolling pins, and so on. What more could they possibly need? Well, this list will make adding to their gear and gadgets a piece of cake.

The items we've curated here are the unique kitchen gifts and accessories they never knew they kneaded. There's a a pretty cutting board that can be engraved with a family recipe and even a cookie cutter that can be customized to look exactly like their pet. Get them a personalized baking journal to jot down all their ideas. Or, you can elevate their more extravagant baking projects with cool appliances like a mini cake pop maker or cookie press.

Many of these gift for chefs can double as cute counter decorations, too. A pretty floral rolling pin or a stunning modern cake dome will be appreciated whether it's in use or not! No matter what you choose, these gifts plus the baker in your life are a guaranteed batch made in heaven. Now, the only thing left to do is make sure they save some home-baked treats for you! We think these memorable finds will put you at the top of their taste testing list. 😉

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For Bread Bakers

Sur La Table Bread Kitchen Towel

Sur La Table Bread Kitchen Towel
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For Bread Bakers

Sur La Table Bread Kitchen Towel

$16 at Sur la Table
Credit: Sur La Table

The best thing about kitchen towels is that they are both useful and decorative. Sur La Table makes some of the prettiest picks, including this illustrated ode to bread.

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Ree's Style

The Pioneer Woman Heart-Shaped Ceramic Baking Dish

The Pioneer Woman Heart-Shaped Ceramic Baking Dish
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Ree's Style

The Pioneer Woman Heart-Shaped Ceramic Baking Dish

Credit: Walmart

This says it all! For all of those baked goods made with love, this stoneware dish is the perfect vessel.

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Best Bundt

Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan

Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan
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Best Bundt

Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan

Now 47% Off
Credit: Amazon

Bakers know the secret to a great Bundt cake (besides knowing how to make sure it doesn't stick) is getting a high quality, decorative pan. Nothing is better than Nordic for pretty designs that bake evenly.

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Personalized Pick

Baking Journal

Baking Journal
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Personalized Pick

Baking Journal

Credit: Papier

A beautiful personalized journal is such a thoughtful idea! It lets the baker jot down not only the recipes, but hints and tips for each one to remember how to make just so. It can then be passed down to the next baker in the family!

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Essential Set

The Pioneer Woman Floral Medley Bakeware Combo Set

The Pioneer Woman Floral Medley Bakeware Combo Set
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Essential Set

The Pioneer Woman Floral Medley Bakeware Combo Set

Credit: Walmart

When baking tools are as pretty as the baked goods themselves, it's hard to resist wanting to use them all the time! This gorgeous printed set contains a pair of spatulas, measuring cups and spoons, plus a baking pan―all things bakers would definitely use constantly.

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Editor's Pick

La Cucina Marble Cake Dome

La Cucina Marble Cake Dome
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Editor's Pick

La Cucina Marble Cake Dome

Now 34% Off
Credit: Wayfair

It may be called a cake dome, but a gorgeous serving platter like this can be used for anything: pastries, pies, and even cheese when the baker has the night off. Made of marble and glass, this modern yet classic piece will be cherished for years.

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Bestseller

Quinn Handcrafted Stoneware Mixing Bowls

Quinn Handcrafted Stoneware Mixing Bowls
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Bestseller

Quinn Handcrafted Stoneware Mixing Bowls

Credit: Pottery Barn

Mixing and pouring batter is so much easier to do when there's a spout on the bowl. Enter: these sizable, stoneware mixing bowls in three sizes that will be used over and over again.

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5-Star Rating

Custom Pet Portrait Cookie Cutter

Custom Pet Portrait Cookie Cutter
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5-Star Rating

Custom Pet Portrait Cookie Cutter

Credit: Etsy

Here's a very original idea: Send in a photo of their dog or cat, and this Etsy seller will help you create a cookie cutter that looks just like their beloved pet.

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Bestseller

Personalized Cake Tins

Personalized Cake Tins
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Bestseller

Personalized Cake Tins

Credit: Etsy

Personalized cake tins are the way to go when it comes to showing the baker in your life just how much they mean to you. Because after all that love and hard work goes into a recipe, there's no better way to show off the finished product than with a custom container.

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Pretty Pattern

Nathalie Lete Oven Mitt

Nathalie Lete Oven Mitt
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Pretty Pattern

Nathalie Lete Oven Mitt

Credit: Anthropologie

Any devoted baker knows just how fast you can go through even the most quality oven mitt. That's why you can never have too many on hand—get it? And with that gorgeous print, this one is just as pretty as it is functional.

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#1 Bestseller

Doughnut Pan

Doughnut Pan
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#1 Bestseller

Doughnut Pan

Now 37% Off
Credit: Amazon

Give them an excuse to make a batch of homemade, baked doughnuts with this easy-to-use pan. It's durable and heats evenly, so they'll end up with perfect results every time.

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13,000+ Reviews

Personalized Cutting Board

Personalized Cutting Board
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13,000+ Reviews

Personalized Cutting Board

Credit: Etsy

Personalize these pretty bamboo cutting boards with your recipient's name. She'll think of you every time she uses it!

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Great for Kids

Mini Hand Pie Molds

Mini Hand Pie Molds
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Great for Kids

Mini Hand Pie Molds

Credit: Williams Sonoma

Get the whole family in on the fun! Even novice bakers can cut and seal rolled-out dough into lattice-topped pies—just stuff them with your favorite fillings.

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Most Nostalgic

Personalized Family Recipe Board

Personalized Family Recipe Board
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Most Nostalgic

Personalized Family Recipe Board

Credit: Uncommon Goods

Their family's most sacred recipes deserve to be commemorated on more than just a dog-eared notecard. This gorgeous cherry wood cutting board showcases the entire method for any dish.

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Most Versatile

Maple Wood French Dowel Rolling Pin

Maple Wood French Dowel Rolling Pin
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Most Versatile

Maple Wood French Dowel Rolling Pin

Credit: Amazon

Bakers love a good French-style rolling pin, especially when working with pastry dough. Based in Dorset, VT, J.K. Adams is known for its high-quality ones crafted from maple wood.

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Great for Entertaining

Flower Pot Bread-Making Kit

Flower Pot Bread-Making Kit
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Great for Entertaining

Flower Pot Bread-Making Kit

Credit: Terrain

Aren't these the cutest?! You can make your own "flower pot bread" as made famous in Terrain's Garden Cafe with this kit, which includes four terra cotta baking pots and all of the dry ingredients.

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15+ Designs

Cotton Apron

Cotton Apron
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15+ Designs

Cotton Apron

Now 13% Off
Credit: Amazon

This cheerful kitchen apron will be cherished by any home baker, especially if they're anything like Ree and love a pretty floral design. One notable feature is the ability to adjust the neck strap to your liking.

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$10 Find

'Bake The World A Better Place' Shirt

'Bake The World A Better Place' Shirt
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$10 Find

'Bake The World A Better Place' Shirt

Now 50% Off
Credit: Etsy

This funny shirt reads "Bake the world a better place" and is available in several colors. They'll love wearing it loud and proud!

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10,000+ Reviews

Mini Cake Pop Maker

Mini Cake Pop Maker
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10,000+ Reviews

Mini Cake Pop Maker

Credit: Amazon

They'll be able to make cake pops quickly and easily with this convenient device.

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8,000+ Reviews

Cookie Press

Cookie Press
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8,000+ Reviews

Cookie Press

Credit: Amazon

This press creates perfectly shaped cookies every time! It comes with 12 different cutter disks, including a daisy, sunflower, butterfly, bear, and snowflake.

Headshot of AnnMarie Mattila
AnnMarie Mattila
Commerce Editor

AnnMarie Mattila is the Commerce Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering products ranging from home, fashion, beauty, and more. 

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