The 40 best gifts for bakers in 2023

Sep 27, 2023

Baking, like gift-giving, is an easy way to tell someone how much you care about them without using words. For the person in your life who’s always testing out new recipes and getting creative in the kitchen (all while probably being swept up in a cloud of flour), we’ve rounded up some incredible gifts for the baker in your life are sure to have them whipping up something tasty.

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Who doesn't love a crispy crème brûlée, roasted marshmallow or meringue? Give the baker in your life the gift of crisp with this butane torch that can reach up to 2500 degrees Fahrenheit. Operation is simple: press the button to light the torch and watch the goodies turn golden brown.

If the baker you're shopping for lives sustainably, they likely want to cut down on their use of parchment paper and paper towels. With this nonstick silicone microwave mat, they will simply need to place their day-old treat on the mat, turn on the microwave and enjoy. The mat even conducts heat for optimal cooking, according to the brand.

Help your pastry fan perfect the crispy cannoli shell and experiment with filling flavors with this cannoli-making set. Complete with cannoli forms, a dough cutter, piping bags and more, the set will equip the baker in your life with everything they need to craft the best cannoli.

Biscuits are a southern staple. With this stainless steel dough cutter trio, they are going to be able to ensure each one is the same size — which means they won't have to worry about any fights at the breakfast table over the biggest, flakiest biscuit of them all. One Target shopper who called these "functional, cute + fun" added, "I bought these for my little baker to learn to make biscuits from scratch. She loves them!"

Real bakers know that measuring by weight over volume will give more precise measurements, and in turn, better treats. Help them with this by giving a digital kitchen scale that can measure in multiple units up to 11 pounds and has a tare feature to subtract the weight of the container you're using.

A liquid measuring cup is a necessity for baking. This OXO option with a near-perfect average from almost 11,000 verified Amazon shoppers is made from silicone so everything from honey to pancake batter will come out easily. It’s also flexible enough to pour by collapsing the sides and making the liquid stream more precise.

This bowl scraper may seem like a boring piece of plastic. To the baker in your family, though, it's an easy way to get all of the batter, dough, or frosting out of a large bowl in one swift movement while avoiding a possible mess on their countertop.

Silicone mats are a great gift for those who like to make everything from French macarons to candy. This set of four mats — two half and two quarter sheets — has a template for piping out macaron batter so each cookie is the same size, though the mats can be used for baking almost anything on them and having an easy cleanup.

Cookie scoops are always a good tool to have around. Not only are they great for dishing out cookies that are equal in size, but they make dishing batter into muffin tins and bundt pans easier, too!

Measuring cups and spoons are essential baking tools. These copper-handled cups and spoons nest for easy storage. There are multiple color combinations to choose from including copper with black, mint or navy to match the rest of their bakeware.

There’s nothing like a quality rolling pin. This French-style pin has tapered ends so they can roll out everything from buttery pie dough to bread with ease, without the fear of eventual rusting from nails screws like American rolling pins have. Its 100 percent beechwood material is also effective when it comes to moisture absorption, according to the brand.

"Love the weight of the rolling pin," a recent reviewer said about how easy it is to maneuver. "[It's] solid, looks nice, and great to trade up from my previous “just rinse off a wine bottle” strategy."

Digital thermometers are an easy way to tell if a baked good is actually done (and way more precise than inserting a toothpick into cakes and brownies). This easy-to-use probe option allows them to set a target temperature and the thermometer will beep when it hits its doneness. If they're a dedicated bread baker, several shoppers noted how it's helped elevate their carb game over time.

Wireless hand mixers are a great gift for bakers who don’t have a lot of counter space for a larger stand mixer. This five-speed Cuisinary hand mixer is rechargeable and has a 20-minute run time with each charge, which is plenty for mixing up cookie dough or cake mixes.

While it may be expensive, a good stand mixer is at the top of a wish list for most bakers. This KitchenAid stand mixer, designed in collaboration with Target's in-house brand Hearth & Hand, has 10 speeds and has the ability to add on 10 different attachments.

Anyone who has cut into a brownie knows that people have piece preferences — and strong ones. This brownie pan exists for those who love the edge pieces (and only the edge pieces). No one will need to worry about delicious treats sticking to the pan as the exterior features nonstick carbon steel.

Whether they fancy a chocolate or cheese soufflé, every baker needs a high-quality set of ramekins. With a 4.7-star average rating on Amazon, this set has earned praise for its durability, portion size and versatility.

Mastering the art of a buttery, spongey madeleine is a rite of passage for any home baker. However, using a quality madeleine pan is half the battle. With nonstick silicone coating, the pan will release pastries without a fuss, according to the brand.

Nordic Ware is known for its bundt pans and loaf pans that feature intricate designs. This loaf pan has a beautiful braided design that will definitely level up their next banana bread.

This six-piece nonstick bakeware set includes all the necessities they need to become the baker of their own manifestation — a large cookie sheet, a nine-inch round cake pan, a loaf pan, a square cake pan, a 9x13 pan and a 12-cup muffin tin. What sets this apart from other sets, though, is that each piece has no-slip silicone feet on the bottom to protect countertops.

Le Creuset is a leader in bakeware, and its bread oven is perfect for those who make their own loaves every week. The domed lid allows steam to be trapped for a maximum rise, while the base allows the bread to brown evenly without burning.

Does the baker in your life also love to host? Luckily, this three-tiered stand is the perfect centerpiece for any dinner party, baby shower or girls' night in. The stand has undergone commercial testing for optimal quality.

For the baker who can’t get enough pie or quiche, this server handcrafted in India is as beautiful as their own creations. The handle is made from hand-hammered copper, while the serving part is stainless steel.

Christina Tosi, the mastermind behind Momofuku's Milk Bar, just released her newest cookbook: "All About Cookies: A Milk Bar Baking Book." The cookbook features recipes for innovative goodies such as marbled chocolate s'more cookies and blueberry-and-corn bars.

For a novice baker who wants to get better at making easy desserts, this cookbook by food blogger Dorothy Kern is ideal. It has over 85 "tested-to-perfection" recipes that are broken down into manageable steps that anyone can do, no matter their skill level.

If they can’t stop dreaming about getting a Paul Hollywood handshake, then they will appreciate this cookbook with recipes from the judges and bakers from "The Great British Baking Show." The recipes range for all seasons and use seasonal ingredients, so they will always have inspiration for their next showstopper.

Not all bakes have to cater to a sweet tooth. Currently an Amazon bestseller, this recent publish from food stylist and recipe developer Erin Jeanne McDowell tackles the savory side of baking, tackling everything from pancakes with an Italian twist and jalapeño poppers wrapped in puff pastry to a touching tribute to America's indigenous tribes in the form of frybread.

With over 500 recipes to choose from, this new release from Cook's Illustrated has something for every level of baker. One unique thing about this book is that it can teach them how to manipulate different ingredients in a recipe to have a completely different outcome for a recipe, like chewy versus crispy cookies.

Baggu has captured the hearts of creatives with their adorable laptop cases and wallets. Now, they have printed oven mitts for the baker who loves a colorful kitchen. The set comes with two potholders and is machine-washable.

Egg quality is of utmost importance when it comes to crafting baked goods. This exposed crate will give any home baker the opportunity to show off their speckled, multicolored eggs to anyone peeking in their fridge. As an added bonus, the crate is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

Embossed rolling pins are an easy way for them to make cookies even prettier. This bestselling Etsy version has a laser-cut floral design that will easily transfer onto cold dough before baking.

Pre-cut parchment paper sheets are a huge time saver for bakers. These round sheets — available in eight sizes — are ideal for cake pans or springform pans where they don’t want anything to stick to the bottom of a pan and can handle temperatures up to 450°F, according to the brand.

If they like making and serving fresh bread, this warming blanket allows them to always have warm loaves and rolls on hand. The blanket has a removable pouch that’s microwave-safe that they heat up, then insert it back into the blanket before wrapping the bread and bringing it to the table.

For a cute and handy kitchen accessory, consider this conversion chart, which will help them make easy conversions from volume to weight measurements without having to grab their phone to look it up.

Premium spices are a major component of having flavorful goodies. With this set of a "baker's half dozen" jarred spices like royal cinnamon sourced from Vietnam and robust cardamom pods from Guatemala, they will have just about everything they may need for tasty treats all year long.

This personalized pastry board is perfect for those who love precise measurements of things. The outside of the board has inch measurements which are excellent for making cinnamon buns of the same thickness. The middle of the board has circles measuring anywhere from four to 10 inches, which are all standard pie crust measurements.

Every baker needs a good apron to keep their clothes flour-free. This one has adjustable back straps, three pockets fitted for cooking tools, portable phones, spices and measuring spoons.

Bakeware gets expensive quickly. When you gift the baker in your life a Williams Sonoma gift card, they can afford the bakeware they have been eying for months.

Struggling to find the perfect gift for the home baker you're shopping for? With this Sur La Table gift card, they can choose from a variety of cooking classes, cookware, baking kits and more.

Our Place has captured the hearts of home cooks with their Always Pan and Perfect Pot. However, they have recently released a variety of ovenware for home bakers. This gift card is the perfect gift for any baker who loves control over their kitchen.

Everyone loves Le Creuset bakeware, but fears the cost. With a Le Creuset gift card, your favorite baker can finally afford the Le Creuset bakeware they have been eying.

Bella Druckman is an intern at Shop TODAY.