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30 Best Gift Ideas to Give Bakers of All Skill Levels

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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 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 tools like a decorating kit or a cookie press.

Many of these gift for chefs are great go-to kitchen items that bakers of every level will appreciate, like expandable cooling racks and a recipe stand that'll hold their favorite cookbook and double as a cute counter decoration. Now, the only thing left to do is make sure they save some home-baked treats for you! These memorable finds will certainly put you at the top of their list.

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Most Memorable

The Pioneer Woman 5-Quart Professional Stand Mixer

The Pioneer Woman 5-Quart Professional Stand Mixer
Now 17% Off
Credit: Walmart

If you really want to give them a gift to remember, keep this gorgeous stand mixer in mind. It's the easiest (and prettiest) way to whip up cookies, breads, and more.

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Most Nostalgic

Personalized Family Recipe Board

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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Great for Kids

Mini Hand Pie Molds

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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Stocking Stuffer

Sugar Saver

Sugar Saver
Now 16% Off
Credit: Amazon

For just about $5, you can get them something practical. Brown sugar has a tendency harden quickly, but adding this cute clay bear will keep it soft for up to six months longer. It can also keep chips and other snacks from going stale!

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Long Lasting

Silpat Cookie Size Baking Mat

Silpat Cookie Size Baking Mat
Now 15% Off
Credit: Amazon

If they bake a lot, then they'll really appreciate replacing parchment paper with a reusable silicone baking mat. It helps promote even baking, makes clean up so much easier, and can be used up to 3,000 times (!) before replacing it.

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Best Bundt Pan

Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan

Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan
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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5-Star Reviews

Personalized Recipe Stand

Personalized Recipe Stand
Credit: Etsy

Whether they prefer reading recipes off a tablet or from a cookbook, getting them a stand to prop it up not only makes it easier to read but keeps it off the counter, too. It's cleaner and saves space. Plus, this one is customizable to say whatever you want!

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Space Saver

Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooling Rack

Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooling Rack
Now 20% Off
Credit: Amazon

No matter how large a kitchen is, there always seems to be a need for more space. This cooling rack is a great solution for those big batches. It expands to be three tiers of a cooling rack for triple the space, but then collapses down for compact storage.

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The Pioneer Woman 'Happiness Is Homemade' Cookie Jar

The Pioneer Woman 'Happiness Is Homemade' Cookie Jar
Credit: Walmart

The signage says it all! This cute cookie jar features a gingham print embossed with Ree's signature floral designs and a message that reads, "Happiness is Homemade."

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2-in-1 Pan

The Pioneer Woman Keepsake Floral Ceramic Baking Dish with Platter Lid

The Pioneer Woman Keepsake Floral Ceramic Baking Dish with Platter Lid
Credit: Walmart

Not only is the pretty ceramic baking dish perfect for cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats, but the lid pulls double duty... make that triple duty! You can turn it into another baking dish or a serving tray, too.

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Most Versatile

Lorann Oils Bakery Emulsion Variety Pack

Lorann Oils Bakery Emulsion Variety Pack
Credit: Amazon

This flavorful find will have the baker in your life so excited to experiment. It is a pack of six flavor emulsions (think extracts, but more potent) that they can add to everything from cakes to cookies to pastries.

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Personalized Pick

Recipe Journal

Recipe 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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For the Collector

The Pioneer Woman Ceramic Rolling Pin with Holder

The Pioneer Woman Ceramic Rolling Pin with Holder
Credit: Walmart

The Pioneer Woman has an entire collection of pretty printed ceramic rolling pins that fans love to collect. Now she offers a holder to help display them, too! This one comes with a rolling pin to get them started.

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Editor's Pick

Glass Cake Stand with Dome

Glass Cake Stand with Dome
Credit: Pottery Barn

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 glass, this modern yet classic piece will be cherished for years.

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Set of 3

KitchenAid Universal Silicone Mixing Bowls

KitchenAid Universal Silicone Mixing Bowls
Now 43% Off
Credit: Amazon

Mixing and pouring batter is so much easier to do when there's a spout on the bowl. Enter: these sizable 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
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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5-Star Reviews

Personalized Cookie Tin

Personalized Cookie Tin
Now 15% Off
Credit: Etsy

Personalized cookie 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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Handy Pick

The Pioneer Woman Sweet Rose 3-Piece Kitchen Set

The Pioneer Woman Sweet Rose 3-Piece Kitchen Set
Now 38% Off
Credit: Walmart

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, you get a mitt, pot holder and kitchen towel.

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#1 Bestseller

Doughnut Pan

Doughnut Pan
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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New Release

Complete Dough Whisk Set

Complete Dough Whisk Set
Credit: King Arthur Baking Company

These brand new tools may look kind of funky, but they really work. These whisks were specifically designed to ensure precise mixing no matter what you're baking. Never over or under mix again!

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AnnMarie Mattila
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AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.

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