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21 Best Gifts for Cookie Lovers

Baking season is here, after all.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year—that is, for Christmas cookies! Gingerbread men, Linzers and buttery shortbread, and classic sugar cookies all make their annual appearance in December. And while a curated basket of these goodies is a nice enough idea, the baker in your life is busy in the kitchen whipping up homemade food gifts of their own. So why not make that happy task easier and more fun? If you're shopping for a cookie lover, there's no shortage of thoughtful gift ideas to make their day extra sweet.

Help a baker hone their craft with a decorating kit of piping tips and bags; otherwise, they can pick up a new skill entirely with specialty tools like the Spritz cookie press, stamps, or Springerle molds. The Old World-inspired Kransekake gift set is an impressive project on its own! Personalized cookie cutters are a popular gift idea for bakers—you can find designs shaped in their initials, pets, or favorite holiday themes. Practical picks are just as important: As is true for any baker, measurements must be precise so a new set of measuring cups or kitchen scale is just the thing to upgrade their stash of equipment. For inspiration, a new cookbook is always a welcomed idea; bookmark a recipe you'd personally love to try together.

Whether they enjoy baking their own cookies or indulging in sweet treats, there are loads of thoughtful finds to make their day.

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Under $25

The Pioneer Woman Stoneware Cookie Jar

Stoneware Cookie Jar

Bakers love to make and share their goods! So here's a cute idea: Deliver a dozen of their favorite cookies in this adorable stoneware jar. The motto on the front says it all.

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1,900+ Reviews

Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat

Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat

Say goodbye to endless rolls of parchment paper! This non-stick baking mat can be washed and reused over again. It's patterned with evenly spaced indents for perfectly sized cookies, and made with a material that promotes even baking and browning.

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Under $50

Williams Sonoma x Kuhn Rikon Spritz Cookie Press and Decorating 22-Piece Set

Spritz Cookie Press and Decorating 22-Piece Set

Germans are credited with inventing these buttery treats known as Spritzgebäck using a cookie press. At home, your favorite baker can now try this technique! This kit comes with 14 interchangeable discs and stainless-steel decorating tips.

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Under $15

The Pioneer Woman Merry Meadow Stoneware Cookie Tray Set

Merry Meadow Stoneware Cookie Tray Set

Baking is hard work—and this adorable matching set is the perfect way for any baker to enjoy one of their own homemade treats. Santa himself would approve it.

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Best Bakeware

Nordic Ware Naturals Prism Aluminum Baking Sheets

Naturals Prism Aluminum Baking Sheets

Nordic Ware first invented the Bundt pan in the '40s and as an American-made company, have been manufacturing heirloom-quality bakeware ever since. The embossed grid pattern on these baking sheets helps with airflow, resulting in perfectly baked cookies.

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Best Ingredient

Nielsen-Massey World Vanilla Extracts

Nielsen-Massey World Vanilla Extracts

Home-baked goods start with quality ingredients and that includes every baker's favorite: vanilla extract. It might surprise you to learn that there's a big difference between pure vanilla extract and imitation vanilla. This gift set includes only the good stuff.

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Editor's Pick

Nordic Ware Stackable Cooling Rack

Stackable Cooling Rack

Any cookie lover will admit it: The hardest part is waiting for them to cool! Luckily, this tiered wire rack doubles the amount of cookies that can be cooled in half the time.

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Under $10

The Pioneer Woman Keepsake Floral Cookie Scoop & Dropper

Keepsake Floral Cookie Scoop & Dropper

Ree will tell you: A scooper is the secret to uniform cookies. They're handy for other baked goods in the kitchen, too: muffins, cupcakes, and even candy like truffles.

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Multiple Shapes Available

The Fussy Pup Vintage Christmas Ornament Cookie Cutter Set

Vintage Christmas Ornament Cookie Cutter Set

Upgrade a baker's collection of cookie cutters from tin to copper. Why? Copper is more durable and retains its shape over time. Shop The Fussy Pup, a small business based in Indiana—they sell over 1,500 one-of-a-kind designs.

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Set of 3

Nordic Ware Starry Night Cast Cookie Stamps

Starry Night Cast Cookie Stamps

Cookie stamps allow you to make intricately designed indents easily. Tip: Chill the dough before pressing and going into the oven to keep their definition.

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Most Collectible

Three Kings Springerle Cookie Mold

Three Kings Springerle Cookie Mold
Credit: Etsy

Some of the oldest cookies in the world are known as Springerle, which date back to the 14th century. These hand-carved wooden molds are based on historic replicas and come in all shapes and designs.

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Most Practical

Hedley and Bennett Essential Apron

Essential Apron

Rolling out dough, dusting with flour, and standing in front of a mixer makes quite the mess. Luckily, the craftsmen at Hedley and Bennett know how to handle it with their aprons. This one comes in a festive red pinstripe with an embroidered cookies and milk icon.

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Set of 4

Acacia Wood and Gold Measuring Cups

Acacia Wood and Gold Measuring Cups

The same goes for baking tools. These measuring cups will become your baker's new favorite set—they each have solid acacia wood handles and satin gold-finished cups.

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Best in Tech

OXO Good Grips 11-Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale

Good Grips 11-Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale

Weight is considered the best method for measuring ingredients in baking. Why? Beyond volume measurements—i.e. using cups and spoons—weight provides the most accuracy in the ratio of ingredients. This scale is highly rated with 7,400+ reviews.

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Worth the Splurge

The Pioneer Woman Stand Mixer

Stand Mixer

So many cookie recipes call for a stand mixer that it's nothing short of a necessity. The newly debuted one from Ree's Walmart collection comes outfitted with a flat beater attachment—perfect for whipping up cakes, cookies, and frosting.

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Under $20

Thumbprint Cookie Stamps

Thumbprint Cookie Stamps

These spring-loaded stamps are easy to use with shortbread dough. After baking, the cookies are filled in the center with creamy ganache or colorful jam.

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Most Traditional

Snowflake Kransekake Cookie Cutters

Snowflake Kransekake Cookie Cutters

If your baker is ready for a holiday project, this is a brilliant gift idea. The set of cookie cutters is inspired by the Old World confection called Kransekake and the end result is nothing short of show-stopping.

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Most Personalized

Rifle Paper Co. Recipe Tin

Recipe Tin

If visions of sugar plums dance in a baker's head all season long, this is the perfect find—guaranteed to become a treasured keepsake to store their family's favorite recipes.

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All-in-One Kit

Crate and Barrel 50-Piece Decorating Kit

50-Piece Decorating Kit

For the baker ready to level up their skills, this decorating kit equips them with everything they need: an icing spatula, piping bags and couplers, along with 13 different piping tips.

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Most Customizable

Snowflakes Embossed Rolling Pin

Snowflakes Embossed Rolling Pin
Now 15% Off

If the baker in your life is in a mad rush every December, here's a nifty find to make their life easier. Just picture it: One roll over the cookie dough and you've got a flurry of snowflakes!

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Alexandra Churchill is the Deputy Editor at The Pioneer Woman, overseeing the site's strategy in topics of food and cooking, home and life, beauty and style, crafts, and holidays.

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