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2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Bakers

November 27, 2024 · In: Featured, Holiday, Lifestyle, Seasonal, Tools

I get a real thrill out of finding the perfect gifts for my loved ones. If you’re the same way and you have a baker to shop for this holiday season, allow me to inspire you with some ideas! These are some of my personal favorite things to have in the kitchen plus a bunch of fun things that any baker would love, from amateurs to novice bakers and even the littlest chefs. 

Amazon gift guide for bakers

This post does contain affiliate links, which earn me a small commission and help keep Sugar & Sparrow running, but all the opinions are my own. Thank you for your support! You can visit my Amazon Holiday Gift Guide to most of them in one place or browse the links below for each individual gift.

Fun Gifts

All the fun and thoughtful gifts for anyone who really loves to bake.

butter ornament for christmas tree

Butter Ornament

I have this on my tree and it’s just too perfect.

bakers gonna bake sweatshirt

Bakers Gonna Bake Sweatshirt

For the baker who’s also a Swiftie.

thats a good bake mary berry quote

Good Bake Mug

The classic Mary Berry quote.

pretty recipe box gift for bakers

Recipe Box

For writing out cherished recipes to hand down.

kitchen crocs for bakers

Kitchen Crocs

My go-to footwear in the kitchen.

croc charms for bakers

Baker Croc Charms

To pair with those cute kitchen Crocs!

butter sweatshirt for bakers

Butter Sweatshirt

Because butter makes our world go round.

Whisk necklace gift for bakers

Whisk Necklace

The tiniest whisk they can wear with anything.

butter hair clip for bakers

Butter Hair Clip

Cutest way to keep their hair pulled back.

Bread fridge magnets

Bread Magnets

For pinning keepsakes to the fridge.

baking magnets for the refrigerator

Bakery Magnets

Bakery themed magnets for the fridge.

good day to make cookies dish towel

Cute Dish Towel

It’s true – always a good day to make cookies!


Practical Gifts 

Gifts that make time in the kitchen more effortless and enjoyable.

cookbook stand gift for bakers

Cookbook Stand

For keeping their place while they bake.

Linen Apron

Linen Apron

My personal favorite that comes in many colors.

ember mug gift for bakers

Ember Mug

For keeping their coffee warm all morning.

airpods

Apple AirPods

For listening to their favorite podcast while baking.

recipe testing journal for bakers

Recipe Testing Journal

For writing and editing recipes to perfection.

recipe testing journal for bakers

Recipe Testing Journal

In my personal favorite color.

amazon prime membership

Prime Membership

To get tools and ingredients delivered quickly.

audible membership

Audible Membership

For listening to audiobooks while they bake.


Art Prints

To help express their love for baking in their home decor.

retro cake art print

Retro Cakes Art Print

Find on Etsy
Cake block art print

Cake Block Art Print

Find on Etsy
Colorful butter art print

Colorful Butter Art Print

Find on Etsy
Classic Cakes art print

Classic Cakes Art Print

Find on Etsy

Books

These are all the books I personally love, from cookbooks to chef memoirs.

anyone can cake by whitney depaoli gift for bakers

Anyone Can Cake

My book! This will help any aspiring cake maker take things to the next level.

dessert person by claire saffitz

Dessert Person

A delightful collection of dessert recipes from Claire Saffitz.

mali bakes cookbook

Mali Bakes

Amazing retro cake design tutorials with lots of recipes to try them with.

sallys baking 101

Sally’s Baking 101

A comprehensive baking book from one of my very favorite bakers.

All About Cake

All About Cake

The very best Milk Bar cake recipes.

Sweet Enough by Alison Roman

Sweet Enough

A collection of easy dessert recipes for any gathering.

Tartine cookbook

Tartine

From one of my very favorite bakeries.

I'll bring the cake

I’ll Bring the Cake

Doctored cake mix recipes to create such fun flavors!

Julie and Julia

Julie & Julia

An all-around fun and inspiring read, especially for a baker who is also a blogger.

my life in france julia child

My Life in France

Beautiful memoir by Julia Child that covers so much of her career and how she stumbled into it.

be ready when the luck happens

Be Ready When the Luck Happens

The best memoir I’ve read this year! I love Ina and am so amazed at her journey.

the cassoulet saved our marriage

The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage

A heartwarming collection of essays, all centered around food.


General Baking Tools

All the pretty and functional baking tools they’ll be so excited to use.

kitchenaid x magnolia hand mixer

Cordless Hand Mixer

My preferred hand mixer for filming recipes!

kitchenaid hand mixer

KitchenAid Hand Mixer

The perfect everyday hand mixer.

kitchenaid stand mixer

KitchenAid Stand Mixer

An essential piece of kitchen equipment for any baker.

digital kitchen scale

Digital Kitchen Scale

Because baking by weight is the most precise way to bake.

Caraway Baking Pan Set

Caraway Baking Pan Set

An 11-piece set of ceramic non-toxic baking pans that come with easy storage.

Round Cake Pans

Round Cake Pans

My favorite anodized aluminum baking pans for layer cakes.

9x13 pan

9×13 Baking Pan

My favorite baking pan for sheet cake recipes (also comes in the Caraway set).

Bundt pan

Bundt Cake Pan

Because bundt cakes are festive and fun!

gold measuring cups

Gold Measuring Cups

Pretty and practical!

funfetti spatula set

Funfetti Spatula Set

Because nothing is more fun than funfetti.

gold whisk

Gold Whisk

My favorite whisk! It works well and feels a little fancy.

cooling rack

Stacked Cooling Rack

Ideal for big batch baking and saving counter space.

Cute Oven Mitts

Cute Oven Mitts

For protecting their hands in style.

silicone baking mat

Silicone Baking Mat

With helpful measurements.

kitchen torch

Kitchen Torch

To torch meringue, marshmallows, creme brulee, and more.

pretty trivets

Pretty Trivets

For protecting their countertops in style.


Cake Decorating Gifts

The perfect gifts to level up their cake decorating and add to their growing collection of tools.

domestika cake decorating course

My Cake Decorating Course

For bakers of all skill levels to learn how to decorate perfect layer cakes.

gold piping tip set

Gold Piping Tips

Some of my favorite most-used piping tips, but gold! So even more exciting.

wilton piping tip set

Wilton Piping Tip Set

The perfect starter kit for any aspiring cake decorator.

gold icing spatula set

Gold Icing Spatula Set

A great set of icing spatulas that are also just pretty to look at.

americolor nifty fifty

AmeriColor Nifty Fifty

50 of the best AmeriColor food color gels.

AmeriColor heavenly seventy

AmeriColor Heavenly Seventy

70 gorgeous AmeriColor food color gels.

Pretty sprinkles

Pretty Sprinkles

Any cake decorator would be thrilled for these!

Ateco turntable

Ateco Turntable

The best turntable that’s so pretty it doubles as a cake stand.

pink cake stand

Pink Cake Stand

For a pop of color that goes with almost any cake.

white mosser glass cake stand

Milk Glass Cake Stand

I’ve used this for countless photo shoots, including my book cover!

scalloped cake stand

Scalloped Cake Stand

The decorative edges make this so cute.

marble cake stand

Marble Cake Stand

With a glass dome for easy cake storage.


Gifts for Little Chefs

wooden stand mixer for kids

Wooden Stand Mixer Set

Comes with “recipes” to mix different kinds of dough with the pretend ingredients!

play kitchen for kids

Play Kitchen

My kids have spent countless hours playing in this kitchen together.

wooden cake toy for kids

Wooden Cake Toy

The cutest little cake for any tea party.

wooden cupcake toy for kids

Wooden Cupcakes Toy

They can mix and match the decorations to create the cutest cupcakes.

baking set for kids with real tools

Baking Tools Set for Kids

Real baking tools that are perfectly sized for kids and functional for helping.

kids chef knife

Chef’s Knife Set for Kids

A real chef’s knife made safe for kids! My son has this to help us prepare dinner.

kids aprons

Matching Denim Aprons

These come in adult and child sizes and are so stylish!

linen kids apron for girls

Cute Linen Apron

The sweetest linen pinafore apron that comes in toddler and youth sizes.

pretend play patisserie

La Patisserie Bakery

A wooden play patisserie counter for the tiny baker entrepreneur.

play doh cake maker

Play Doh Cake Maker

All the play doh and tools they need to make little cakes.

super good baking for kids book

Super Good Baking for Kids Cookbook

Authored by one of my very favorite bakers!

the complete baking book for young chefs

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs

The perfect next level baking book for kids.

Amazon gift guide for bakers

There you have it – my top gift picks for any baker, regardless of skill level! I hope you find unique gifts for bakers on this list or get inspired to add some of these to your own wishlist. And if you think of something amazing that’s not here, let me know in the comments below and I’ll be sure to check it out!

By: Whitney · In: Featured, Holiday, Lifestyle, Seasonal, Tools · Tagged: christmas gifts, gift ideas, holiday gift guide, holiday gifts

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  1. Kosso says

    November 20, 2025 at 1:59 am

    So many things to choose from. Thanks a lot ♥️

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  2. Margot says

    November 19, 2025 at 2:27 am

    Thank you for this terrific roundup of gifts!!!

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      November 19, 2025 at 10:28 pm

      You’re welcome, Margot! Wishing you happy holidays!

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STRAWBERRY CRUNCH 
24 whole (280g) Golden Oreos, finely ground
3 Oz box strawberry jello
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

ICE CREAM LAYERS
1/2 Cup (15g) freeze-dried strawberries
2 Cups heavy whipping cream, cold
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract, divided
14 Oz sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 tsp strawberry jam or preserves

1. Combine the strawberry crunch ingredients and bake on a lined cookie sheet at 350ºF for 4 min.
2. For the crust, combine 1 Cup of the strawberry crunch with 2 Tbsp melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 6-inch springform pan and line with an acetate collar. Place in the freezer while you move on.
3. Using a food processor, grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Set aside.
4. Add the heavy whipping cream and 2 tsp of vanilla extract into a chilled bowl, then whip it with a hand mixer to stiff peaks. Place in the refrigerator.
5. Divide the condensed milk between two medium bowls. To one bowl, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla. To the second bowl, add the finely strawberry powder and the jam/preserves. Whisk the ingredients together within each individual bowl.
6. Divide the whipping cream evenly between each of the two bowls you created in the previous step. Fold each sweetened condensed milk mixture together with the divided whipped cream to create the vanilla ice cream and strawberry ice cream.
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Full recipe (with frosting) linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/homemade-lemon-cupcakes/

INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup (132g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 Cup (60ml) whole milk, room temperature
3 Tbsp (45ml) lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
3/4 Cup (150g) granulated sugar
3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 Tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºF) and line a standard cupcake pan with 12 paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 
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4. Add the butter to the lemon-sugar mixture and cream on medium speed until and combined, about 2 minutes. Add the vegetable oil and beat until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and paddle as needed.
5. Mix in the eggs one at a time on low speed, then add the vanilla and turn the mixer to medium speed for one minute.
6. Turn the mixer off and add the flour mixture all at once. Mix on low speed until just combined, then slowly pour in the lemon-milk mixture. Mix until just combined, about 30 seconds.
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Full recipe + decorating ideas at https://sugarandsparrow.com/sheet-pan-chocolate-chip-cookie-cake/
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INGREDIENTS⁣
1 Cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted⁣
1 1/3 Cups (267g) packed light or dark brown sugar⁣
1/2 Cup (100g) granulated sugar⁣
3 large eggs⁣
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract⁣
1 tsp baking soda⁣
1 tsp cornstarch⁣
1/2 tsp salt⁣
3 Cups (398g) all purpose flour⁣
2 Cups (350g) semi-sweet chocolate chips⁣
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INSTRUCTIONS⁣
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease and line a 13×18 inch sheet pan.⁣
2. In a large bowl, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Melt the butter in the microwave and pour it over the top of the sugars. Whisk together until uniform. Add the eggs and vanilla, then continue whisking until uniform. Whisk in the baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.⁣
3. Add the flour and use a silicone spatula to fold it in until smooth cookie dough forms. Reserve 1/2 Cup of the chocolate chips and set them aside, then fold the remaining 1 1/2 Cups of chocolate chips into the cookie dough.⁣
4. Place the chocolate chip cookie dough onto the prepared sheet pan and use an offset spatula to spread it all the way to the edges in an even layer.⁣
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Full recipe link in my bio (with strawberry buttercream) + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/strawberry-cupcakes/

STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES
Yield: 14 cupcakes

INGREDIENTS:
5 oz (143g) fresh or frozen strawberries
1/3 Cup (80ml) whole milk, room temp
1 1/2 Cups (158g) sifted cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, room temp
1 Cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temp
3 Tbsp (45g) sour cream, room temp
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 drop pink food coloring (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Puree the strawberries using a food processor (you’ll have about 1/2 cup of puree), then place into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 10-15 min, stirring occasionally, until you have 1/4 cup. Refrigerate until room temp.
2. Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line a standard cupcake pan with liners.
3. Whisk together the sifted cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
4. In a stand mixer w/ paddle attachment (or hand mixer + large bowl), whip the butter on high for 2 min. Add sugar and beat for 2 min, until light and fluffy. Turn the mixer to low and add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and sour cream, turn the mixer to high and beat for 1 min. Meanwhile, whisk together the strawberry puree, whole milk, and food coloring (if using).
5. Turn the mixer off and add all of the dry ingredients at once. Mix on low until just combined, then add the strawberry milk mixture until just combined, about 30 seconds.
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