The Best Holiday Gifts for Bakers
Let's face it: a KitchenAid stand mixer will top most lists of holiday gifts for bakers. It's a classic, and with so many colors to choose from, it's a surprisingly personal gift. Blue Velvet is the brand's newest hue, but there's a range of matte, metallic and neutral options to choose from. The three included attachments can help them bake everything from bread to brownies to cake, and can also be used for other kitchen applications like shredding chicken. The included pouring shield is a nice touch to reduce the mess they'll have to clean up when they're done, too. KitchenAid stand mixers are high-quality and reliable, making this a gift they'll cherish for years to come. (For bonus points, throw in an extra attachment to help them make their favorite food.)
If you're looking for a mixer option other than KitchenAid, we love the Ankarsrum stand mixer. You still get different attachments and multiple color options to choose from, and depending on what they like to make, the Ankarsrum may be a better fit; it's extremely popular with bakers who make bread often. This mixer places the motor in the base, which makes it better equipped to handle heavy-duty mixing and kneading. Or, maybe they already have a KitchenAid mixer they love and use often—having both mixers in their rotation lets them bake more things, more often. The Ankarsrum mixer is a great gift for an advanced baker.
Some of the best gifts for bakers don't require spending a lot of money. This cookie press is the perfect tool for making bakery-level cookies for the holidays or a cookie exchange. 14 different discs make cookies of all different shapes, from hearts to trees to pinwheels, so they can elevate a go-to recipe; it's a tool they'll pull out for any occasion, not just the holidays. With six decorating tips, they'll also be able to pipe frosting onto their beautifully uniform cookies. If they're the kind of person that wants their treats to look as good as they taste, this is the tool for them. The convenient storage container and dishwasher-safe design make this cookie press a gift they'll always want to use.
Salter White Ultra Thin Glass Digital Kitchen Scale - 1053WHT
The most serious bakers measure all their dry ingredients with a kitchen scale; it's crucial to yield consistent results, as the scale measures ingredients more accurately. If your loved one is ready to elevate their baking game, this sleek digital kitchen scale by Salter will help them measure with precision for the best results possible. It has a function to weigh both wet and dry ingredients, which is particularly helpful when baking. We also love the round shape and white glass; it's a real design departure from square stainless models. The best part? They can use this any time they're in the kitchen, not just for baking.
If you don't bake often, you might not understand why a great set of mixing bowls is a great holiday gift for a baker. Good mixing bowls make baking easier, keeping wet and dry ingredients separate or offering the perfect vessel for a one-bowl recipe. We love this set from OXO because it includes the most useful sizes, with a stackable, dishwasher-safe design. Plus, stainless steel is a better choice than plastic because it's more durable and more sanitary, and serious bakers will appreciate that.
If the baker in your life is looking to learn a new skill, a candy thermometer makes a great gift. This candy thermometer by Taylor is specially designed to follow the curve of a round saucepan for a reliable fit and accurate reading; it also means they can stir frequently, as required of making candy, without hitting the thermometer. They can use it for making any candy, including caramel, fudge and toffee. This particular model has a large cool touch handle, so they can remove the thermometer when they're done without burning their hand on hot metal. Its small size and lower price point make this thermometer a great stocking stuffer for your favorite baker, or add it on to one of the other items here!
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While these are some of our favorite holiday gifts for bakers this year, they're not the only items to choose from. Browse more gifts for those who love to cook and bake and surprise them with something to elevate their culinary game. Or, you can opt for some of the smaller items we mentioned here to put together the ultimate holiday baking gift. Be sure to check out the rest of our gift guides for inspiration for everyone in your life, and call our award-winning specialists at 800-860-3577 for further assistance.
