Stuck on what to get your favorite smart cookie? These gifts for cookie bakers will delight your baking bestie. Check out colorful gadgets, inspiring cookbooks and more.
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Having a friend or family member who loves to bake can be rewarding, especially when they share their sweet treats with you. Cookies, in particular, are a social dessert often used to celebrate birthdays, holidays and special events. If you want to show some love to the cookie baker in your life (and maybe enjoy a few treats in return), a baking-themed gift could be the perfect choice.
That’s why we’ve gathered the best gifts for cookie bakers. From essential baking tools to cookie-themed apparel, these gifts are sure to delight and inspire.
Big Spoon Roasters Winter Mix
They might already be famous for their peanut butter cookies, but this variety pack of nut butters from Big Spoon Roasters could level up their game. The Winter Mix is a quartet of 3-ounce nut butters in surprising but oh-so-delicious flavors: carrot cake, chai spice, chocolate sea salt and vanilla caramel. Taste of Home Shopping Editor Emily Way says, “YUM. Each of these wintery blends is such a treat. For a nut lover, this is a total winner. I’ll be buying a full-sized jar of the carrot cake flavor!”
Mornings at Levain Candle
Their kitchen might smell like a bakery most of the time, but it doesn’t smell like this bakery. We’re not sure how the aromas of cookie accord, sea salt and walnuts from the iconic New York bakery get inside this soy candle, only that they did, and our noses are happier for it.
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Nordic Ware Brownie Buddy Baking Set
Who says a cookie baker can’t whip up a batch of brownies from time to time? The nifty Brownie Buddy is a three-piece set featuring a 9-inch square aluminum pan and lid, but the real star is a plastic cutter that slices up those chocolatey squares to perfection. We tried it and loved it; we think they will too.
GreenPan Bakeware
Bakers will appreciate nonstick bakeware that actually lives up to its name, as this set from GreenPan does. Content Director Nicole Doster gave it a whirl in her kitchen and says, “Both the chocolate cakes and muffins did not stick to the pans, which is great because I skipped using liners—and actually ran out of parchment paper for the cake tins. I was really impressed by this!”
YouCopia SpiceStack Adjustable Spice Organizer
A baker is at their best when they have all their ingredients within easy reach, and this spice organizer from YouCopia understands the assignment. The patented design with drawers that lower for easy access has been a hit with home bakers and chefs for years. It comes with three adjustable dividers and 100+ labels to organize 18 or more spice jars.
KitchenAid GO Cordless Hand Mixer
A KitchenAid stand mixer might be the workhorse of their kitchen, but this cordless version gives a multitasking baker free rein to move around from bowl to bowl. It’s a powerful, portable tool that features seven speeds. Choose from matte black or porcelain white.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Candle
We’re firm believers that candles are meant to be lit to fully enjoy them. But we also don’t blame the baker who chooses to keep this chocolate chip cookie candle just as it is. The fragrant soy-blended wax candle looks like a decadent dessert, and if they do decide to light the wick, it will smell like they just took a batch of cookies out of the oven.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Barrette
Here’s something useful and adorable: a chocolate chip cookie-shaped barrette. It’s perfect for pulling back their hair while rolling out cookie dough, but we’ll bet they’ll find other occasions to reach for this charming hair clip.
Rainbow Cookie Ornament
Whether they call it a seven-layer, Neapolitan, Venetian or rainbow cookie, this popular Italian treat deserves a spot on their tree. Made from glazed polymer clay, this sweet-looking ornament makes for a colorful and delectable decoration.
Personalized Stickers
Want to give your favorite baker a subtle hint that they should send you home with a cookie care package? Gift them a set of personalized labels that are just the thing to seal up a bag of goodies. The stickers, which can be printed on matte or glossy paper, feature a whimsical baking-themed design with plenty of room for their name and other custom text.
Linzer Cookie Earrings
These Linzer cookie earrings look good enough to eat! Gift these to your favorite accessory-loving cookie baker, who will enjoy showing off their love for sweet treats even when they’re not whipping up a batch of them in the kitchen.
Cookie Turner Spatulas
Sure, a spatula works just fine, but serious cookie bakers will love using this trio of turners instead. They feature sturdy stainless steel handles and heat-resistant nylon heads tapered to slide freshly baked cookies off trays quickly and easily. As a bonus, they’re dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
Sweet Tooth Coaster Set
How adorable are these chocolate and cookie coasters? They’re the perfect host gift for the baker in your life, especially if they like to sample their own goods with a glass of their favorite beverage.
Tunisian Tiled Snack Tray
Whether they want to set up Santa’s cookies and milk in style or add a bit more beauty to the cookie swap table, this lovely tiled snack tray from Uncommon Goods should do it. The grainy olive wood serves as a gorgeous base to the colorful, patterned ceramic tile.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Cookie Jar
This Christmas tree cookie jar serves as fun decor in its own right, but it’s just a matter of time before it’s filled with cookies. Made from glazed earthenware with hand-painted details, it coordinates with other items in Williams Sonoma’s ’Twas the Night collection.
Le Creuset Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
This set of five measuring spoons from Le Creuset is as beautiful as it is useful. Made from heavy-gauge stainless steel with a shiny gold surface, they feature ergonomic handles with clearly stamped measurements. They’re dishwasher safe for easy cleanup and they’re held together with a detachable ring.
Oven Gloves
These oven gloves offer the heat protection of a mitt but with a much better range of motion. They’ll find it so easy to slip the pair on to safely remove tray after tray of piping hot goodies from the oven. Choose from four colors in two sizes.
Progressive Prokeeper + 9-Piece Baking Container Set
This nine-piece Prokeeper set is well designed for storing dry ingredients so that they’re always ready for their next baking session. The set contains a 4-quart flour bin with leveler, a 2.4-quart granulated sugar container, a 1.6-quart bin for brown sugar (with a terracotta disk), a 2-quart bin for powdered sugar with a tablespoon and a mini 0.42-quart container with a removable shaker, perfect for baking soda or powder.
OXO Good Grips Triple Timer
Precision is everything in baking, which is why it’s helpful to have a good timer on hand. This OXO Good Grips timer offers not only one countdown but three. It’s perfect for the multitasking baker who needs to keep track of various batches as they bake.
Cookie Freezer Trays
Trust us: One of the best baking hacks is stirring up cookie dough now to enjoy later. These silicone trays make it easy to freeze individual portions of cookie dough. The baker in your life will be happy to have this adorable freezer tray on hand when they’ve got a cookie craving. It’s one of the best gifts for cookie bakers they’ll be happy to use every week (or day!)
Cookie Scoop
Drop cookies are a baker’s go-to for easy treats. With just a scoop, tasty favorites like cowboy cookies or Amish sugar cookies are whipped up in a breeze. Instead of using a spoon from the silverware drawer, a cookie scoop is cleaner and easier. This will help the cookie baker in your life get perfectly portioned cookies every time.
Cookie Sweatshirt
Cozy gifts for cookie bakers? Check! Bakers on and off duty will appreciate this cozy cookie sweatshirt. They’ll roll up the sleeves while they roll out cookie dough or unwind in it with a little Netflix after a long day in the kitchen.
Taste of Home 365 Days of Cookies
This Taste of Home 365 Days of Cookies cookbook is like having one of our Test Kitchen experts in the kitchen with you. Cookie bakers will love gaining endless inspiration from this cookbook. It’s chock full of recipes for afternoon snacks and celebrating holidays. (There’s even a National Potato Chip Day cookie-themed recipe!)
Cookie Monster Apron
Is there any better outfit to don while stirring up a batch of oatmeal cookies than a Cookie Monster apron? We think not! With adjustable straps and extra-long ties, this apron is the right fit for any baker.
Silicone Baking Mats
Give the gift of hassle-free cookie baking with these popular silicone baking mats. As a best-selling Amazon product with nearly perfect reviews, they’re truly non-stick and save baking pans from getting crusty. The set includes three assorted sizes! Pair it with a chocolate chip cookie delivery order for the best gift ever.
Stand Mixer
Does the cookie baker in your life have a KitchenAid mixer yet? Consider treating them. This gadget is invaluable for stirring up cookies, cakes, bread and so much more. We love this KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer in evergreen, but there are lots of gorgeous hues to choose from.
Embossed Rolling Pin
If the cookie baker in your life is a fan of cutout cookies but doesn’t always want to fuss with piped decoration, get them an embossed rolling pin. They’ll roll out their dough like normal, then add beautiful, custom-looking detail with a decorative rolling pin. It’ll give them stunning designs without having to whip up a batch of royal icing.
Kitchen Scale
Ask any professional baker or member of our Test Kitchen: You should be weighing ingredients for baking. If the cookie baker in your life doesn’t have a scale, this is your sign to gift them one. This Zwilling digital food scale is one of our Test Kitchen’s favorites.
100 Cookies Cookbook
Cookie bakers are always looking for their next recipe. 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer of pan-banging cookie fame, is full of delicious recipes that’ll keep them busy for plenty of batches to come.
Cookie Press
Help your cookie baker spice up their batch designs with a new spritz cookie press, like this one from OXO. It’s super easy to use and create stunning cookies with just the pull of a trigger. And if you’re new to spritz, here are 30+ reasons why these cookies deserve a place in your baking repertoire.
Paddle Attachment
When baking, scraping the sides of the bowl is key. However, this step can be made easier by skipping the spatula and fitting a KitchenAid mixer with a Flex Edge paddle. The silicone blade scrapes the bowl as bakers mix—pretty nifty.
Milk Bar Cookies
Gifts for cookie bakers don’t get any sweeter! Inspire your favorite baker with treats from the queen of sweets, Christina Tosi. This cookie tin from her bakery, Milk Bar, is packed with plenty of Tosi favorites like compost and confetti cookies. If confetti is one of your favorites, skip the cookies and try Christina’s Milk Bar confetti cake.
Flexipan Cookie Shot Molds
These cookie shot molds let you bake delicious cookies and transform them into shot glasses you can drink from. The silicone is heat-resistant and flexible, allowing you to easily release the six cookie shots and fill them with milk, Irish coffee or any beverage you choose.
FAQ
What does every cookie baker need?
Essential tools for cookie bakers include whisks, spatulas, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, baking pans, kitchen knives and a digital scale — all of which can be found in our gift guide.
What does every cookie decorator need?
In addition to the baking tools mentioned above, cookie decorators need a few extras, like cookie cutters, piping bags and tips, toothpicks or scribes and food coloring for precise designs.
What do I give as a gift to a cookie baker?
Any items in our guide would make great gifts for cookie bakers. However, the best gifts are those special tools they haven’t bought for themselves yet. For example, if they’ve been eyeing a stand mixer, this could be your chance to step in and surprise them with something they’ll truly appreciate.
What do you get a baker that has everything?
It depends on what they bake and how often they do it! For instance, if they’re a professional baker or own their own small business, you might consider surprising them with a new themed sweatshirt. If baking is a relaxing hobby for them, feel free to lay it on thick with fun equipment and supplies, like this embossed rolling pin or fun cookie stamps.
What is a good gift for a pastry chef?
Pastry chefs differ slightly from cookie bakers, since they work more with different desserts, pastries, breads and other baked goods. They may also be professionally trained. For more serious pastry chefs, you can gift them a sweet treat to enjoy or a fun apron.
What is a cookie baker called?
There isn’t technically a proper term for cookie bakers. Their official title can depend on their specific role, but ‘baker’ is a general term that can be applied across the board.
