As a cookbook author, I’ve purchased, gifted, and received many (MANY!) baking items around the holiday season. And I’m always thrilled to recommend my favorites to fellow home bakers. This baking holiday gift guide is a great place to start if you’re shopping for someone who loves to bake, or if you’re simply adding items to your own baking wish list!
Baking Holiday Gift Guide
Gifting something thoughtful to another baker, especially around the holiday season, is a wonderful way to spread (delicious!) joy. My team and I curate a new baking holiday gift guide every year, packed with special items from fellow small businesses, and general baking items from online retailers.
Here are nearly 150 gift ideas for the baker in your life… or if you’re doing some personal shopping. 🙂
All of these baking gifts are items I own or are products I see with wonderful reviews. None of this is sponsored—truly just items I love! Many of these links are affiliate links.
All Things Sally’s Baking!
For the avid Sally’s Baking reader in your life—and maybe that person is you! A copy of my New York Times best-selling cookbook, Sally’s Baking 101, paired with a Sally’s Baking shirt or sweatshirt would make a lovely gift set.
My New Cookbook
My latest cookbook, Sally’s Baking 101, is a New York Times best-seller and already beloved by readers from around the world! Thank you for making this book a huge success. See behind-the-scenes of making the book here.
Sally McKenney
Sally’s Baking 101
The ultimate baking book for home cooks of all skill levels with 101 sweet and savory, foolproof recipes plus helpful tips for best results.
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Sally’s Baking Merch
Sally’s Baking Merch – We have official apparel! The sweatshirts and shirts come in tons of colors, several different styles, and various different designs. The “Cookie Crew” shirts would be so cute for a cookie decorating day. Kids’ sizes are available, too.
Official Sally’s Baking Merch
I have partnered with fellow small business Bella Bean Studios to print and ship these official Sally’s Baking shirts! The shop will be closed for the holiday starting December 11th, so shop now!
Official Crewneck Sweatshirts
In addition to shirts, I have partnered with fellow small business Bella Bean Studios to print and ship these cozy official Sally’s Baking crewneck sweatshirts. The shop will be closed for the holiday starting December 11th, so shop now!
Baking Gifts From Small Business/Individual Shops
There are many unique and personalized gift ideas in this giant section. I broke this section into 3 subcategories for easier browsing: Wall Art; Personal Accessories; and Kitchen/Home.
Personal Accessories & Apparel
General Baking Supplies
These are my recommended basics to help stock a baker’s kitchen.
Specialty Baking
This section of the baking holiday gift guide includes specialty items that a beginner OR seasoned baker may not own yet.
Curated List of Thoughtful Baking Sets
We put together some various items that, together, make a thoughtful and complete set!
- Cookie Baking Set – Start with these baking sheets. They’re durable, don’t warp, and cool quickly. Pair with parchment paper sheets or a baking mat, cookie scoops, and a cooling rack for a complete gift. (I love using this lasagna turner as a cookie spatula, too!)
- Bread Baking Set – Gift some fun bread-baking companions like a bread lame, Le Creuset cast iron bread baker, and Flour Water Salt Yeast cookbook, and/or a linen bread bag.
- Cake Decorating Set – Start with the best round cake pans, either these 9-inch cake pans or these 8-inch cake pans. Add a cake turntable (because cake decorating is so much easier with a turntable!), this bench scraper for smoothing icing, this icing comb for textured icing, and/or these icing spatulas.
- 12-Piece Piping Tips Set – This piping tips set includes some of the most common decorating tips (including Wilton 1M) for cakes and cupcakes, plus it includes piping bags. To complete this entire gift, add a mint cake stand and these fun spatulas.
- Pie Baking Set – Start with a quality pie dish (it’s my go-to, favorite one). Complete the gift with a pastry cutter, pie weights, pastry brush, and a pie crust shield.
- Baking Pan Set – Second to baking sheets, a 9×13-inch pan is the most common and practical pan to own because it’s useful for sheet cakes, bars, brownies, and more. Add a loaf pan, springform pan, and 9×9-inch pan to complete the set.
- Cake Decorating Supplies Set – I don’t own this, but it seems to have everything included! What a wonderful gift for beginner cake decorators.
Carriers, Cake Stands, & Serveware
Transporting and displaying your baked goods isn’t always at the top of the mind, so these accessories are majorly helpful to have on hand!
Home, Games, & Personal Accessories
This baking holiday gift guide section includes everything from aprons and towels to games and calendars!
Gift Ideas for Young Bakers
We have many of these items and they’re all a lot of fun for young bakers!
Baking Cookbooks I Own & Love
King Arthur Baking Company
Big Book of Bread
King Arthur Baking Company holds nothing back to teach us how to make the BEST breads.
King Arthur Baking Company
Baking School
You know I always love learning the hows and whys of baking, and this has been a fantastic book that guides bakers of any skill level.
The King Arthur Baking Company
The Essential Cookie Companion
The must-have cookie cookbook for bakers of all levels. This is a trusted resource in my own kitchen!
Jocelyn Delk Adams
Everyday Grand
Deb Perelman
Smitten Kitchen Keepers
You can always count on Deb’s fabulous recipes! One of my very favorite cookbooks.
Mike Johnson
Simple Small-Batch Baking
Erin Jeanne McDowell
The Book On Pie
Literally everything you need to know to bake the BEST pies. I *love* this book.
Jessie Sheehan
Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes
Jessie makes baking EASY and I had the pleasure of seeing this cookbook before it was released. Savory baking for any time of day!
Zoë François
Zoe Bakes Cookies
Fabulous pastry chef and multi cookbook author, Zoë François, shares classic cookie recipes every home baker should have in their kitchen and repertoire!
Claire Saffitz
Dessert Person
High-quality baking recipes from pastry chef Claire Saffitz! A book brimming with recipes and best success tips.
Erin Clarke
Well Plated Every Day
Erin, from the popular website Well Plated, does it again with her beautiful cookbook filled with healthier cooking recipes.
Jennifer Segal
Once Upon a Chef: Weeknight/Weekend
Jenn’s cookbook is packed with flavorful spins on everyday classics, with a special eye towards making dinner recipes that are practical for busy weeknights.
