Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for bakers in 2025? This lively, hand-picked list of 25+ baking essentials—including mixers, pans, tools, gadgets, and more—is packed with must-haves every home baker will love. Shop my favorite baking supplies, gift ideas, and kitchen essentials for the baker in your life!
It's Christmas Season, Bakers!
Today my granddaughter and I talked about what we’d like to add to our Christmas lists. I told her that my list would be full of baking paraphernalia, as always. But as I thought it through, I decided it might be fun to write it all down and share the list of great Christmas gifts for bakers with you… my fellow bakers!
If you’re like I am, you dream of fun Christmas gifts—like mixers and mixing bowls, cake levelers and cookie cutters.
I know. We’re weird.
But we know what we like, and we’re not afraid to voice it!
So with that in mind, let me share my top 25+ baking-themed gifts for Christmas 2025. Whether you're a brand-new baker or a seasoned kitchen pro, there’s something on this list that’ll make your heart (and your batter) beat a little faster.
1. KitchenAid Mixer
Go big or go home, right? The star of the show is always a KitchenAid. My daughter just got her first one this week and she’s giddy. Mine is years old and has taken a beating. It would be so nice to start fresh! If I did, I’d probably pick red… or maybe teal. What color would you choose? Regardless, the KitchenAid is my best friend in the kitchen. I truly can’t imagine baking without it.
2. Sourdough Starter Kit with Dutch Oven & Scale
Wow, y’all! I wish I’d had this set when I first started making sourdough. I bought my sourdough gear piece by piece (and spent way more than this kit costs). This includes the bannetons, scale, Dutch oven, and more. Perfect for beginners and pros.
3. Cake Decorating Set
Everything in this set is essential for any cake baker/decorator—turntable, spatulas, tips, piping bags, and a carrier. I wish I’d had this when I started. A baker’s dream!
4. Americolor Gel Food Coloring
Whether you’re decorating cakes or cookies, these gels are a must. I started with this same set and loved the versatility—mixing custom colors was a breeze!
5. NordicWare Naturals Half-Sheet Pans
I’ll take four, please. These are my go-to pans for cookies, scones, bars, and more. Sturdy, reliable, and built to last.
6. KatBite Parchment Sheets
Perfectly sized for the NordicWare pans. No more curled edges or tearing. A baker’s best friend!
7. Mixing Bowls
This set is adorable and functional. If my kids are reading this… hint, hint!
8. Pyrex Measuring Cups
How does anyone survive without these?! I use the 2-cup, 4-cup, and the 8-cup version. They’re heavy, durable, dishwasher-friendly, and perfect for bread dough.
9. Cookie Scoops (Set of Three Sizes)
Every cookie baker needs uniform scoops. These help your cookies bake evenly and look professional.
10. Magnetic Measuring Cups & Spoons
I don’t own these yet… but I’d LOVE to. They’re sleek, space-saving, and click together like magic.
11. Pie Weights
Every pie baker worth her salt keeps pie weights close by. Perfect for blind-baking crusts.
12. Collapsible Cooling Rack
This is a lifesaver for small kitchens. Stack pan after pan of cookies without hogging your counter.
13. Extra-Thick Silicone Baking Mat
Ideal for rolling pie dough or cookie dough—no sticking, no mess, no frustration.
14. Instant Pot Air Fryer
I'll take two, please - one in each color!
15. 9-Piece Pastry Set
This would come in really handy on bread-baking and pastry-baking day!
16. 15-Piece Knife Set
Great for slicing, chopping, and cutting those tricky loaf tops.
17. Geesta Adjustable Rolling Pin
This beauty allows you to roll dough to the exact thickness you need. Game-changer for cookies, pie crusts, and more.
18. Martha Stewart Stoneware
Gorgeous. Practical. A baker’s dream for casseroles, cobblers, and beyond.
19. Non-Slip Silicone Pastry Mat
Big, durable, and stays put—a must for those of us who roll dough often.
20. My Favorite Cake Pans
Perfect for tiered cakes, wedding cakes, and special occasion treats.
21. Extra-Thick Silicone Spatulas
I go through SO many of these! They’re heat-resistant, sturdy, and essential.
22. Cake Leveler
I could never manage without this tool. Every serious cake baker needs one.
23. Offset Spatulas
No cake project is complete without these. Smoothing frosting becomes effortless.
24. Bench Scraper
My favorite for smoothing cakes and working with dough.
25. Tipless Piping Bags
My must-have for cookie decorating. No fussing with tips—just snip and pipe!
Wrapping it Up (Literally!)
Whew! That’s quite a list — but if you’re anything like me, every single one of these items makes your heart beat just a little faster. I may (or may not) have ordered at least one of these items for myself while making this list. (Ahem.)
There’s just something magical about unwrapping a brand-new baking tool on Christmas morning, isn’t there? Whether you’re shopping for yourself (no judgment here!) or hunting down the perfect gift for a fellow baker, I hope this list sparks some inspiration and helps you deck the halls and the kitchen.
And hey… if Santa happens to be reading this: I’ve been very, very good this year. 😉
Which item is going on YOUR Christmas list this year?
Drop a comment below and tell me what you’re dreaming of unwrapping! And if you snag something from this list, come back and let me know how you like it. Happy baking and Merry Christmas, friends! 🎄✨🍪
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Janice Thompson is a professional baker, cake designer, and author with over 20 years of experience creating unique cakes and desserts. She’s the creator of Out of the Box Baking, where she shares her favorite doctored cake mix recipes, tutorials, and baking tips. Learn more →