11 Brilliant Gifts for the Baker in Your Life

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From functional to just plain fun, here are tools, accessories, and products that will make your favorite baker's kitchen feel extra festive this holiday season.

1. CONVERSION CUFF; $89

Uncommon Goods

Help solve measurement dilemmas before they even happen with this wearable cheat sheet. The red brass bracelet is decorated with common conversions that can easily be used to answer questions like "How many cups are in a quart?" or "How many tablespoons are in an ounce?"

Find it: Uncommon Goods

2. LE CREUSET STONEWARE PIE BIRD FUNNEL; $11

Amazon

Gift a pie bird, the tiny baker’s tool they never knew they needed. The hollow ceramic figurine works as a funnel to let steam escape from a pie, which keeps the pastry’s filling from boiling over the crust.

Find it: Amazon

3. KITCHENAID ARTISAN MIXER; $250 AND UP

Amazon

Give your favorite baker's arms a rest this holiday season with this classic electric mixer. The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer allows the user to whip, blend, and knead their way to fluffy frosting, smooth cake batter, or chewy bread—all without lifting a bicep.

Find it: Amazon

4. CAKEBOX; $56 AND UP

Food52

The kitchen whiz who is always on the go with their creations will appreciate this CakeBox. The pine container can be used to safely transport one 9-inch layer cake or 18 cupcakes to a party without worrying about smudged icing or stray crumbs.

Find it: Food52

5. WHISK NECKLACE; $20


Etsy

This silver whisk necklace by 

Etsy seller ShortandBaldJewelry serves as a fun—and pretty—homage to the hours your favorite baker spends in the kitchen.

Find it: Etsy

6. CAPTAIN PICARD CERAMIC COOKIE JAR; $56

Amazon

Nerdy, pop-culture inspired cookie jars are almost as fun to keep in the kitchen as cookies are to eat.

Find it: Amazon

7. YOUR PORTRAIT CUSTOM COOKIE CUTTER; $49

Etsy

Take it at face value, your favorite baker will love these custom-made cookie cutters, available in 14 colors, that look exactly like them. Simply send in a portrait, and a team of graphic designers will use 3D printers to create the ultimate personalized baking tool.

Find it: Etsy

8. I EIGHT SUM PI PLATES; $35 FOR 2

Uncommon Goods

The brilliant baker in your life will geek out over this mathematical tableware, featuring an equation that translates to "I eight sum pi." The ironware plates are microwave and dishwasher safe and arrive in a set of two.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

9. LA CANNE SUGAR; $5 AND UP

Add a subtle kick to your beloved baker's favorite goods with these pecan, ginger, and lavender-flavored sweeteners.

Find it: La Canne Sugar

10. PIE CHARTS (A BAKER'S DOZEN); $29

Pop Chart Labs

Decorate the kitchen with data. This 18-by-24-inch poster charts the ingredient breakdowns of 13 classic pies including Apple, Pecan, Shoo-Fly, and Peanut Butter.

Find it: Pop Chart Labs

11. DONUT CUTTER; $9

Williams-Sonoma

Your favorite amateur baker probably owns a few cookie cutters—but does he or she have a donut cutter on hand? This two-part stainless steel model by Williams-Sonoma can cut both a perfectly round donut and its hole at the same time.

Find it: Williams-Sonoma