Are you always trying to find the right gift for family and friends? This year for the first time, I have compiled an Ultimate Gift Guide for the Baker. I compiled this list from some of my favorite baking and cake decorating tools to help make your holiday shopping easy. If you have a baker in your life this is perfect for you. All gifts are $35 and under.
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Shopping for gifts is very exciting, especially during the holidays. I love admiring the decorations and the displays at the mall. There is such a thrill in finding the right gift for my family and friends that will put a smile on their faces. However, going to the store during the holidays can be such a hassle. The great thing about this Ultimate Gift Guide for the Baker is that you can purchase everything from the comfort of your own home. no crowd or traffic involved.
The perfect gift is not about how much you spend, but the thought that counts.
Here is the ultimate gift guide, happy shopping.
1.Kitchen Aid Hand Mixer :
This Kitchen Aide Hand mixer is the perfect option for making small batters. It is compact, lightweight, and durable. While I love the regular stand mixer and you cannot make Italian Meringue buttercream without it. I prefer using the hand mixer because of the control that it gives. I also love that it has five speeds. Every baker needs one.
2.Wilton 9-Piece Tip Starter Set:
This set is great because it has the basic piping tips for the beginner. There are so many piping tips available; this narrows it down to the ones that are used the most. The set includes round tips, star tips, a drop flower tip, a petal tip, and a leaf tip.
3. Measuring cup and spoon set:
Of course, any baker will own multiple sets of measuring cups and spoons. But, this set is useful because when you need a half or a quarter of a recipe and the measurement is not part of that the standard measuring cups or spoon set doesn’t have such as 1/8 cup, 2/3 cup, 3/4 cup, 1-1/2 cups, 1-3/4 cups, and 2 cups. The measuring spoon also has unique measurements such as 1/32 tsp, 1/16 tsp, 1/8 tsp, 2 tsp, and 1/2 tbsp.
4. Cute oven mitt:
Baking is not complete without a cute oven mitt; it is the little things. You can’t go wrong with an oven mitt, especially one that is as fabulous as the apron. Choose an oven mitt that matches the flirty apron or their favorite color.
5. Russian piping tip with coupler :
The Russian piping tips are so much fun. You can pipe perfect flowers each time. Every tip gives you a different flower design.
6. Women’s Original Sassy Black Apron:
A sassy apron makes you look stylish in the kitchen. The baker will surely thank you for this cute apron. There is nothing like being covered in flour and being cute at the same time.
7. Wilton Icing Colors, Set of 12 :
Gel icing colors are great for the beginner or experienced to have. A little bit goes a long way. Can color anything food-related from batter to buttercream. This set has all the basic/primary colors and also includes brown and black.
8. Joseph adjustable rolling pin :
Love this rolling pin; it is perfect for making pie crust and cookies. Joseph adjustable rolling pin rolls the dough evenly and perfectly. Just choose the removable discs for the desired thickness. The thickness ranges from 1/16-inch to 3/8-inch. I find that I use the 1/4-inch the most for sugar cookies.
9. Silicone Spatula 4 piece set :
Every baker needs a good set of a silicone spatula. These spatulas are perfect because it does not have the removable head, you’re welcome. This eliminates the extra cleaning from the batter that gets in the little crevices. Spatulas can be used to get the last bit of batter from the pan and it is really good at getting under baked goods.
10. Wilton Candy Thermometer :
The candy thermometer is great for European Buttercream or for candy making. I love this because it is sturdy and the numbers are easy to read. It measures in Fahrenheit and Celsius and comes with a clip on the back that can be adjusted to any height.
11. Pyrex 3 glass measuring cups :
Love these liquid measuring cups, they perfect for measuring small or large batters. The set includes 1-cup, 2-cups, and 4-cups capacity. Having the different capacity of liquid measuring cups saves so much time especially when making larger cakes.
12. Silpat Silicone non-stick mat :
The Silpat non-stick silicone baking mat is perfect for cookies and can be used instead of parchment paper. It is a time-saving tool – no more taking the time to make sure the parchment fits the baking sheet perfectly. Pick up a few. Which means extra cookies for you.
13. Baking bible :
The baking bible is filled with many baking tips. Bakers will sure to learn something new no matter their skill level. The book will teach you many things, from measuring correctly, to making the perfect buttercream.
14. Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet :
Having a good quality baking sheet is important for baking cookies. A good baking sheet allows you to baked cookies that keep its shape and prevents it from burning before baking through. I love these Nordic Ware baking sheets because they are heavy duty and durable.
15. Digital kitchen scale :
When baking precision matters and using a digital kitchen scale allows you to be more precise in your measurements. Sometimes when measuring by cups, you may have a slight variation in your recipe and its outcome. The digital kitchen scale makes a huge difference.
16. Wilton Excelle Elite 6-Cup Mini Fluted Pan:
The Wilton 6-cup mini fluted plan is perfect to prepare individual servings of cakes. You know for those who only want a small serving of cake without feeling guilty. The mini cakes can be easily “dressed up” for a beautiful presentation and used for great gifts.
17. Wilton 3-Piece Fondant and Gum Paste:
No baker’s tool kit is complete unless they have a set of gum paste tools. But, not every tool set comes complete with a stitching tool, a ball tool, and a cutting blade. Each tool has two sides for a total of six uses and helps to bring fondant and gum paste to life. I use these tools all the time and I am sure any baker would love this gift.
18. Nonskid mixing bowl 5-quart :
Mixing bowls are one of the most used items for a baker. I remember when I purchased my first nonskid mixing bowl, I was over the moon, excited. It is perfect because it holds a lot of batters, and it doesn’t move around at all. Grab a few, it will make any baker happy.
19. Wilton 5-Piece Decorating Brush Set :
The Wilton 5-piece decorating brush set makes it easy to paint on cookies, fondant and on cakes. The brush is food safe and with different thicknesses. Each thickness is used for certain fine details or other designs such as brush embroidery. The 5-piece decorating brush brings cake decorating to another level.
20. Cake lifter from Wilton :
The Wilton cake lifter is perfect for lifting fragile cake layers, whole cakes, and cookies up to 12-inches. It is great for lifting small, fragile fondant/gum paste decorations until they dry. Perfect for the beginner or the professional.