The Best Gifts For Bakers To Buy In 2022

Not just a great way of putting culinary skills to work, baking can be therapeutic. For many, there's something about the precision associated with the process of measuring and mixing ingredients that's calming. Whether it's making cupcakes, brownies, pastries, or bread, following the specifics of a recipe can take you right into the present moment, easing the anxiety associated with daily life, as HuffPost explains.

Most of us have a family member or friend who's always preoccupied with a baking project. They spend their weekends purchasing ingredients and turning them into mouth-watering creations that they are all too happy to share with others. What better way to thank them than with a gift. Whether it's a birthday, a wedding, or any other special occasion, there's little doubt that gifting the baker in your life a new kitchen gadget is bound to raise a smile.

Not sure where to start your search for that special something to gift the baker in your life? We have the top gifts for you here.

Even the most experienced bakers can improve their gastronomic game with the right kitchen tools. After all, high-quality gadgets can make the baking process not just faster but also more precise. For instance, whether you're baking a loaf of bread or making pastries, measuring the right amount of each ingredient can mean the difference between culinary success and an absolute disaster.

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for a baking novice or a seasoned pro, you've come to the right place. To help you in your quest, we have scoured the internet for the most ingenious gift ideas for the baker in your life. Some of the items on our list are purely practical. Others are more fanciful, making them ideal for the baker who seems to already have it all. Regardless of the gift idea, all the items on our list are of the highest quality, having received favorable reviews from both amateur and expert bakers.

From elaborate and pricey to simple and affordable, here's our list of the best gifts for bakers to buy in 2022.

While on the pricey side, the Caraway 11-piece bakeware set is bound to impress bakers with an eye for quality. Combining an aluminized steel body, ceramic coating, and stainless steel handles, the kitchenware bundle is non-stick and easy to clean. Plus, it comes with all the main kitchen tools a self-respecting baker might need, including two baking sheets, five pans, a muffin tin, a cooling rack, and two bakeware organizers. Better still, all the pieces are non-toxic and oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. The stylish set is available in a variety of colors to fit any kitchen design, including cream, gray, and navy (via Amazon).

According to Tami Smith, who tested the Caraway bakeware set for Fit Healthy Momma and rated it 9.5 out of 10, the kit is visually appealing, as well as easy to clean and store. In particular, Smith liked the fact that the pieces come in two storage bins, minimizing "messy, cluttered cupboards or countertops." Ligia Lugo from The Daring Kitchen agreed that the set isn't just functional but also ultra-easy to keep spotless, saying, "The lips of the pan are smooth and even, with almost no 'lip curl,' making them easy to clean and maintain by removing a space that often builds up excess grease over time."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Caraway 11-piece bakeware set from Amazon starting at $400.

Ideal for serious chefs who pride themselves on quality kitchen equipment, the KitchenAid 600 series bowl-lift stand mixer delivers 575 watts of power for no-nonsense jobs, such as mixing thick dough. Plus, it features a choice of 10 different speeds, including options that minimize splatter, and a sizable 6-quart mixing bowl that's big enough to mix dough for eight bread loaves, as per Foodal.

Not just stylish but ultra versatile, the KitchenAid 600 series bowl-lift stand mixer comes with a flat beater, a spiral dough hook, and a wire whip. In addition, the mixer is also compatible with optional attachments, including a pasta maker and a food grinder. And if you're worried that the KitchenAid won't match your decor, let us put your mind at ease — the appliance is available in over 15 different colors.

So what is it that makes the KitchenAid 600 series bowl-lift stand mixer worthy of its hefty price tag? According to Very Best Reviews, it's the unit's exceptional quality, extensive range of attachments, and wide mixing coverage — the gadget's attachments cover 67 touch points with each bowl rotation.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the KitchenAid 600 series bowl-lift stand mixer from Amazon starting at $549.

Billed as Hedley & Bennett's best-selling apron, the Hedley & Bennett crossback apron blends functionality and comfort. Made from golden-colored cotton canvas, the simple yet elegant apron is both stain-resistant and machine-washable. Perhaps best of all, the handy kitchen wear comes with criss-cross straps that run from the shoulders to the hips, bypassing the delicate neck area. The Hedley & Bennett apron features three handy pockets and a utility loop to ensure access to your baking accessories.

While slightly more expensive than most other aprons on the market, the general consensus among online reviewers is that the Hedley & Bennett crossback apron is worth the splurge. As Insider explained, the apron "is sturdy, comfy, and something you won't mind wearing every cooking session." Tiffany Stuart echoed this sentiment in her blog, It's Me, Lady G, saying that she appreciated the apron's comfortable straps, well-placed pockets, and durability.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Hedley & Bennett Denver crossback apron from the brand's website starting at $95.

A comprehensive bakeware set needn't cost a fortune. At around $70, the NutriChef 10-piece bakeware set comes with all the bits and pieces a newbie baker might need to hone their craft. More specifically, the bundle features two muffin pans, two cookie sheets, and six pans, including a pizza pan and a loaf pan. Made from carbon steel metal covered in non-stick coating, the bundle is stain-resistant and oven safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (via Amazon).

The NutriChef 10-piece bakeware set has received positive reviews from various websites, including a rating of 9.3 out of 10 from Don't Waste Your Money. Amazon shoppers have also praised the bundle, awarding it 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 12,000 reviews. One Amazon customer pointed out that the cookware makes "a nice starter set for the beginning cook and nice fill in set for the experienced," adding that all the pieces are sturdy and easy to clean. On the downside, some Amazon shoppers mentioned that the bundle's silicone handles tend to get hot, with one reviewer saying that the handles serve little purpose since they get just as hot as the pans.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the NutriChef 10-piece bakeware set from Amazon starting at $75.59.

Ideal for bakers without sufficient counter space for a stand mixer, the Cuisinart 9-speed handheld mixer is both compact and portable. Plus, it comes with a transparent storage case that fits both the mixer and the accompanying accessories, which include beaters, a whisk, dough hooks, a spatula, and a recipe book. Ultra-easy to use, the 220-watt mixer features nine speed options, including three anti-splatter settings.

All Kitchen explained that, despite its unassuming appearance, the Cuisinart 9-speed handheld mixer is powerful enough to mix different types of dough, adding that the gadget would "make you think that it actually is a stand mixer if not for the fact that you are holding it." According to the website, the mixer is also relatively "hefty" but not so much so that it will make your arms and shoulders ache during use. Perhaps the gadget's only downside, the website continues, is that it comes with a non-detachable cord.

The Cuisinart 9-speed handheld mixer has received favorable reviews on various platforms, with Don't Waste Your Money awarding it 8.6 out of 10 and Amazon giving it 4.6 out of 5 stars. According to one Amazon shopper, the mixer stands up well to making "stubborn dough" for bread and chocolate chip cookies, although it can get hot if used for long periods of time.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Cuisinart 9-speed handheld mixer from Amazon starting at $79.95.

When it comes to baking, precise measurements matter. This is why most good bakers use a kitchen scale to measure out ingredients. Made by one of the leading kitchenware brands, the OXO good grips stainless steel food scale is both functional and precise, measuring ingredients in 0.1-ounce or 1-gram increments. Plus, it features a pull-out digital display, making it particularly handy for measuring ingredients in large containers. Crafted from stainless steel, the scale also comes with a tare function, letting you offset the weight of a bowl or plate from the ingredients.

Overall, the OXO good grips stainless steel food scale has fared well with reviewers, scoring 8.5 out of 10 on Don't Waste Your Money. In addition, the scale has received an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 5,000 Amazon shoppers who have praised the gadget for its pull-out display and ease of use. One impressed Amazon customer commented, "It's accurate, [is] sleek, [has a] super easy to read display, and [is] quick to switch measurements or zero out the scale if you're continually adding things to a single plate. What I really love is how you can pull out the display screen — I didn't realize how often I would use that feature."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the OXO good grips stainless steel food scale from Amazon starting at $55.95.

Scoring 9.8 out of 10 on Best Views Reviews and 9.7 out of 10 on Don't Waste Your Money, the HOMWE extra-long professional silicone oven mitt is one of the most popular cooking gloves on the market. Blending textured silicone and polyester-cotton lining, the 14.7-inch long mitt is designed to offer protection in temperatures of up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, it's steam and water-proof, and can be popped into the washing machine for easy cleaning. Last but not least, the HOMWE extra-long silicone oven mitt is available in more than 10 appealing colors, including red, black, and aqua (via Amazon).

Patricia S York from Southern Living sang the HOMWE extra-long silicone oven mitt praises, saying that it's superior to traditional potholders since it protects both the hands and the forearms. Unlike some other cooking gloves, it also features protective silicone on both sides and is flame-resistant so as not to melt in cases of accidental flare-ups, York said. Over 30,000 Amazon reviewers also seem impressed with the mitt, awarding it 4.8 out of 5 stars for its large size, gripability, and outstanding quality.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the HOMWE extra-long professional silicone oven mitt from Amazon starting at $18.99.

There's no doubt that most kids love sweets. And what better way to both satisfy their sweet tooth and inspire their culinary creativity than with the Baketivity whoopee pie baking kit? The DIY baking bundle comes with pre-measured and Kosher-certified dry ingredients to make eight whoopee pies. Manufactured in a U.S. facility, all ingredients come vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness. The kit also includes an illustrated recipe book and baking instructions (via Amazon).

Overall, Amazon shoppers have given the Baketivity whoopee pie baking kit favorable marks, rating it 4.5 out of 5 stars. One Amazon reviewer, who purchased the kit for a 5-year-old boy, called it a great gift for kid chefs, saying, "He loved being a part of the whole process and sharing the cake pops with his family. I was told that they were delicious!" That being said, some Amazon customers have complained that the kit is "a bit pricey." Perhaps one Amazon reviewer summmed this up best, saying, "It's $5 worth of product — but getting all those products at once instead of roaming the grocery store and the kids' excitement (even though it fades away after the cake pops are gone!) — it was worth it for me."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Baketivity whoopee pie baking kit from Amazon starting at $36.95.

Mary Berry is a legend of the baking world. The chef and author who honed her skills at The Cordon Bleu in Paris hit the spotlight way back in the '60s as the cookery editor of the "Housewife" magazine. Throughout the decades, she has written numerous books and appeared on various TV shows, including "The Great British Bake Off" (via Mary Berry).

If you're looking for a baking-related gift for an avid reader, you simply can't go wrong with "Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Over 250 Classic Recipes." Available on Kindle and in hardcover, the cookbook is filled with Berry's signature baking recipes for treats such as muffins, scones, and cakes (via Amazon).

"Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Over 250 Classic Recipes" has received a positive rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 5,000 Amazon customers, who have hailed it as great for beginner and experienced bakers and praised its clear explanations. One thing to note, however, is that the book uses British measurements. One Amazon reviewer explained, "The only thing worth mentioning is that British chefs do things by weight (British scale too) not by volume like Americans. So we went ahead and bought a cheap digital scale that does both American and British, ounces and grams."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Over 250 Classic Recipes from Amazon starting at $32.99.

The OXO good grips cookie press set can help budding bakers add a touch of fun to their gastronomic creations — all without breaking a sweat. When it comes to the OXO, making perfectly-shaped cookies is a matter of selecting one of the dozen disk designs, such as a bear, leaf, or snowflake, filling the press with dough, and pressing the non-slip leaver. To make the deal even sweeter, the OXO press can be disassembled for easy cleaning.

The OXO good grips cookie press set has received a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars from Amazon shoppers, with 74% of customers awarding it 5 out of 5 stars. One Amazon reviewer called the OXO cookie press amazing, saying, "No more rolling out dough and cutting out shapes and removing all the [surrounding] dough and rerolling this dough again. [...] This gadget is an absolute pleasure. It will save you so much time and each cookie is so perfectly identical to the next. [...] The spacing is automatically done because of the width of the gadget."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the OXO good grips cookie press set from Amazon starting at $33.99.

Crafted from heavy gauge steel, the Rachael Ray non-stick 12-cup muffin tin won't warp, even in temperatures as high as 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The sturdy muffin pan also comes with handy silicone grips and is non-stick to minimize oil use. Whether you're baking muffins, cupcakes, or mini casseroles, you can feel good about your treats since a portion of the tin's purchase price goes to Yum-o!, a nonprofit organization that helps families make healthier food choices (via Amazon).

Standing testament to the gadget's quality, the Rachael Ray non-stick 12-cup muffin tin has received an outstanding score of 9.5 out of 10 on Best Views Reviews. The pan has also been awarded 4.8 out of 5 stars by Amazon shoppers, with 87% of buyers giving it the perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars. One happy Amazon customer praised the tin, saying, "The pan has a bit of weight to it which gives me confidence [that] it is durable and long-lasting. True to claim it requires no pre-greasing. I made egg muffins and they came right out — zero spray used and zero fuss. The pan is also super easy to clean with soap and the soft side of the sponge."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Rachael Ray non-stick 12-cup muffin tin from Amazon starting at $19.99.

A perfect present for friends and family members who enjoy baking but are short on time, the Joy the Baker sheet cake trio comes with three batter mixes and a range of topping ingredients, as well as instructions on how to turn them into delicious cakes. It's worth nothing that some additional ingredients, such as eggs and dairy, will be required to make the cakes.

The kit includes recipes for a vanilla sheet cake with a praline glaze, a Neapolitan frosting chocolate sheet cake, and an espresso chocolate sheet cake with peanut buttercream frosting. All the recipes come from Joy Wilson, or Joy the Baker, an author, blogger, and founder of The Bakehouse, a cookery workshop and events space in New Orleans.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Joy the Baker sheet cake trio from Williams Sonoma starting at $59.85.