Needless to say, I’m no stranger to baking tools, nor to receiving baking tools as a gift, which is why I feel particularly qualified to tell you that the best gifts for bakers are things that bring joy to the baking process in one way or another. I’m talking high-quality gear upgrades that make projects more seamless (I’m looking at you, KitchenAid mixer), small-but-mighty tools that’ll transform your giftee’s baking game, and fun extras like fancy sprinkles and vintage serveware that no one really needs, but every baker definitely wants. This list is full of baking gift ideas, big and small, that’ll work for beginners and pastry pros alike, so feel free to mix and match them as you see fit to curate the perfect gift for the baker in your life.