Top 4+ stocking stuffers for bakers

With Christmas on the horizon, you’ve probably been Christmas shopping, but have you been thinking about what baking goodies to stuff the stockings with?

If you haven’t, don’t fret! You can have a lot of fun coming up with creative stocking stuffers, and I’m here to help.

Baking Extracts (Faerie’s Finest, ranging from $3.99 to $21.99 depending on size): I love getting extracts from Faerie’s Finest, and with 128 flavors to choose from, there’s something for everyone. I really appreciate that the majority of the extracts are all-natural, and the quality of their product really shows. Slip a couple of the 2 oz bottles in the stocking and you’re sure to see smiles, especially if you select a flavor your baker has never worked with before, like hibiscus or bergamot.

French Rolling Pin (Crate & Barrel, $9.95): I’ve wanted a French pin for awhile, and earlier this month, Ray surprised me with one and I LOVE IT! The longer size makes rolling out doughs a breeze, and it’s easy to keep your pressure even. The rolling pin might stick out of the stocking a bit, but your baker will be thrilled to see it.

Sprinkles and Colored Sugars (Sweet! Baking & Candy Making Supply, price varies): Sweet has a MASSIVE list of sprinkles and colored sugars, with everything from sixlets to coarse and regular sanding sugar, jimmies to sugar pearls. And so many colors to choose from.

For the cookie baker in your life, these Dia de Los Muertos sugar skull cookie stamps are a colorful and fun addition to their baking tool arsenal.

Other quick stocking stuffer ideas for bakers:

• A high quality chocolate bar—everyone enjoys just a treat for themselves! Lindt has a wide variety of flavors, or go to your local candy store and support small business!
• Cupcake wrappers—we can never have enough.
• Piping bags—just like cupcake wrappers, these are key and it’s always nice to have extras.
• Ornament—an adorably-themed baking ornament will make anyone smile.

Am I missing anything? What goodies do my bakers out there want for Christmas? Let me know!

Otherwise, things will be a little quiet around the CFP headquarters as I settle in to celebrate the holidays with my family. Take care, keep baking, and I’ll see you in 2014!

Disclosure: I selected these items based on my own opinions; none of this is a paid promotion. In many cases, I own some of these items and think they’re just really spectacular.