Christmas is next week, have you finished your shopping? Better yet, do you have the perfect gift for the special baker in your life? Sure, gifting a KitchenAid standmixer in one of the many delicious colors it’s available in is a classic Christmas gift, but what about something a little different? Something that won’t break the bank this holiday season.

I’ve gone through and curated this list of beautiful gifts that almost any baker would love to receive. And the best thing? Every gift is $60 or less! Because it’s not about the money you spend … it’s the thought and creativity.

Handcrafted Jadeite Glass Cake Plate ($55, Provisions by Food52): I can just picture some of the beautiful cakes I could make and place on this cake plate. This is a stunning show piece that is as functional as it is lovely.

Best Ever Cupcake [Frosting] Kit ($19.50, Bake It Pretty): I have this kit and I use it all the time—the extra large round tip is my favorite.

Baking Books from Quirk (ranging from $15.95 to $22.95, Quirk Books): Quirk publishes books that are both fun and beautiful. Some of my favorites are Booze Cakes, The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook, Marshmallow Madness, Sprinkles!, and Pure Vanilla. These are definitely not your grandma’s cookbooks (and that’s a good thing).

Handmade Stoneware Pie Plate ($44, Bennington Potters):  You can’t leave the pie bakers in the cold this holiday! Sure, a simple Pyrex plate is great, but a stoneware plate with the ruffled edge makes every pie look amazing immediately. The black on green agate glaze is my personal favorite.

Customized Box of 1 Dozen Macarons from Dana’s Bakery ($30, Dana’s Bakery): It’s nice to treat sweet-makers with something they can sit back and enjoy (and if they’re anything like me, analyze every tiny crumb). I was really impressed when I ordered from Dana’s Bakery earlier in the year, and love that you can customize the box. Don’t like Red Velvet? No worries! You don’t have to select it. My one suggestion: make sure you take advantage of the seasonal flavors, like White Chocolate Peppermint Bark and Gingerbread Man.

Check back later in the week to see some of my favorite ideas for baking-related stocking stuffers!

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.

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