The baking and cooking books I reach for every holiday season — perfect gifts for the baker in your life (or yourself). (holiday cookbooks, Christmas baking books, gifts for bakers)
I bake straight from this book every December — my kitchen smells like cinnamon and vanilla for weeks! It has my go-to recipes for gifting to neighbors and cookie swaps.
The Christmas Cookie Cookbook: 100+ Recipes
This is my go-to when I'm hosting holiday dinners — the menus and entertaining tips take the stress out of having a full house. I reach for it every November when I'm planning our big gatherings.
Holiday Entertaining: Recipes & Menus
Cold weather is baking weather, and this one never leaves my counter from November through February. The recipes feel like a warm hug — perfect for snow days and cozy weekends.
Winter Baking: Holiday Inspired Gatherings
Flaky crusts every time! This taught me everything I know about pie, and my apple pie is now the most requested dish at our family gatherings. A must-have for holiday dessert tables.
The Perfect Pie: Guide to Pies & Tarts
There's nothing like a warm loaf on a chilly day. This book made me a confident bread baker — my family devours every single loaf, and it's become part of our holiday traditions too.
Flour Water Salt Yeast: Artisan Bread & Pizza
Decorating cookies with the kids (and grandkids!) is my favorite holiday tradition, and this book makes it so fun and doable. Our gingerbread people have never looked cuter!