Gifts for Dog Lovers Who Bake
Every dog lover I know has a drawer of dog-print socks and at least one mug with a paw on it. If the person on your list also bakes, you can do better than that. These are the gifts for dog lovers I'd actually want to unwrap: things that get used in the kitchen, and one the dog gets a share of.
I bake with company. Layla, my Hungarian Vizsla, sits at my feet every time I'm in the kitchen, watching for any treasure that falls off the counter.
1. A dog treat baking kit ($29.95)
The Peanut Butter & Carob Dog Biscuit Baking Kit is the one I'd put at the top of any dog mom's list. Whole-wheat peanut butter biscuits, cut into bones and finished with a carob drizzle you pipe on yourself. I chose carob because it looks like chocolate without the parts of chocolate that are toxic to dogs. The drizzle is also good piping practice, the same flick of the wrist you'd use on a cake.
These are the biscuits I bake for Layla, and she loves them. She doesn't wait for one to fall off the counter anymore. She waits for the tin to open.
The flours, peanut butter, carob and coconut oil come pre-measured, and the bone cutter and piping bag are theirs to keep. They add two eggs and stock or water. One kit makes 24 biscuits.
Give it to the dog lover who bakes for everyone in the house except the dog.
2. One kit for them, one for the dog
Pair the dog kit with a kit made for people, like Black Forest Crinkle Cookies ($42.75). Two bakes on the same afternoon, one tray each. Just keep the crinkle cookies up on the counter. They're chocolate, and chocolate is toxic to dogs (ASPCA).
A good pick for a couple or a family where everyone, four legs included, wants a turn.
3. A baking subscription ($54.95 a box)
If they loved the dog kit, the monthly baking subscription keeps it going. Each month brings one new technique to practice, with the ingredients pre-measured and a tool they get to keep. Shipping is free on subscriptions, and they can cancel anytime.
For the baker who already owns every gadget and wants a new skill instead.
4. An apron with pockets ($35.95)
Our cotton waist apron has pockets, and any dog owner will tell you what goes in them first. Treats.
An easy dog dad gift, or one for anyone who bakes with a dog leaning on their leg.
5. A flour sack kitchen towel ($12.99)
A cotton flour sack towel is the stocking stuffer that never goes to waste. It wipes flour off the counter and paw prints off the floor.
Tuck it in with another gift, or give it on its own for under $15.
6. A gift card for last-minute shoppers (from $50)
The Crumble Crate gift card arrives by email the moment you buy it. They pick the kit, including the dog one.
Made for anyone shopping the night before.
Dog mom gifts and dog dad gifts at a glance
| Gift | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Dog treat baking kit | $29.95 | Dog moms and dads who bake |
| Dog kit + a people kit | $72.70 | Families and couples |
| Monthly baking subscription | $54.95 a box | Bakers who have everything |
| Waist apron | $35.95 | Dog dads, treat-pocket people |
| Kitchen towel | $12.99 | Stockings |
| Gift card | From $50 | Last-minute shoppers |
FAQ
What's a good Christmas gift for a dog lover who bakes?
Something they'll use with the dog nearby. A dog treat baking kit covers both: they get an afternoon of baking, and the dog gets 24 biscuits.
What can I get a dog owner who has everything?
Skip another dog-print item and give them a bake instead. A kit gets used up and enjoyed, so it never adds to the pile.
Are homemade dog treats safe?
They can be, if you watch two ingredients. Some peanut butters contain xylitol, which is dangerous for dogs, so check the label (FDA). Onion and garlic, common in boxed stock, can harm dogs too (ASPCA). The peanut butter in our kit is xylitol-free. As with any treat, check with your vet first.
When should I order for the holidays?
Give individual kits, including the dog kit, 7 days to be packed and delivered, so order at least a week before you need it. Carriers often run slower in December, so a few extra days won't hurt. Running out of time? The gift card arrives by email right away.
Please check with your vet before feeding your dog any homemade treats.
About the author
Paula has been baking since she was five or six years old. She never went to culinary school. She taught herself one recipe at a time, then spent years baking specialty orders for weddings, birthdays and showers before founding Crumble Crate. Today she develops and tests every Crumble Crate recipe herself, with Layla on floor-cleanup duty. 10,847 bakers rate Crumble Crate 4.9 out of 5. Read Paula's story.
