Explore certified organic baking spices and handcrafted blends designed for cookies, cakes, breads, pies, and seasonal treats. From warm cinnamon and nutmeg to vanilla essentials and chai-inspired flavors, these small-batch spices bring depth, aroma, and comfort to every bake.

Great baking starts with fresh ingredients, and spices are no exception — a jar that's been sitting for years simply can't deliver the same warmth and aroma as one blended recently. Our small-batch approach means every spice retains its full flavor, whether you're stirring cinnamon into a batch of cookies, folding cardamom into a holiday bread, or building a chai-spiced cake from scratch. These blends are made to layer beautifully with butter, sugar, and vanilla, rounding out your favorite recipes with real depth.

Whether you're baking everyday favorites or holiday classics, Gneiss Spice baking essentials are thoughtfully crafted for bold flavor and fresh inspiration. Stock your pantry now and you'll always be ready for your next bake.

Organic Baking Spices & Baking Essentials

A hand holds Gneiss Spice Vanilla Pod Splits from Madagascar—perfect for making gourmet extract and paste—showcasing their concentrated flavor against a white background.
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Vanilla Pod Splits Origin Madagascar — Concentrated Flavor for Making Gourmet Extract and Paste
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From $ 26.99
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Commercial Grade Chopped Vanilla Pods — Mixture of Indian, Indonesian, Madagascar Splits
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From $ 22.99
$ 25.00
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A thick dark liquid made with Gneiss Spice Vanilla Pod Splits Origin Madagascar, known for its concentrated flavor for gourmet extract and paste, is poured from a blender into an amber glass jar on a white surface beside similar jars.
Vanilla Paste Bundle Kit — Create DIY Homemade Gourmet Gifts
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From $ 40.00
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A round container of Gneiss Spice Xanthan Gum All-Natural Thickener, filled with fine white powder and viewed from above against a plain background—ideal for gluten-free baking.
Xanthan Gum All-Natural Thickener
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From $ 2.00
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A small pile of Gneiss Spice Cinnamon Cassia (Ground), light brown and organic, scattered slightly on a white background.
Cinnamon Cassia (Ground)
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From $ 4.25
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A set of five Jar-Friendly Measuring Spoons from Gneiss Spice is elegantly displayed on a white background, showcasing measurements from 1 tablespoon to 1/8 teaspoon. Conveniently attached to a metal ring, these stainless steel spoons provide precision for any culinary task.
Jar-Friendly Measuring Spoons
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$ 16.00
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A mound of Gneiss Spice Cinnamon Ceylon (Ground), finely ground and light brown, is spread against a white background.
Cinnamon Ceylon (Ground)
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From $ 4.50
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Rosemary Leaf by Gneiss Spice displayed as a fresh, organic pile against a white background.
Rosemary Leaf
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From $ 4.00
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A hand holds the Gneiss Spice Organic & Fair Trade Vanilla Extract Kit in an Italian swing-top bottle—includes a recipe card and organic vanilla beans. Another bottle is blurred in the background.
Organic & Fair Trade Vanilla Extract Kit in Italian Swing Top Bottle — Includes Recipe Card
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From $ 30.00
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A hand holds several Gneiss Spice Organic Gourmet Vanilla Bean Pods—Fair Trade from Madagascar—with loose vanilla seeds visible on the fingers and palm, set against a white background.
Organic Gourmet Vanilla Bean Pods — Fair Trade from Madagascar
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From $ 27.00
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A mound of light brown Gneiss Spice Cardamom (Ground) is scattered on a white background—ideal for those wanting organic cardamom in zero-waste spice packaging.
Cardamom (Ground)
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From $ 10.50
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A mound of Gneiss Spice Clove (Ground) sits on a white background, with fine brown powder and scattered loose grounds around the edges.
Clove (Ground)
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From $ 4.50
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A pile of Gneiss Spice Fennel Seed (Whole) scattered on a white background, ideal for zero-waste spice refills.
Fennel Seed (Whole)
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From $ 4.00
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A hand holds a bundle of Gneiss Spice Vanilla Pod Splits Origin Madagascar—concentrated flavor for making gourmet extract and paste—against a white background, with the person wearing a colorful beaded bracelet.
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Bulk Vanilla Pod Splits Origin Madagascar — Concentrated Flavor for Making Gourmet Extract and Paste
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$ 99.99
$ 110.00
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A white bowl of Gneiss Spice Sesame Seed (Tan) Organic, viewed from above on a white background—ideal for zero-waste spice refills and shipped in compostable packaging.
Sesame Seed (Tan) Organic
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From $ 4.00
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A white bowl filled with Gneiss Spice Baking Powder All-Natural, aluminum-free, is viewed from above against a plain white background.
Baking Powder All-Natural
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From $ 3.50
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A mound of Gneiss Spice Lemon Peel (Powder) — USA Grown sits on a white background, offering a finely ground, light yellow organic spice ideal for cooking or baking.
Lemon Peel (Powder) — USA Grown
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From $ 6.50
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Gneiss Spice Lavender Buds, a mix of purple, green, and brown dried flowers, are perfect as an organic spice for kitchen or craft projects.
Lavender Buds
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From $ 4.50
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A small heap of Gneiss Spice Allspice Pimento Berries (Ground) is scattered on a white background—organic and available in zero-waste spice refills.
Allspice Pimento Berries (Ground)
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From $ 4.50
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A wooden bowl filled with Gneiss Spice Cyprus Salt (Large Pyramid Flakes) is viewed from above on a white background.
Cyprus Salt (Large Pyramid Flakes)
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From $ 5.00
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A pile of Gneiss Spice Bagel — No Fennel seasoning sits on a white background, featuring dried minced garlic, onion, black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and salt—ideal for zero-waste spice refills.
Bagel — No Fennel
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From $ 4.50
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A pile of Gneiss Spice Bagel Original, featuring dried garlic, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and salt, rests on a white background.
Bagel Original
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From $ 4.50
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A loosely scattered mound of light brown Pumpkin Pie (Salt-Free) ground spice by Gneiss Spice sits on a white background—this organic blend comes in compostable packaging for a sustainable touch.
Pumpkin Pie (Salt-Free)
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From $ 4.50
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Fine white vinegar powder in a round dish, seen from above
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From $ 3.75
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The Gneiss Spice Mini Measuring Spoons feature three stainless steel spoons labeled "DASH," "PINCH," and "SMIDGEN," conveniently nested on a ring. The "DASH" spoon is ideal for adding a precise amount of spice. These dishwasher-safe spoons are stylishly displayed against a plain white background.
Mini Measuring Spoons
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$ 7.00
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Gneiss Spice Poppy Seed (Whole)—small, round black and gray seeds—are perfect for your organic spice refill, shown scattered on a white background.
Poppy Seed (Whole)
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From $ 4.00
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A small pile of finely ground brown Apple Pie Spice Blend (Salt-Free) from Gneiss Spice is spread on a white background.
Apple Pie Spice Blend (Salt-Free)
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From $ 4.50
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Gneiss Spice Ginger (Crystallized): bite-sized, sugar-coated ginger cubes arranged on a white background—ideal for recipes or zero-waste spice refills in compostable packaging.
Ginger (Crystallized)
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From $ 4.50
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The Gneiss Spice Magnetic Nutmeg Grater features sharp, raised holes and a curved metal design, perfect for grating nutmeg, ginger, or garlic.
Magnetic Nutmeg Grater
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$ 7.00
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A white ceramic bowl is filled with a generous heap of Gneiss Spice's fine, pure Cream of Tartar powder, ideal for all your baking needs, set against a plain background.
Cream of Tartar
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From $ 4.50
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A pile of Gneiss Spice Caraway Seed (Whole) is scattered on a white background.
Caraway Seed (Whole)
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From $ 4.00
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Gneiss Spice Hibiscus Petals—deep red, slightly curled, and organic—are perfect for vibrant hibiscus tea or as a zero-waste spice to enhance your kitchen creations. Displayed beautifully against a white background.
Hibiscus Petals
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From $ 4.50
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Loose black tea leaves are spread out on a white background, delicately infused with Gneiss Spice Pure Vanilla Bean Powder—ground pods for concentrated flavor in desserts and spice blends—for an elevated aroma.
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Pure Vanilla Bean Powder — Ground Pods for Concentrated Flavor in Desserts and Spice Blends
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From $ 19.99
$ 25.00
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A small pile of Gneiss Spice Spiced Coffee Sugar — Vanilla Chai, a brown finely ground powder with Turkish-inspired flavor, is scattered on a white background.
Spiced Coffee Sugar — Vanilla Chai
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From $ 5.50
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A bowl of Gneiss Spice French Sea Salt — Fleur de Sel.
French Sea Salt — Fleur de Sel
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From $ 7.00
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Gneiss Spice Vanilla Salt—Sel Gris infused with pure vanilla powder—is shown in a wooden bowl from above on a white background, ideal for zero-waste spice refills and comes in compostable packaging.
Vanilla Salt — Sel Gris Infused with Pure Vanilla Powder
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From $ 7.00
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A small mound of Gneiss Spice Lime Peel (Powder), light beige and finely textured, is spread on a white background—ideal as an organic kitchen ingredient from zero-waste spice refills.
Lime Peel (Powder)
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From $ 5.50
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Gneiss Spice’s Organic Sesame Seed (Tuxedo), in striking black and white, is scattered on a white background—ideal for zero-waste spice refills.
Sesame Seed (Tuxedo) Organic
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From $ 4.00
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Fine white vinegar powder in a round dish, seen from above
Vinegar Powder
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From $ 4.50
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A round container of Gneiss Spice Arrowroot Powder, white and powdery in texture, is photographed from above against a white background.
Arrowroot Powder
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From $ 4.50
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The Gneiss Spice Spice Sifter & Shaker for cinnamon and powdered sugar features a round mesh sieve and a long, looped handle—ideal for sifting tasks that require more precision than mini mesh spoons or hand-carved wooden spoons.
Spice Sifter & Shaker For Cinnamon & Powdered Sugar
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$ 6.00
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A pile of Gneiss Spice Organic Toasted Sesame Seeds is scattered on a white background, ideal for zero-waste spice refills.
Sesame Seed (Toasted) Organic
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From $ 4.00
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A round wooden bowl filled with Gneiss Spice's Hiwa Kai — Charcoal Infused Hawaiian Salt sits against a white background.
Hiwa Kai — Charcoal Infused Hawaiian Salt
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From $ 5.00
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Gneiss Spice Rosemary Leaf (Powder), a finely ground, light brown-green organic spice, is displayed on a white background.
Rosemary Leaf (Powder)
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From $ 4.50
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A wooden bowl filled with coarse, light brown Gneiss Spice Vanilla Infused Sugar granules, photographed from above on a white background.
Vanilla Infused Sugar
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From $ 6.00
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A small mound of Gneiss Spice Orange Peel (Powder), fine and light beige, is spread on a white background.
Orange Peel (Powder)
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From $ 5.00
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Three hexagonal glass jars from Gneiss Spice, filled with Dessert Salts—Espresso, Vanilla Infused, and Fleur de Sel—are arranged together on a white background.
Dessert Salts — Espresso, Vanilla Infused & Fleur de Sel
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From $ 30.00
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Gneiss Spice's Bagel Original (Salt-Free) seasoning, featuring organic black and white sesame seeds, dried minced garlic, and onion flakes, is scattered on a white background—a flavorful, zero-waste spice blend.
Bagel Original (Salt-Free)
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From $ 4.50
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Viewed from above, a hexagonal glass jar showcases Gneiss Spice's Sprinkles — All-Natural Rainbow "Softies," featuring vibrant shades of pink, yellow, green, blue, and white.
Sprinkles — All-Natural Rainbow "Softies"
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From $ 4.00
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A hand holds a small brown glass bottle labeled "vanilla"—from the Gneiss Spice Vanilla Extract Bundle Kit for homemade gourmet gifts. The uncapped bottle stands against a neutral, blurred background.
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Vanilla Extract Bundle Kit — Create Homemade Gourmet Gifts
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From $ 39.99
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FAQ

What are the best baking spices for cookies, cakes, and pies?

The classics carry most baking: cinnamon (Cassia for bold, Ceylon for delicate), nutmeg, allspice, clove, cardamom, and ginger. For pies and quick breads, ready-made blends like Apple Pie Spice and Pumpkin Pie save time. A touch of orange or lemon peel adds brightness, and lavender or rosemary work beautifully in shortbreads and scones.

What's the difference between all the Cassia and Ceylon cinnamon?

We carry Cassia and Ceylon cinnamon in several forms. Cassia is bold and spicy, the familiar "cinnamon" flavor, and comes ground, in sticks, or in chips. Ceylon is milder, more delicate and floral, available ground or in flakes. Sticks and chips are great for mulling and simmering, while ground is best for baking.

Should I use whole or ground spices for baking?

Ground is faster and gives even distribution through batters and doughs, which is why most baking recipes call for it. Whole spices (nutmeg, cardamom pods, vanilla beans) have more vibrant flavor since they haven't started losing aromatics; grate or grind them fresh for noticeably better results. A magnetic nutmeg grater makes this easy to do per recipe.

Do I need to buy vanilla extract, or can I make my own?

You can absolutely make your own, and it's often better than store-bought. Our Vanilla Extract Kit gives you everything you need: vanilla splits, a swing-top bottle, and a recipe card. Extract takes 6-8 weeks to develop, so start ahead of when you'll need it. For a faster option, our Vanilla Paste Kit is ready in an afternoon and replaces extract 1:1.