Back-to-School Cookie Recipes Kids Will Love

July is quickly coming to an end and before you know it, it’s back-to-school time. While parents may welcome the routine, many children dread summer’s end. Here’s a simple idea to make that first day—or any afternoon after school—feel a little sweeter: alphabet cookies. These charming cookies, made by Amanda at i am baker, are colorful, crisp, and perfectly playful for kids of all ages.

The design is clean and cheerful: bright icing colors, simple dashed borders, and clearly piped letters that make each cookie feel like a tiny, edible lesson. These alphabet cookies work well for classroom treats, lunchbox surprises, or a themed back-to-school party. Because they combine visual appeal with a classic buttery cookie texture, they appeal to both kids and adults.

Tips for making or serving alphabet cookies:

Choose contrasting icing colors so the letters stand out—primary tones like red, blue, and yellow work especially well for a school theme.
Use a small round piping tip for the dashed borders and a slightly smaller tip for the letters to keep each detail crisp.
Bake cookies on a parchment-lined sheet for even coloring and easy removal.
Allow royal icing or glaze to set fully before stacking or packing to preserve the design.
Pack a few cookies with a note—spelling a simple word or a child’s name—so each treat feels personal.

These cookies are a lovely example of how simple decorations can transform a basic recipe into something memorable. Amanda’s work on i am baker offers many creative ideas for cookies, cakes, and other sweet projects; her alphabet cookie post captures this playful, stylish approach perfectly.

Thanks to Amanda for the delightful inspiration—these alphabet cookies are an easy way to add color and fun to the back-to-school routine.