Star Sugar Cookies – Back-to-School Treats

Star Sugar Cookies – Back-to-School Treats that are sure to delight. Every student deserves a gold star—and now, they can have one that’s sweet, buttery, and made with love! These Star Sugar Cookies are the final cookie in my Back-to-School Cookie Decorating Series, and they’re full of charm and encouragement.

We’re ending on a high note with two versions:

• A beginner-friendly cookie that proudly says A+
• A fun, intermediate “Star Boy” design made entirely from simple shapes!

Let’s get decorating—and finish this set like the stars we are. 💫

⭐ Cookie #1: A+ Gold Star (Beginner-Friendly)

This sweet little star is super simple and so, so cute. It’s the kind of cookie that shouts, “Great job!”—without needing a lot of time or materials. Great for beginners or quick batches!

🛠️ What You’ll Need:

• Star-shaped cookie cutter
• Baked & cooled sugar cookies
• Royal icing in:
  • Yellow (outline + flood)
  • Black (outline only)
• Piping bags + tips #1 and #3

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Outline the Star:
   Use yellow outline icing and a #1 tip to trace the shape of the star cookie.
2. Flood the Cookie:
   Fill the star with yellow flood icing. Be sure to scribble a little icing in the center first and then fill from the outside in—this helps avoid dips and sunken centers.
3. Let It Dry:
   Set aside for at least 1 hour, or longer if you plan to stack or decorate further.
4. Add the A+:
   Once dry, use black outline icing and a #1 tip to pipe a simple block-style “A” and a plus sign to its right.

🎉 That’s it! A simple cookie with big charm—perfect for teachers, students, or anyone earning a gold star.

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🌟 Cookie #2: Star Boy Cookie (Intermediate)

This cookie takes a bit more time but is SO worth it. We’re turning a star into a superhero-style character using nothing but simple shapes and a little imagination. Trust me—it’s easier than it sounds, and the final result is totally magical.

🎨 What You’ll Need:

• Star-shaped cookie cutter
• Baked and cooled sugar cookie
• Royal icing in:
  • Yellow (outline + flood for star)
  • White (head, hands, feet)
  • Blue or color of choice (body)
  • Black (details/outline)
• Piping bags + tips #1 and #3
• Scribe tool or toothpick

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Flood the Star Base:
   Outline and flood the cookie with yellow icing. Don’t forget the scribble technique before flooding.
   Carefully transfer the cookie to a drying rack with a thin spatula and let it dry completely (minimum 1 hour).

👦 Build Your Star Boy (Using Shapes!):

We’ll build the body using:

• Triangles for the arms and legs
• A rectangle for the torso
• Circles for the head, hands, and feet

Here’s how:

✋ Arms:

• Pipe a straight horizontal blue line into the left and right points of the star.
• From each end, pipe diagonal lines that meet below the middle to create upside-down triangles (wide side facing up).

👣 Legs:

• Repeat this method with the bottom two points of the star.

🟦 Body:

• Pipe two vertical blue lines connecting the tops of the legs to the bottom of the arms—creating a rectangle between them.
• Flood the entire body area.

✏️ Feeling unsure? Practice on parchment paper over a sketched star! Let the best one dry, then glue it to a real cookie with a bit of icing. Easy win!

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😊 Add Head, Hands, & Feet:

• Pipe a white circle in the top point of the star for the head.
• Add smaller white dots near the end of each arm and leg for the hands and feet.

✍️ Add Details:

• Once the body has set, outline the figure in black icing.
• Extend the black lines to connect the hands and feet to the limbs.
• Pipe a belt and collar with black icing for added style.
• Add small black dots to hands and feet.

🧑‍🎨 Face Time!

• Pipe a half-circle hairline at the top of the head.
• Add three short bangs using quick downward strokes.
• Pipe two dots for eyes, and a small smile-shaped curve for the mouth.

💡 Don’t overthink the face! It’s meant to be playful and a little cartoony.

🎥 Watch the Star Boy Cookie video tutorial here:

✨ Twinkle as bright as the stars

These star cookies are a bright and cheerful way to wrap up your back-to-school decorating. From a simple A+ to a full-on Star Boy, they remind us that school is about more than books—it’s about celebrating effort, creativity, and every little win.

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