🍎 Smart Cookie! Back-to-School Cookie Decorating Class 📚
Join us for our Smart Cookie! cookie decorating class and celebrate the start of a brand-new school year with the sweetest lesson of all!
We'll be decorating an adorable 6-cookie back-to-school set featuring a pencil, crayon, backpack, smart little worm, ABC letters, and a paint brush. Whether you're celebrating the first day of school, treating your favorite teacher, or simply love cute seasonal cookies, this class is the perfect way to kick off the school year. Don't miss this fun 6-cookie, 4-icing-color decorating experience!
You'll leave with a solid understanding of sugar cookie decorating basics along with several fun techniques we'll cover throughout class. More information on refunds, what to bring, class credits, and FAQs can be found below—we can't wait to decorate with you!
This class is perfect for beginner cookiers or anyone curious about cookie decorating. If you've ever been intimidated by royal icing, struggled with flooding, or simply want a creative afternoon with friends or family, this class is for you! Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve yours before they're gone.
🍎 About This Class
We provide everything you'll need: cookies, icing, decorating tools, and a bakery box to take your finished creations home—we just need YOU!
Each guest receives:
6 pre-baked sugar cookies
4 icing colors
All the tools needed to decorate like a pro
Everything is prepared before class, so there's no baking or icing mixing required. Just arrive ready to have fun!
This class will be held at Billy's Bakery, located at 410 Columbus Avenue, New York. Seating is limited to 6 guests, making this a cozy, hands-on experience where everyone receives plenty of individual instruction. Come solo, bring a friend, or enjoy a fun family outing!
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 12 must attend with a ticketed adult.
🍎 FAQ
What will I be doing in class?
Besides earning your "Smart Cookie" title? You'll learn cookie decorating basics, practice techniques like outlining, flooding, wet-on-wet decorating, and more while completing your own adorable back-to-school cookie collection to take home.
Do I need baking experience?
Not at all! No baking experience is necessary. Your cookies and icing are freshly prepared before class and ready to decorate. If you already have decorating experience, I'm always happy to answer questions about royal icing, dough, and decorating techniques.
What will we learn?
You'll learn:
Royal icing basics
Why icing consistency matters
Tips for smooth flooding and crisp outlines
Decorative techniques perfect for these playful back-to-school designs
Or let your creativity shine and decorate your cookies however you'd like—there's no wrong answer!
What do I need to bring?
Nothing but your creativity! Everything is provided.
Optional but recommended:
An apron (royal icing can get messy!)
Your phone for photos
Your best back-to-school spirit!
🍎 Additional Details
Take-Home Kits
Want extra decorating practice? Add a DIY take-home kit at checkout! Each kit includes everything used during class plus step-by-step instructions so you can recreate the fun at home.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 7 days before class for a refund.
Cancel up to 4 days before class for class credit.
Cancellations within 4 days are non-refundable, but you'll receive 20% off a future class.
You're always welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend if you can't attend.
Allergens
Cookies contain: butter, sugar, flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt.
Prepared in a kitchen that also handles dairy and nuts. Please consider allergies before registering.
Low Enrollment / Weather
Classes with fewer than 3 attendees may be canceled (a refund or class credit will be offered).
If severe weather occurs, we'll contact you with available options.