Pencil Treat Bags

June 17, 2026

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These pencil treat bags are a quick and easy back to school gift that kids will love! These treat bags are filled with kid-favorite snacks, like starbursts, goldfish crackers, and chocolate kisses. They are perfect for back to school snacks, back to school party gifts, and teacher appreciation gifts. They even make great end of the year gifts for students! And, if you’re looking for more back to school ideas, try making these chocolate covered apple chips or these pencil ice cream cone cupcakes!

Pencil Treat Bags that are stuffed with kid-friendly snacks and candy in the color order to look like a pencil

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ingredients for this back to school gift - chocolate chips, marshmallows, goldfish, pink starburst, hershey kisses, piping bags, and string

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How To Make Pencil Treat Bags

Start by adding a teaspoon or two of chocolate chips to the tip of the piping bag for the lead of the pencil.


Add 2-3 miniature marshmallows.


Then, add 1-1/2 cups goldfish crackers for the yellow of the pencil.

Overhead view of colorful bowls of candy: pink wrapped starburst, white marshmallows, and chocolate chips on a light surface for these back to school snacks


Add in enough Hershey kisses to make a layer of silver.


Then, add Starburst candies to add a layer of pink for the eraser.

Close-up of a hand squeezing a clear plastic bag filled with snacks to resemble a pencil for these back to school party gifts


Tie the bags up with ribbon or string.


Repeat for all 5 piping bags.

Fun Variations For These Pencil Treat Bags

Pencil Treat Bags that are stuffed with kid-friendly snacks and candy in the color order to look like a pencil for these teacher appreciation gifts

You can swap out the ingredients for your favorite snacks. Just keep in mind to use snacks similar in color so the treat bag still looks like a pencil! Some ideas include:

Swap the Goldfish for Cheez-Its

Swap the chocolate chips for brown M&Ms

Swap the Starburst for pink Laffy Taffy, Hi-Chew, or Airheads

You can also personalize these pencil treat bags by adding cute tags to each bag with student names.

Back To School Treats

Apple Slice Cookies– These apple slice cookies are the most fun and healthy snack for kids! Easy to make with simple toppings like peanut butter, chocolate chips, and coconut.

Apple Cupcakes– These apple cupcakes are the most adorable back to school treat! They are asy vanilla cupcakes decorated to look just like apples!

Pencil Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes– These pencil ice cream cone cupcakes are the most adorable back to school treat! Easy to make and perfect for classroom parties and first day celebrations.

Chocolate Covered Apple Chips– These chocolate covered apple chips are the most creative back to school treat! Chips dipped in chocolate and decorated to look just like apples — so fun!

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Pencil Treat Bags

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These pencil treat bags are the most adorable back to school gift for kids! Easy to make and perfect for classroom parties and teacher appreciation.

  • Author: stacie
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 5 treat bags 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Assembly
  • Cuisine: American

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Start by adding a tsp or two of chocolate chips to the tip of the piping bag.

Add 2-3 miniature marshmallows.

Add 1-1/2 cups goldfish crackers.

Add enough Hershey kisses to make a layer of silver.

Add Starburst candies to add a layer of pink for the eraser.

Tie the bags up with ribbon or string.

Repeat for all 5 piping bags.

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Stacie is a former first grade teacher who loves to share educational activities to help kids learn, grow, and develop! She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Child Development with a focus on Mental Health.

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