Back-to-School Homemade Lunchbox Cookies

There's something special about opening a lunchbox and finding a homemade cookie tucked inside. I've gathered some of my favorite cookies that are easy to pack for school lunches, summer programs, or any packed lunch.. If you're looking for even more family favorites, take a look at my Kid Friendly Cookies collection for additional cookie ideas.

From Chocolate Chip Cookies and Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies to colorful Peanut Butter M&M and Reese's Pieces Cookies, you'll find plenty of homemade treats that travel well and are easy to pack in a lunchbox.

Lunchbox Cookie Recipes

Peanut Butter M&M and Reese's Pieces Cookies

Soft, creamy peanut butter cookies loaded with mini M&M's and Reese's Pieces for the perfect sweet and salty bite.

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crisp Edges

These chewy chocolate chip cookies have soft centers, lightly crisp edges, and are packed with chocolate chips in every bite. With no chill time, they are easy to make and bake up with a classic texture that is hard to beat.

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Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft and chewy Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies made with warm spices and plump raisins for the perfect fall treat.

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Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

These easy apple cinnamon sugar cookies are soft, full of flavor, and kid-friendly! A perfect weekend bake to make with the kids.

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Brown Butter Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies

I love the slightly nutty flavor of the brown butter, really gives these cookies a great taste!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

These cookies have a fantastic cocoa flavor and are a great cookie to make for any occasion!

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Mini M&M Cookies

Mini M&M cookies feature crispy, colorful M&M candies that are added to the cookie dough and come out as a colorful chewy chocolate cookie.

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Oatmeal Cream Filled Cookies

Oatmeal and creamy icing filling go together so well. It was only natural to make a two-layered cookie with icing in the middle.

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Vanilla Orange Sugar Cookies

Vanilla orange sugar cookies with a light citrus glaze and a subtle hint of gold. These cookies are simple to decorate and perfect for holidays or special occasions.

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Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

These Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are soft in the center with lightly crisp edges and warm flavors from ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and rich molasses.

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Whether you're packing school lunches, planning after-school snacks, or just looking for cookies that travel well, these recipes are sure to become family favorites. I hope you find a few new cookies to bake and tuck into lunchboxes all school year long. Happy baking!