As much as I don’t want to think about it, the first day of school is right around the corner {groan}. We have a tradition of having a school-themed treat on the first day of school {scroll to the bottom for links to some of our past treats} and I have a super simple idea to share with you: a back to school apple cone. This little treat couldn’t be easier to make and the kids will love celebrating the first day with ice cream!
Start with a plain ice cream cone. I like the colored cones because the pink one fits in better with the apple theme but a plain colored cone will also work well. And let’s face it, kids just aren’t that picky about the details!
Add a rounded scoop of pink ice cream. Strawberry, raspberry, and bubblegum flavors are all perfectly pink.
Poke a stick pretzel into the center of the ice cream to act as an apple stem and add a candy leaf. I look for any flat green candy and cut it into a leaf shape using a sharp knife or kitchen shears. If you can’t find flat green candy, use a gumdrop, roll it out with a rolling pin, and cut it into a leaf.
Super easy, right? The kids will love celebrating school in style and you can chalk this little treat up as another memory created!
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For more fun first day of school treats, be sure to check out these simple back to school apple cupcakes …
… easy and delicious apple-shaped hand pies …
… and an apple cinnamon roll idea that would be perfect for a first day breakfast!
Oh my! These are just so darling and clever. And easy! I love easy. 🙂