As the back-to-school season draws near, parents and children are getting back to routine, and nothing could be more creative and innovative than Lunchbox Pencil Wafer Cookies. Not only are these treats the cutest thing around but they help add that touch of nutritional goodness to keep young minds and bodies running strong through the day. Here’s how to do it:.
Recipe Description
Supplies / Ingredients:
Wafer cookies – rectangular shape preferable
White chocolate or vanilla candy melts
Yellow food coloring
Black food coloring
Optional – colored sprinkles or edible markers to decorate
Instructions:
Preparing your “Lead” and “Eraser”:
In 2 separate bowls, melt a little bit of the white chocolate or vanilla candy melts. Tint one bowl with the yellow food coloring (Tinted to make the Lead on the pencil), then add a little of the black food coloring to the other bowl to tint the color of the pencil “Eraser”.
Immersion each end of wafer cookies into the yellow coating about 1/4 inch. Place on parchment paper to cool and harden; repeat with white (colored black) coating on the opposite end of wafer cookie. Let them set up to be firm.
Once the chocolate has set, use a toothpick or fine-tip edible marker to add in details, like lines for the wood of the pencil, or dots for texture.
Optional Decorations:
Sprinkle colored sprinkles or add colored touch to it with edible markers by making some colorful patterns or even by writing some names or messages on the pencils.
Final Touches:
Let cookies stand undisturbed so that chocolate may dry fully and harden. Once cookies have all hardened transfer them to an airtight container if you wish to pack them in lunchboxes or for snack time.
Healthy Extras
Nutritional Boost
Wafers provide that ultra-light, crunch that kids love with very little sugar.
Andthat dark chocolate or cocoa based wafers, add an antioxidant punch and bit of luxuriousness.
The very little application of chocolate on top of it for decoration brings a smile to the face without tipping the nutritional balance.
Creativity and Fun:
Even children can help decorate the cookies and be creative.
One more reason for them to enjoy their lunch hour; a fun-themed treat
Portability and Convenience:
Go easily into the lunch box or as a snack when the child returns from school.
May be made some days in advance and stored to retain freshness.
Conclusion
Pencil Wafer Cookies are delicious and so much fun to make with kids as we get ready for school time with creativity and healthy snacks. Made with simple ingredients and decorated by the kids, these cookies were attracted not only to a child’s sense of taste but also the inventiveness of playing with food. Even if you are making this for a treat, you can guarantee that it brings to light the glee and joy of whomever it is presented to. So, why not add a little extra sweetness to the school day with many Pencil Wafer Cookies?
