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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Chocolates

    Edible Chalkboard

    Published: May 20, '11 · Modified: Apr 25, '20 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Surprise your child's teacher with an Edible Chalkboard! This simple treat is so much fun to make and such an easy project. Have fun creating this tasty craft with your kids!

    edible chalkboard

    The end of the school year was always so exciting for me, knowing that I'd get to spend a few months hanging out either at the pool or in a friend's back yard just having fun. However, knowing that I would not be in class with my favorite teachers the next year always made me a little sad.

    So, as the school year was coming to an end, my mom and I would create handmade crafts or bake up some sweet treats to give to my teachers to thank them for being so special.If you and your kids are looking for a project to do together that would make a great teacher's gift, why not try making these really cute chalkboards made from chocolate?

    You can personalize these edible chalk boards with a special message from your child and I am certain any teacher would love receiving this gift.

    teacher appreciation treat

    These chocolate chalkboards can be made several different ways. I made my own large chocolate bars, but you can just buy your favorite chocolate bars if you prefer.

    You will need to make your own edible chalk, by pouring melted white confectionery coating/candy melts (or tempered white chocolate) into a drinking straw. Once the candy is hardened, you simply push the candy chalk out of the straw, using a wooden skewer or toothpick, and break it into pieces. Then you use the chalk to write a special message on the chocolate chalkboard.

    A bit of powdered sugar can be sprinkled over the chocolate chalkboard and brushed off using a pastry brush to make your chalkboard look as though it has been used by a classroom of students. If you want to add some special touches to your boards, you can add a frame, an apple, or any other decoration using modeling chocolate.

    Chocolate Chalkboards

    Before you begin, if you plan on making your own candy bars and/or modeling chocolate decorations and are not experienced making chocolate, check out my Chocolate Making Tips. You will find all you need to know about making and coloring modeling chocolate to use as decorations for your chalkboards.

    Ingredients:

    dark chocolate candy bars (larger, thicker bars work best)

    white confectionery coating/candy melts (¼ cup makes enough chalk for 8-10 boards)
    powdered sugar (about ¼ teaspoon per chalkboard)
    optional decorations: modeling chocolate

    Special Equipment Needed:

    disposable pastry bag or a zip top bag
    drinking straws (don't use bendable straws with ridges, you need a smooth surface)
    glass filled with a few inches of sugar
    wooden skewer or long toothpick
    optional: candy bar candy molds (I used a 6-½" by 4-½" rectangle mold)

    Instructions:

    Candy Bars (You can buy them or make them.)how to make edible chalkboard

    If making your own candy bars, melt dark confectionery coating/candy melts (or temper pure dark chocolate) and pour into candy bar molds. Freeze candy to set (refrigerate pure chocolate bars) then un-mold the bars and let them come up to room temperature before proceeding.Note: The candy mold that I used needed 5.75 ounces to fill, so I used just over a pound of chocolate to make my three bars.

    The amount of chocolate you will need will depend on the size of candy bar mold you use. I recommend you use bars at least this big to make your chalkboards. If you buy bars, make sure they are at least 5" long, so you have plenty of room to write your message.If you make or buy break apart bars (bars that are scored on one side to make it easier to break apart the candy bar) make sure the bars are pretty thick. When you write on them with the white chocolate chalk, you'll need to use a bit of pressure and you don't want to break your bars. You might want to buy or make an extra bar just in case you do break one. Just a thought. I hate having to run to the store in the middle of a project. Plus an extra chocolate bar will never go to waste.

    Now to transform your candy bar into a chalkboard, you need to rough up the surface of the candy bar. Take a pastry brush or a paper towel and rub the bar to take away the shine of the bar. You don't want to rub so hard that you end up with indentations, just enough to dull the surface.

    To make the white chocolate chalk:

    how to make edible chalk

    Pour a few inches of sugar in a glass. Insert drinking straws into the sugar. I used three straws and had more than enough chalk for my three chalkboards. Pour ¼ cup of white confectionery coating into a small microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 10 seconds. Stir. Heat for 10 more seconds. Stir vigorously.

    If wafers aren't melted, heat for 10 second intervals on medium power, stirring after each until melted. This small amount of candy will burn very easily, so be sure to melt slowly. You can also melt using a double boiler or skillet.Once melted pour into a disposable pastry bag or a zip top bag. Cut the tip off the bag. Squeeze candy into each of the straws filling completely. Squeeze remaining candy back into the bowl - if you plan to add any decorations to your chalkboards you will need it to attach the pieces of modeling chocolate.

    If you aren't going to add decorations, squeeze the remaining candy onto a piece of parchment paper and freeze it for 5 minutes then you can use it for another project.Freeze your candy filled straws for 5-10 minutes. Set your timer. You don't want to forget them in the freezer as the candy will become sticky if left in the freezer too long and wont come out of the straw.

    To remove the candy from the straw, push a wooden skewer or toothpick into the straw and push the candy up and out of the straw. If the candy won't come out, you may need to freeze it for a minute or two longer.Break the candy chalk into pieces. Allow to come to room temperature before using on chocolate chalkboard.

    how to decorate edible chalkboard

    Use the candy chalk to write a special message on your candy bars. You will break several pieces of candy chalk while writing each message. Well, I did, anyway. I found smaller pieces worked best. Once you've completed your writing, sprinkle some powdered sugar over the candy bar.Use the pastry brush to brush the powdered sugar across the candy bar. Your chalkboard now looks like it has had a lot of school lessons written and wiped away over the years. You can stop now. The chalkboards will surely be a big hit just as they are. Wrap them in clear cellophane bags or using clear cellophane sheets. Tie on some ribbon and you have a fun teacher's gift.

    If you want a more elaborate chalkboard you can use modeling chocolate to add decorations:

    modeling chocolate chalkboard

    To add a frame around your chalkboard:

    Dust your work surface with some powdered sugar. Roll some brown modeling chocolate (either make modeling chocolate using milk chocolate or tint white modeling chocolate with brown candy coloring) out to ⅛" thickness. Cut into ½"-1" thick strips.

    Place one strip on each of the four sides of your chalkboard, overlapping the strips at the corners. You need to cut the strips at the corners so that they match up nicely.

    The easiest way to do this is to cut down through the overlapping strips at a 45 degree angle. Remove the excess modeling chocolate then gently press the two angled strips together. Repeat with all the corners.

    teacher appreciation treat

    Reheat the white candy melts in the microwave on defrost for 10 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. Use a bit of melted candy to attach the frame pieces and a few pieces of candy chalk to the chalkboard.

    #1 teacher gift

    To make an apple, color some white modeling chocolate with red candy coloring. Pinch off about a teaspoonful and roll into a ball.  Flatten and shape it into an apple shape.  Color some modeling chocolate brown to create the apple stems and some green for the leaves.  Attach decorations with melted confectionery coating/candy melts.

    special teacher treats

    These chocolate chalkboards can be personalized for any occasion and will make great gifts for teachers, students, and faculty members.

    Surprise your child's teacher with an Edible Chalkboard! This simple treat is so much fun to make and such an easy project. Have fun creating this tasty craft with your kids!

    If you are looking for more fun Back to School or Teacher Appreciation Gift ideas be sure to check out all these other amazing food craft and recipe ideas on my School & Teacher Treats Page.

    Whether you want to surprise your kids when they head back to school or thank a teacher for a job well done, these cute school and teacher's treats will score you an A+.

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    1. Two Shades of Pink

      June 16, 2011 at 12:51 pm

      These are incredible...just unbelievably creative. Saw this on OPT and I just HAD to peek in! So glad I did. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Jenn (Cookies Cupcakes Cardio)

      June 12, 2011 at 4:58 am

      That's a great idea! I'm a teacher and would LOVE to get such a thoughtful gift!

      Reply
    3. Aimee

      June 10, 2011 at 2:33 am

      You are a genius. I love everything you are doing here. Totally going to be a follower!!

      Reply
    4. Craft 4 Change

      June 07, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      This is just about the cutest thing I have ever seen! A-dorable! Thanks for sharing. ~~ Robyne

      Reply
    5. Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      May 26, 2011 at 3:08 pm

      It is so exciting to see so many nice comments about my chocolate chalkboards. I hope you enjoy making them and that all the teachers that receive them as gifts think they are sweet.

      Reply
    6. Heather

      May 25, 2011 at 4:50 pm

      These chalk boards are so stinkin' cute

      Reply
    7. Cheryl @ Sew Can Do

      May 25, 2011 at 4:36 pm

      This is very cool. Am now a new follower:) I'm currently looking for guest posters for tasty treat projects this summer - would love to have you share an idea!

      Reply
    8. Deb

      May 25, 2011 at 1:01 pm

      I was wondering what to get the teachers this year. These are perfect and my kids will love making them. Thanks for the great idea!

      Reply
    9. Persnickety Hall

      May 24, 2011 at 2:40 am

      Amazing! I swear, every time you post i am blown away.

      Reply
    10. Becky Green

      May 23, 2011 at 3:33 pm

      This is REALLY GREAT!!! Someone DEFINATELY has on their CREATIVE HAT!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!! Wish my kids were still in school!!!!!!! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Corinne

      May 23, 2011 at 1:17 pm

      So creative! I may try these for my son's teachers this year. Thank you for a great idea!

      Reply
    12. Shannon

      May 23, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      Oh wow, this is so clever! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to try it with the kids...

      Reply
    13. Bridget

      May 23, 2011 at 11:44 am

      Wow wow wow thanks a bunch for this post what a great end of the year post for a lucky teacher.

      Reply
    14. Chic Cookies

      May 23, 2011 at 11:11 am

      Unbelievable. Wow, this is crazy amazing! I posted a link on ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com 🙂 One more wow. Wow.

      Reply
    15. ringr

      May 22, 2011 at 8:46 pm

      I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS! As a teacher (by day, chef by night), I may be making these for co-workers for the end of the year (and what a great retirement add-on as well). Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    16. Bea Roque

      May 22, 2011 at 8:26 pm

      OMG!!! How cute is that!!!!... Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    17. Mandy

      May 22, 2011 at 7:49 pm

      This looks amazing! So creative and beautiful--what a wonderful gift idea!

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    18. Yadi I.

      May 22, 2011 at 5:50 pm

      How amazing is this! I'm a teacher and I would've never thought of making something like this. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    19. Kim @ Party Frosting!

      May 20, 2011 at 10:52 pm

      Total genius!!! I can't wait to post a link to your site tonight for my readers! love it!

      hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!

      Reply
    20. laurielufkin

      May 20, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      And I repeat......so clever!!!

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