These Vanilla Wafer Pencils are a simple, no-bake snack for back-to-school season. They’re quick to make and great for packing in your kids’ lunchboxes or serving at a classroom party. It only takes about 10 minutes, making it ideal for busy afternoons.

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This snack recipe is a sweet little way to get kids excited about school snacks. Made with classic vanilla wafers transformed into little pencil shapes, the ends are dipped in pink candy melts for a fun, colorful touch.

For more easy school snack ideas, I have these Apple Pretzel Treats and Ruler Rice Krispies — great for making back-to-school season extra fun for the kids!

How to Make Vanilla Wafer Pencils

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

1 package sugar free vanilla wafer cookies
¼ cup pink candy melts
¼ cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips

Step by Step Guide

1. Start by lining your work surface with parchment paper.

2. Using a serrated knife, trim the corners off one end of each vanilla wafer cookie to form the pointed tip of the pencil.

3. Melt the pink candy melts and dip the flat end of each wafer into the pink coating. Let it set and harden.

4. Next, melt the white chocolate and dip the pointed tip of each pencil, then quickly press a mini chocolate chip onto the tip to create the pencil “lead.”

5. Place the pencils on the parchment and allow them to fully harden before handling.

Serve and Enjoy!

Important Recipe Notes

Use a serrated knife for cleaner, easier cuts when shaping the wafer tips.
Work on parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Let each candy melt coating fully harden before moving on to the next step to avoid smudging.
If you don’t have pink candy melts, you can substitute with colored white chocolate or candy melts of your choice.
Store your Vanilla Wafer Pencils in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp for up to one week.

Ingredients

1 package sugar free vanilla wafer cookies
¼ cup pink candy melts
¼ cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Start by lining your work surface with parchment paper.
Using a serrated knife, trim the corners off one end of each vanilla wafer cookie to form the pointed tip of the pencil.
Melt the pink candy melts and dip the flat end of each wafer into the pink coating. Let it set and harden.
Next, melt the white chocolate and dip the pointed tip of each pencil, then quickly press a mini chocolate chip onto the tip to create the pencil “lead.”
Place the pencils on the parchment and allow them to fully harden before handling.

Author: carlycampbell