Chalkboard Brownies 

Chalkboard Brownies are a delightful and visually appealing treat, perfect for back to school celebrations. These brownies feature a fudgy base adorned with a "chalkboard" frame and playful decorations, making them both tasty and fun to look at. They're simple to make, requiring minimal ingredients and equipment, and are sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 brownie mix (prepared according to package directions)

• 1 can chocolate frosting

• 1 tube white icing

• Red gel food coloring

• Green M&Ms

Directions

1. Prepare the Brownies: Bake the brownies according to the package instructions. For uniformity, consider using a mini loaf pan or a rectangular pan. Once baked, allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

2. Decorate the Brownies:

   • Chalkboard Frame: Fill a piping bag with chocolate frosting fitted with a small basketweave tip (e.g., Wilton #47). Pipe a "wooden" frame around the edges of each brownie. For a woodgrain effect, ensure the side of the tip with the teeth is facing up while piping.

   • Math Equations: Fill a piping bag with white icing fitted with a small round tip (e.g., Wilton #5). Pipe simple math equations or symbols onto the center of each brownie to mimic a chalkboard.

   • Apple Decoration: Color a small amount of white icing with red gel food coloring. Place this colored icing in a piping bag with the tip cut off or in a sandwich bag with a corner cut off. Pipe apple shapes on the lower right corner of each "chalkboard" frame. Place a green M&M at the top of each apple to represent the leaf.

3. Serve and Enjoy: Allow the decorated brownies to set before serving. These treats are best enjoyed at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 209 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 24 g

• Protein: 3 g

• Fat: 12 g

  • Saturated Fat: 7 g

  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g

  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g

  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g

• Cholesterol: 35 mg

• Sodium: 93 mg

• Potassium: 120 mg

• Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 17 g

• Vitamin A: 213 IU

• Vitamin C: 1 mg

• Calcium: 18 mg

• Iron: 2 mg