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Homemade Ice Cream Cones Recipe

Nothing elevates a scoop of ice cream quite like a crispy, homemade ice cream cone. Picture this: after a long day, you sit down with a bowl of your favorite ice cream
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 127 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Stovetop Sugar Cones

  • ⅔ cup plain all-purpose flour
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup superfine granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of fine sea salt

Waffle Cones

  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons plain all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup ½ stick unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

For Dipping

  • Melted semisweet or bittersweet chocolate

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

  • Gather all your ingredients on a clean countertop. This will make the whole process smoother.

Step 2: Stovetop Sugar Cones

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the egg whites until slightly frothy.
  • Add the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the egg whites. Combine well.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth.

Step 3: Cook the Sugar Cones

  • Preheat a cone maker or a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour a small amount of batter onto the hot surface and spread it into a thin circle, about 5 inches in diameter.
  • Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
  • Quickly remove the cone from the surface and shape it around a cone mold or a rolled-up piece of parchment paper. Hold until it sets.

Step 4: Waffle Cones

  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the whole egg and egg white together. Add the melted butter, milk, and almond extract.
  • Stir in the chopped nuts.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet until completely combined.

Step 5: Cook the Waffle Cones

  • Preheat a waffle cone maker or a waffle iron.
  • Pour the batter onto the heated surface and close the lid. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
  • Remove and quickly form it into a cone shape, using the same method as above.

Step 6: Dip the Cones (Optional)

  • Melt chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler. Dip the top of your cones into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with nuts or sprinkles. Allow to cool before filling with ice cream.

Notes

  • Use Cold Ingredients: Cold milk and eggs create a smoother batter.
  • Don’t Overcook: Make sure to keep an eye on your cones; they can quickly go from golden brown to burnt.
  • Experiment with Flavors: Feel free to swap in flavored extracts or add cocoa powder to your batter.
  • Keep an Eye on the Temperature: If the batter spreads too much, decrease the heat slightly to ensure they cook without becoming too flat.
  • Shape with Care: Work quickly when shaping the cones; they harden fast.

Nutrition

Serving: 41gCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 5.3gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 93mgSugar: 6g
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