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Our crispy Homemade Waffle Cones are so easy to make, with the best flavor and golden crunch. They make ice cream night feel extra special!
Plot Twist: The Waffle Cone Is The Best Part
I am obsessed with these homemade waffle cones because they add an extra level of special to our ice cream party, with hardly any effort! They're the perfect partner to my homemade ice cream recipes, like Vanilla, Chocolate Ice Cream, Pistachio or Orange Ice Cream.
You can make the waffle cones 3-5 days ahead of time, stored in an air-tight container.
Pro Tip: Use the same method to make waffle cone bowls by pressing the hot cooked waffle into a deep bowl, and allow to cool, to hold it's shape. Then fill with ice cream and top with hot fudge.
Try more dessert recipes, like Ice Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate Hummus, Lemon Bars, and Chocolate Strawberry Cups!
How to make Waffle Cones:
Make the Batter: Whisk eggs and sugar together very well, until the eggs lighten in color (about 1 minute) Stir in flour and salt. Then add melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Allow batter to rest for 10 minutes. If it feels too thick, you can add 1-2 Tbsp of extra milk.
Cook Cones: Spoon about 3 Tablespoons (a scant ¼ cup batter) onto the preheated waffle-cone maker and gently spread it out a little into an even layer. Close the lid and cook for about 2 minutes (may vary depending on waffle cone maker) until golden. You can lift the lid to check for doneness.
Shape and Cool: Immediately remove the waffle from the waffle-cone maker and quickly shape it around the cone roller. I use a paper towel to help, since the waffle will be hot! Hold the waffle around the cone for a few seconds to set its shape. Set the cone on a parchment-lined baking sheet. I like to drop a few chocolate chips in the bottom of the cone while it's warm to act like a “plug” and prevent any ice cream dripping through. Repeat with the remaining batter. Makes about 10 cones.
Homemade Waffle Cones Recipe
Equipment
- Waffle Cone Holder , optional
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, , melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Chocolate Chips (optional, to plug bottom of cone)
Instructions
- Preheat waffle-cone maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Make Batter: In medium-size bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined. Add flour and salt and stir to combine. Add melted butter, milk and vanilla and stir until combined. Allow batter to rest for 10 minutes. (If the batter feels thick you can add 1-2 Tablespoons extra milk).2/3 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 eggs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cook Waffle Cones: Very lightly grease the waffle cone maker before the first use (and periodically as needed). Spoon about 3 Tablespoons (a scant ¼ cup batter) onto the waffle-cone maker, gently spreading it into a small circle. Close the lid and cook for about 2 minutes (may vary depending on waffle cone maker) until golden. You can lift the lid to check for doneness.
- Shape Cones: Immediately remove the waffle from the waffle-cone maker and quickly shape it around the cone roller. I use a paper towel to help, since the waffle will be hot! Hold the waffle around the cone for a few seconds to set its shape.
- Add Chocolate Chips: We also like to add a few chocolate chips to the bottom of the cone while it's warm, to act like a “plug” and prevent any ice cream dripping through.Chocolate Chips (optional, to plug bottom of cone)
- Cool: Place cone in a waffle cone holder to rest (or us a cooling rack). Repeat with the remaining batter. Makes about 10 cones.
Notes
- Cinnamon: Add about ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon to the batter
- Chocolate Waffle Cones: Replace 2 Tablespoons flour with unsweetened cocoa powder and add 1 Tablespoon extra sugar.
- Dipped Waffles Cones: Once cones have cooled completely, dip the top edge in melted chocolate. If desired, roll in sprinkles, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or toasted coconut.
- Gluten Free: Swap the flour for a gluten free flour blend. My favorite is Cup4Cup.
- Mini Waffle Cones: Use half the batter or a little more, depending on how small you want them.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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