Description
Crisp, golden, and wonderfully customizable—this waffle cone recipe turns your kitchen into an ice cream parlor. Whether dipped in chocolate or filled with your favorite scoop, these homemade cones bring next-level crunch and flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup whole milk
Optional Add-ins:
1 tbsp cocoa powder (for chocolate cones)
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp orange or lemon zest
Instructions
Mix the Batter
In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until foamy. Add butter and vanilla. Gradually whisk in flour and milk until smooth. Let rest for 5–10 minutes.Preheat the Iron
Preheat your waffle cone maker or pizzelle press. Lightly grease plates with butter or oil.Cook the Cone
Drop 2 tbsp batter into the center of the iron. Close and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.Shape Immediately
Remove and quickly wrap the hot disc around a cone mold. Hold for 10 seconds. Let cool seam-side down on a wire rack.
Optional Decoration
Dip cooled cone edges in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles, crushed nuts, or coconut.
Notes
- Make a test disc first to find your ideal cook time.
- Keep cones crisp by cooling on a wire rack.
- Store in airtight containers with a food-safe desiccant or a sachet of dry rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cone
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g