Homemade Ice Cream Cones {mini}

Making your own ice cream cones is fun and economical. The added benefit is no junky chemicals and guaranteed sweet dreams. Who doesn't like going to bed in a home that smells like an old fashioned candy store?

Pizzelle makers can be found at Thrift stores and garage sales for the perfect price. Who knows, your Grandma might just have one sitting around!



Grammy’s Old –fashioned Waffle Cones

3 eggs

¾ cup sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 Tbsp. almond extract

1 ¾ cup flour

2 tsp. baking powder

Directions:

Beat eggs and sugar together. Stir in melted butter and almond extract

Heat Pizzelle maker and Brush with canola oil and a bit of flour combined.

Fill pastry bag with thick batter

Squeeze batter onto center of Pizzelle maker

Remove when the steam stops

Wearing food prep gloves, remove and shape into a cone.

Hold for a second until it holds its shape. Sprinkle inside with cinnamon sugar.

Store cooled cones in ZIPLOC bag


VARIATION: Leave the cones flat and make ice cream sandwiches. Dip edges into colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday you are celebrating. Make them ahead of time and wrap with waxed paper sheets. EASY PEASY!

Happy Memorial Weekend!

 

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