Description
Create perfectly crisp, golden-brown homemade waffle cones with this easy recipe! Ideal for holding your favorite ice cream, these cones are far superior to store-bought versions and fill your kitchen with a delightful, sweet aroma.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
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Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a smooth batter forms. Do not overmix.
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Preheat Cooker: Preheat your waffle cone maker or a non-stick skillet over medium heat. If using a skillet, lightly grease it.
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Cook: Pour 2-3 tablespoons of batter onto the hot surface. If using a cone maker, close the lid and cook for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown. If using a skillet, cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
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Shape: Working quickly while the waffle is still hot and pliable, roll it around a cone mold or shape it with heat-resistant gloves.
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Cool: Place the shaped cone on a wire rack to cool completely and become crisp.
Notes
Work Quickly: The key to shaping is speed! Have your mold and gloves ready before you start cooking, as the waffles become brittle as they cool.
Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter until just combined to avoid tough cones.
Storage: Keep completely cooled cones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain crispness.
Variations: Add 2 tbsp of cocoa powder for chocolate cones, or 1 tsp of cinnamon or almond extract for different flavors.
No Specialty Maker? A non-stick skillet works perfectly well; just flip the disc like a pancake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Waffle Cone Maker / Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cone
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~80mg
- Fat: ~9g
- Saturated Fat: ~5.5g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~23g
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: ~25mg