Ice Cream Cone Recipe

American · Dessert · 20 min total

Crisp, golden-brown homemade ice cream cones that are far superior to store-bought. This simple recipe yields perfectly shaped cones ready to hold your favorite ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg white
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk egg white, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until frothy.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and whisk until smooth batter forms.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
5. Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter into the center of the pan, tilting to spread into a thin 6-inch circle.
6. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges are golden and bottom is lightly browned. Flip and cook 30-60 seconds more.
7. Immediately remove from pan and shape around a cone former or roll into a cone shape, pressing edges to seal. Hold for 10 seconds until set.
8. Place cone seam-side down on a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter.

Tips

• Work quickly when shaping cones as they harden fast.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
• For chocolate cones, replace 1 tablespoon flour with cocoa powder.

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