Cake, sugar or waffle—these ice cream cone dessert recipes are the perfect way to turn an ordinary treat into something super-fun.
15 Ice Cream Cone Dessert Recipes
Updated on Aug. 25, 2024
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Easy Confetti Pie
Sugar cone crust makes a pie that tastes like birthday cake when you add a dreamy, creamy no-bake confetti filling. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Cupcake Cones
Children love this treat, which is not as messy as a piece of cake. —Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba
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Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I created this recipe based on our family’s love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine’s Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
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Campfire Dessert Cones
Kids love to make these! Set out the ingredients so they can mix and match their own creations. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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Fill it With Fruit
Instead of filling your cones up with added sugar, try stuffing a pack of store-bought waffle cones with fresh fruit. It’s a fun hand-held way to serve blueberries, blackberries and strawberries at a summer party.
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Cannoli Dip
Ricotta is one of my family’s favorite ingredients. I made up the cannoli filling and broke up some ice cream waffle shells to use as “chips and dip”—it was an instant hit! It’s also good served slightly warm. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington
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Miniature Castle Cakes
You can easily make several of these pretty palaces with a boxed cake mix, canned frosting and a few common confections. Grab a goblet of milk and enjoy one with your prince or princess. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Toffee-Peach Ice Cream Pie
A sugar cone and brickle crust, fresh peaches and ice cream—you can't go wrong! Top with hot caramel for a delectable frozen treat. —Kim Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Sugar Cone Chocolate Chip Cookies
If I could make a batch of cookies a day, I'd be in baking heaven. I made these for my boys when they were growing up, and now I treat my grandkids, too. Everyone loves the tasty blend of chocolate chips, crumbled sugar cones and sprinkles. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
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Chocolate Cupcake Cones
I experimented with these cupcakes when my girls were young. Now, I'm a grandmother of nine, and these are still our favorites. They're a great treat for kids to bring to school.—Betty Anderson, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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Dip It!
The easiest way to add a little somethin’ extra to your ice cream cone desserts is to dip the cones in chocolate. Simply melt chocolate in the microwave, dip and decorate with colored sprinkles or crushed nuts. Then pair with your favorite ice cream flavor.
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Ice Cream Cone Treats
I came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies treats without getting sticky hands. You can also pack the cereal mixture into paper cups and insert a wooden pop stick to create pops. —Mabel Nolan, Vancouver, Washington
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Apple Snack Mix
With apple chips and cereal in fun shapes, this cute mix makes a tasty, nutritious gift, bake sale item or party favor. —Rosemary Pacha, Brighton, Iowa
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Caramel Nut-Chocolate Popcorn Cones
These adorable treats were inspired by the chocolate-covered ice cream cones I used when I was little. These cone are even better since there is no melting or dripping! They’ll go fast at bake sales. —Julie Beckwith, Crete, IllinoisIce Cream Cone Dessert FAQ
What can I do with broken ice cream cones?
Use broken ice cream cones as a crunchy topping over your ice cream or turn them into the crust of a pie. The confetti pie in this list is a great example. You can also add them to a sweet trail mix or dip the broken pieces in chocolate. Simply melt chocolate in the microwave, use a fork to dip the cone pieces and let them rest on parchment to set the chocolate.
Do ice cream cones go stale?
Yes; like any other dessert, ice cream cones do go stale. Once opened, you should try to use your package of cones within one week. Be sure to store leftovers in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag so air doesn’t make them go stale sooner. Homemade waffle cones should be enjoyed within two or three days.
