Thanks to Shannon Jackson Arnold over at Everybody Loves Ice Cream, you can now make your own waffle cones to go with your homemade ice cream.  Here’s the recipe:

Homemade Waffle Cones

(Makes 6-8 cones)
You’ll need a pizzelle or waffle maker and a cone form for these cones. Cone-rolling can be a little tricky at first, but it gets easier with practice. You can also forgo the cone-rolling altogether and make an edible cup instead; just place warm cone on top of an upside-down ramekin.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1 egg
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
Wooden cone mold

Directions:
1. Spray pizzelle or waffle maker with nonstick cooking spray and preheat according to manufacturer’s directions.

2. Combine eggs and salt with a whisk. Add sugar and whisk until smooth. Stir in the flour, and then the butter and vanilla. (Mixture will be thick.)

3. Place about 2 tablespoons (or more depending on size of maker) of mixture in center of iron and cook for about one to two minutes or until golden. Gently remove pizzelle or waffle from maker with a fork. Using a kitchen towel to protect your hands, wrap pizzelle or waffle around a wooden cone mold. Gently pinch to seal bottom shut. Hold for a minute or two to set. Cool on a baking sheet, a cone holder or a rectangular baking pan filled with sugar.

4. Repeat steps with remaining batter.

5. Serve filled with ice cream. Or store in an airtight container up to a week.

Note: If the cone’s point isn’t sealed fully, you can place a mini-marshmallow or a small piece of soft candy in the bottom to catch drips before adding ice cream.

Recipe from Everybody Loves Ice Cream: The Whole Scoop on America’s Favorite Treat © 2004 by Shannon Jackson Arnold.
{16 Mar 2009}