How to Make Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cones

These classic ice cream truck-style treats are super simple to make in your own kitchen.

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Photo By: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Photo By: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Photo By: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

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How to: Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cones

When there's no ice cream truck in sight, make these super-simple chocolate-dipped cones in just a few steps, using store-bought ice cream.

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Make a Cone Holder

Find a small, sturdy, clean box that will fit in your freezer. If you'd like, wrap the entire box with construction or kraft paper. Turn the box over, and cut eight X's about 2 inches apart with a sharp knife. Open up each X with your fingers so it will securely hold an ice cream cone upright.

Make the Chocolate Coating

Cook the chocolate, coconut oil and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until melted, about 4 minutes.

Fill the Cones

Pour about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into a sugar cone, and swirl to completely coat the inside. Pour any excess chocolate back into the bowl. Place the cone in the cone holder.

Freeze to Set Chocolate

Repeat with the 7 remaining cones. Freeze the cones to set the chocolate, about 10 minutes.

Fill with Ice Cream

Fill each cone to the top with ice cream, and top with an additional 1/3-cup scoop. Return the cones to the cone holder, and freeze to harden the ice cream, about 30 minutes.

Dip the Cones

Put your desired topping in a small bowl. If the remaining chocolate starts to solidify, heat it in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring in between, until it is fluid again. Dip each top scoop of ice cream in the chocolate to mostly cover it, leaving a little bit exposed.

Add Your Topping

Let any excess chocolate drip off, then immediately dip the top scoop in the topping. Work quickly, as the chocolate shell sets in seconds.

Eat or Freeze

Serve the cones immediately, or put them in the freezer until ready to serve. To freeze individually (for up to 2 weeks), roll the cone up in a large triangle of wax paper and tape closed.

Ready for a Day in the Sun

These chocolate-dipped ice cream drums are just meant to be lapped up, poolside. 

Get the Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cones