Waffle Cone Recipe
This homemade waffle cone recipe teaches you how to create crispy, sweet cones perfect for serving your favorite ice cream. The batter is light and slightly mousse-like, resulting in delicate cones with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, made using a waffle cone maker.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes per cone
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 waffle cones 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Waffle Cone Batter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Whip the Cream: In a bowl, whisk the heavy cream and vanilla extract together until the mixture becomes mousse-like in texture, noting that it won’t form peaks.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch together to ensure there are no lumps.
- Make the Batter: Gently stir the sifted dry ingredients into the whipped cream mixture until fully incorporated, forming a smooth batter.
- Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to sit for 30 minutes to ensure proper hydration and better texture for the waffles.
- Heat and Cook: Preheat your waffle cone maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour the batter on the hot iron and cook, slightly over-baking to achieve crispiness. Avoid undercooking to prevent sogginess.
- Shape the Cones: Immediately after cooking, quickly roll each hot waffle around the cone mold included with your waffle maker. Press firmly as you roll to ensure the cone sticks closed, and pinch the bottom hole to seal it. Use a towel or gloves to protect your hands from the heat, working quickly as the waffle hardens rapidly.
Notes
- Waffle cones harden very quickly after cooking, so shape them promptly to avoid breaking.
- Overbaking slightly helps achieve a crisp texture, preventing sogginess.
- Using a towel or heat-resistant gloves will protect your hands when shaping hot waffles.
- If you don’t have a waffle cone maker, a pizzelle maker or thin waffle iron can be used, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
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