You know those chocolate-dipped and colorfully sprinkled ice cream cones they have at the ice cream shop? Those are the fun ones my kids always want to get for their ice cream.
With these easy directions, anyone can turn plain ice cream cones into ice cream shop-worthy chocolate dipped ice cream cones with sprinkles.
These cones are perfect for ice cream parties!
This dip and sprinkle method works with any kind of ice cream cone you can buy at the grocery store. The ones pictured here are the pointy-ended sugar cones.
Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cone with Sprinkles
Ingredients
The amounts listed below were enough for me to dip 12 cones in chocolate and cover with sprinkles. You may use more or less chocolate and sprinkles than I did, just depending on how much of your ice cream cone you want to cover.
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil
- 2.5 ounce container Colored Sprinkles
- Ice Cream Cones
*TIP: You could use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips if you prefer. And of course you could use any colors of sprinkles to match a party theme or holiday.
Before you begin, you will want to have a ready place to put your dipped cones while the chocolate cools and sets.
However, if you don’t have an ice cream cone holder, use a cookie cooling rack. The holes in the rack are just the right size for the pointy end of the ice cream cone to sit in upright.
Directions:
1. First, put chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave again for 15-30 seconds and stir until chips are completely melted.
Repeat as necessary until melted, but careful not to scorch the chocolate. In the meantime, pour sprinkles into a small bowl.
2. Once the chocolate is melted, take an ice cream cone and dip the rim into the chocolate. You may want to use a spoon to smooth a thin chocolate layer around the top of the cone.
Allow any excess chocolate to drip off the cone, then dip it into the sprinkles, using a spoon to help add sprinkles to the chocolate-dipped part.
3. Set the chocolate-dipped and sprinkled ice cream cone upright to cool. Chocolate will re-harden within a few minutes, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. Once the chocolate has hardened, add ice cream to the cone and enjoy!
TIP: If you want the chocolate to set faster, you can put the cones in the refrigerator or freezer.
Store any leftover chocolate-dipped ice cream cones with sprinkles in an airtight container, in a cool place so the chocolate does not melt.
For convenience, I like to keep mine in the freezer next to the ice cream. The cones will stay fresh longer there, too.
Finally, how about some homemade ice cream to go in your delicious ice cream cones? Kids love this Bubble Gum Ice Cream recipe.
Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cone with Sprinkles
Turn ordinary ice cream cones into ice cream shop-worthy chocolate dipped ice cream cones with sprinkles. Easy directions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil
- 2.5 ounce container Colored Sprinkles
- Ice Cream Cones (12)
Instructions
Tip: Before you begin, you will want to have a ready place to put your dipped cones while the chocolate cools and sets. Use an ice cream cone holder or a cookie cooling rack. The holes in the rack are just the right size for the pointy end of the ice cream cone to sit in upright.
1. Put chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave again for 30 seconds and stir until chips are completely melted. (Repeat if necessary, but careful not to scorch the chocolate.) In the meantime, pour sprinkles into a small bowl.
2. Once the chocolate is melted, take an ice cream cone and dip the rim into the chocolate. You may want to use a spoon to smooth a thin chocolate layer around the top of the cone. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off the cone, then dip it into the sprinkles, using a spoon to help cover the chocolate-dipped part with sprinkles.
3. Set the chocolate-dipped and sprinkled ice cream cone upright to cool. Chocolate will re-harden within a few minutes, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. If you want the chocolate to set faster, you can put the cones in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
Store any leftover chocolate-dipped ice cream cones with sprinkles in an airtight container, in a cool place so the chocolate does not melt.
*TIP: You could use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips if you prefer. And of course you could use any colors of sprinkles to match a party theme or holiday.
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Scarlet says
So easy to make ice cream cones so much prettier! And these look more delicious than ordinary cones too!
Nicole says
Thank you, Scarlet. Yes, the chocolate and sprinkles make everything taste better! 🙂