Ice Cream Cone Cookies
Ice cream is probably my favorite dessert. There are so many varieties — my current favorite is jamoca almond fudge — and so many ways to dish it up, from sundaes to ice cream sandwiches to ice cream cakes. These ice cream cookies are an homage to the unbeatable deliciousness of ice cream cones.
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.”
These ice cream cones are my Classic Sugar Cookie recipe. The “scoop” of ice cream is covered in a thick vanilla-bean glaze and loaded with sprinkles. The “cone” is dipped in chocolate to mimic the old-fashioned sugar cone that was popular when I was a child. I made these one summer as a surprise for my grandchildren.
Cookie specifics
My Classic Sugar Cookie recipe brings back memories of the Christmas cookies my mother made during the holidays...with a bold vanilla flavor and slightly soft texture, they make me smile every time I eat one. The “scoop” is covered in a thick vanilla-bean glaze with sprinkles on top. The “cone” is dipped in chocolate for a delicious bite.
Shapes
small and medium ice cream cones
Sizes
Sizes range from 2 inches to 3¼ inches. 2½ to 3 inches is my favorite size for decorating and eating!
Old (and New) Family Recipes
Classic Sugar Cookie. A recipe based on one from Mrs. Gregor, a neighbor of my mom’s when she was a newlywed.
Cookies
Classic Sugar Cookies: flour, butter, granulated sugar, egg, pure vanilla extract, baking powder, salt
Icing & Decorative Embellishments
Glaze: sugar, water, corn syrup, food coloring (optional), various extracts for flavoring (vanilla, almond, lemon, raspberry, etc.)
Sprinkles: All shapes, sizes, colors...from stars to hearts to mini eyeballs. Also lots of big-crystal sugars in various colors.
Chocolate Dip: semi-sweet chocolate
Plate, Box or Bag?
Bags. I wrapped the ice cream cone cookies individually in clear, food-safe bags, secured with a twist tie. This also makes the cookies stackable without causing damage to the decorations. They were eaten almost immediately!
What I’ve learned...
These cookies were made with the best ingredients I could find and baked in a small batch of two dozen. I’ve experimented with less expensive ingredients, but have come to the conclusion that flavor is best when I use the best. Why spend all this time baking and decorating if taste and texture are just so-so? Decorating the cookies takes time, but it’s an enjoyable process for me and I know that those who receive them appreciate that. Life is just better when you can share something you love with someone you love. Don’t you agree?
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