Five Reasons Why Mondays Are Hard:
One. Seriously with all the email? Seriously?
Two. My waffle-to-nap ratio on Sunday was waaay out of whack. Too many waffles. Not nearly enough naps. Carbo loading without the marathon is downright exhausting.
Three. I already know that this super ambitions green juice cleanse is going to be a disaster. Coffee tastes better.
Four. There’s sand in my shoes. On Sunday this was charming. On Monday this is gross.
Five. Seriously with all the email? Seriously?
Mondays are the reason that there’s ice cream, chocolate, and salty pistachios. Ice cream cone dinner. Heck… if we can have nachos for breakfast, we can have cones for dinner. Yes… I realize I’m a maniac. I really do.
Sometimes the simplest things are the most satisfying. These are store-bought sugar cones. I chopped up some salted pistachios, and busted out the cocoa nibs, and blue jimmies.
Oooh melty chocolate. The things I can do with you are endless.
That gloss gets me every time.
Chocolate dipped and simply sprinkled.
Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Homemade Drumsticks! Yes!
See, these cones could be the beginning of something wonderful (Homemade Drumstick cones), or the beginning and end of something perfect (fancy dipped ice cream cones). Choose your adventure. If your instincts lead you to Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, you’re a friend of mine.
Dark Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cones
makes 12 cones
12 sugar cones
1 1/2 to 2 cups dark chocolate chunks
pistachios, coarsely chopped
sprinkles
cocoa nibs
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. This is the tray we’re going to place the dipped cones on and the parchment paper will ensure that the chocolate cones don’t stick to the tray.
In three separate small bowls, place chopped pistachios, sprinkles, and cocoa nibs. Set aside.
Place chocolate chunks in a heat-proof bowl. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Place bowl of chocolate over the simmering water, making sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the simmering water. Gently stir chocolate until it’s melted and smooth. Quickly transfer chocolate to a small bowl.
Holding the tip of each cone, dip it about 2 inches into the melted chocolate. Raise and allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place, tip side up, on the prepared sheet. Allow chocolate to settle for about 30 seconds before sprinkling with nuts, sprinkles, or cocoa nibs. Drip and dress each cone.
Place dipped cones (still on the sheet pan) in freezer to harden for about 30 minutes.
These cones are extra delicious if the insides are coated in chocolate. Once the outside chocolate dip has frozen, drizzle a bit of chocolate inside the cone and swirl it around the coat the inside. Allow cones to rest on their sides and freeze once again to harden the insides.
Place frozen cones in a zip lock bag and store in the freezer until ready to top with ice cream and serve. Cones will last for up to 1 month in the freezer.
Taryn
If only more places had chocolate dipped cones! Well, not a problem now that I can make my own!
Seanna Lea
Yum. I spent part of the weekend looking at ice cream cone makers, so I could make tiny ice cream cones for my party next year. I mean, I hope a year is enough time to perfect my ice cream cones and create uber tiny space cones!
Diane Roark
These sugar cones look so delicious and easy. Since this is National Ice cream month, I should definately give these a try.
vanessalillian
Cute! What a great way to fancy up an ice cream at home :)
Sue
I left a reply yesterday and NOW notice that I am not able to see all 75 comments, so mine is hidden? Then I asked to be notified if there was a reply to my comment and now am deluged with notices of comments. Please I beg you, stop the notifications!
Amina from PAPER/PLATES
Is there anything that says “throwback to childhood” better than ice cream cones? Thanks for the inspiration (in terms of food and photos)!
Elena
Here’s the real dilema…what do you do with all the extra melted chocolate? I usually throw a bunch of stuff in it and lay it out for chocolate bark but that is a dangerous thing to have in the house when you’re already eating ice cream cones for dinner!
Stefania @Revitalize with Stefania
Genius! This would make me a super popular wife and mom!
Scott
Looks awesome as always Joy! Btw I don’t know if they have these down in the States. But up here in Canada there are Mint Chocolate drumsticks that you can buy in store. Chocolate waffle cones, Mint Chip ice cream, chocolate coated, I think fudge in the middle, and instead of nuts coating the outside it’s cookie crumbs. “President’s Choice” brand… if you ever come North of the Border, you should check them out!
Le Citron
So cute !
Ann P.
:D lovely! those cones are perfect for summer!! So adorable, joy.
Chris
Yum! So many wonderful things all in one place.
Mod Mom Beyond indieDom
Wonderful, wonderful idea and I can’t wait to try these.
If I made ice cream cones for dinner I know I’d be a way more popular Mom. ;) Joy, your photographs are stellar. Your use of light is just gorgeous and your styling is impeccable always!
Spencer
Looks seriously good! I would so love to try some.
MJ
The way you lace life into your recipes is inspired! Never stop! :)
anna
i’m so glad you used salted pistachios. i keep seeing all these recipes that call for unsalted pistachios, but man, why not salted? i’m glad you understand.
Lizzi
My instincts lead me TO YOUR DOORSTEP.
Natalie@Confetti Diaries
What a fun way to dress a summer ice cream cone. I’d love to make these for an ice cream bar or special sundaes night. I’m thinking crushed Heath bars or pretzel pieces to decorate the chocolate!
what katie's baking
yummmmmmm! i hate mondays, too. but homemade drumsticks make them worth it
Pedantic Foodie
Yum! Definitely improves crappy Mondays!
Carol
Love that you called them jimmies…no one does that any more!
Laura
we need to make this at N’iceCream!
Sarah Beth
I’m in love with this post. And now I need to go out and buy the ingredients to make these cones. And some homemade ice cream. :)
elena @ randomly happy
Most things are better after being dipped in chocolate and rolled in sprinkles. Including emails?
x elena
http://www.randomlyhappytoday.blogspot.co.uk
Ernestine
Joy, for me it’s all about the cone and chocolate at the end so these are perfect!
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik
lovely! Gorgeous photos as usual.
btw – you could totally be a hand model…;)
Ayah
YUM! Now, please taco-fy this amazing cone situation and teach us all how to make a choco-taco!
joythebaker
oh my goodness… seriously!? that sounds amazing!
brianne
I’ve been on a major ice cream kick lately. Yum. Also, I love that you call them “jimmies”. Most folks just call them sprinkles which downplays their specialness.
Julia {The Roasted Root}
It’s been years since I have had an ice cream cone at home and I can’t come up with a reason why. Cones make eating ice cream so much more….treatier. A dark chocolate dipped cone with pistachios around the edges is what everyone deserves…especially on a Monday. :)
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See
Chocolate. nuts. waffles.
Ohhhhh my lanta, yes.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
I would eat these cones plain- that’s how delicious they look! But who am I kidding – gotta add the ice cream too :)
Shut Up & Cook
Too funny…I was at the grocery store the other day and spotted the cones. Now I haven’t bought cones in years…but I thought…what the hell. I’m an adult. I can buy ice cream cones on a Tuesday. In fact, I can eat nothing BUT ice cream cones on a Tuesday if I want.
Little did I know that this post would be coming out and kicking things up into a whole other gear. Brilliant!
Holly
ice cream dinners are the best invention ever.
Judy and Daniel
Those cones were fabulous-thanks for sharing. ;-) Love you!
Sue
Am I the only chocolate addict who doesn’t like the waxy chocolate that is used to dip ice cream and cones? Im sure your version, Joy, is superlative! I only try a chocolate dipped cone once in a month of sundaes to see if the quality has improved. Sigh. Never has. But then, I don’t eat milk chocolate. Ever. White chocolate is okay, though it is not actually chocolate–just lovely cocoa butter.
Louisa
These look delicious. I’ve already had dinner…so I’m thinking these will make a perfect after dinner, ahem, ‘snack’! :)
May I Have That Recipe
Fantastic idea!! Love the way you were able to take a typical store bought item and make it fabulous!!
Meli (Blush + Jelly)
Joy, this is amazing! I never thought of dipping ice cream cones into chocolate even though I always get those when I order ice cream. So simple yet indulgent. :)
Kay
These look fabulous! I’m looking for different ideas for an upcoming party and I think these will definitely wow our guests. And I’m sure they’re utterly yummy too!
Mel@TheDizzyMom
I use to make these when I worked at an ice cream shop ages ago. Fun and tasty! You can do this with waffle cones too! I think this would also be a great way to get kids in the kitchen.
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
Joy are you from the East Coast? I am from Philly and have never heard of anyone refer to sprinkles as jimmies except for there! LOVE it ;)
Leah N
oh joy! I had ice cream before dinner yesterday, totally awesome.
These look wicked!
Jennifer @ Licious Food
I heart you joy … that cone would make a lovely addition to my new fave icecream, Ben & Jerrys Chocolate Therapy.
Nicole @ the Dirty oven
Thank you! The best part of the Drumstick is the hunk of chocolate at the bottom of the cone. Real talk!
Deborah B.
For a great surprise…..pop a few chocolate chips in the bottom of the cone before you put on the ice cream. when you get to the bottom of the cone you have a nice treat to eat with the extra bit of cone! seriously…it’s a great surprise…seriously ;-)
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes
Beautiful! These just made my monday so much better! :)
Amber
Am I the only one who thought the pan of upside-down cones looked like the wizards hats from the very first Harry Potter movie? Haha! I’m such a nerd.
Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi)
These photos are seriously fun. Mondays suck. There is no other way to describe the day, but those cones (and nachos for breakfast) would certainly cure my bad attitude today :)
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
Great idea! Perfect way to spruce up store bought cones!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles
Extra delicious I’m sure! :)
You’re right- coffee tastes better than green juice. Coffee pretty much tastes better than anything.
Katie
LOVE how these look! I want to try them drizzled with a little peanut butter after they are dipped in that chocolate. Maybe ice cream for dinner would be just right tonight, now that you mention it!
Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen
Did you go to Friendly’s as a kid? My sister always ordered this dessert called the Conehead Sundae every time we went. I think these would be a delicious part of an adult Conehead Sundae!
Marie
So simple but so clever!
Lauren Sikes
I love that you call sprinkles “jimmies”! We used to call them that when I was little living on the east coast. Thank you for your awesomely-delicious recipes. I love reading your blog :) Your writing style is so witty and honest. Love it!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking
SO easy and wonderful to do, but yet it’s something I’ve never done. DUH!
Can’t WAIT to see the Homemade Drumstick Post!
Becca - Cookie Jar Treats
I don’t mind Mondays. It’s Tuesdays that I hate. It’s like the hangover of Mondays. Just no fun at all.
And I so wish my parents would let me have chocolate dipped sugar cones for dinner…. but then again I’m going off to college in about a month and then I can do whatever I want, like eat chocolate dipped ice cream cones for dinner! :D
Monica
Hi Joy – I just love these! What a simple and delicious idea and I do think mint chocolate chip ice cream ( as well as several other flavors). It’s been so hot that I think nothing but ice cream lately. Your pictures are mouth-watering and I love your blue sprinkles! : )
Carrie@bakeahlic mama
I could have really used these with my macaroon ice cream yesterday for Sundays With Joy! Why have I never done this….!?
NEEV
Such a great idea to customize the cones for a themed party….u r the best.
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are}
Ummm. . . yes, please. I’ll take a dozen. And oh, yeah – some for the kids too! ;)
Jeff @ Cheeseburger
This homemade drumstick cones looks great!
Lori @ RecipeGirl
Love how you took something so simple and made it totally fun. Plus… sprinkles/jimmies, whatever you want to call them make people happy, right? Love.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
This Monday is starting slow, not enough sleep this weekend at all. These cones could save the day!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
now i need some ice cream. mmmm.
Holly W
What a simple way to jazz up your basic ice cream cone! Why didn’t I think of that? Because I’m not the amazing JTB. Love your simplicity. Sometimes I think we all try to make things a little too complicated. Thanks Joy!
The slow pace
This is a great way to begin my week. And to end it.
Annie
“Cones will last for up to 1 month in the freezer.”
HaHaHaHaHaHa!!!
Kristinlyon
Hahahahahahahaha
Karin
Ha! They’ll last a month in the freezer? Who are you kidding?? I don’t see them lasting a week, much less a whole month! :)
I’m lactose intolerant, so ice cream is out of the question for me, even with all the fancy aids that are in the market now, so let me tell you what my dear dear hubby does for me….when we are out & about, and he absolutely HAS to have his ice cream fix, and they don’t sell frozen yogurt, he’ll buy me a chocolate dipped waffle cone, or bowl, or whatever they have available, have them put it in a bowl for me, and loads it up with all kinds of yummy toppings. No ice cream, just toppings. What a treat that is, and what a dear he is for doing that for me!!
Your cones remind me of his love!
adashofmegnut
have you tried nada moo ice cream? I’m also lactose intolerant (and casein intolerant) so I love that brand of ice cream! super yummy! But I love that you load up toppings in a waffle cone! So fun!
Angel
I’m drinking coffee and loving the pictures of chocolate. Chocolate and coffee definitely go together – just like waffles and naps. Love it, Joy, as always!
Tesei
Great idea, thank you! My little 4 year old will love this…!
Aeshna
This doesn’t even need ice-cream, honestly.
jayne
oh, mint chocolate ice cream all the way! My brother just came back from Edinburgh for a holiday and bought me mint chocolate M&Ms, Mint chocolate Kit Kats and the works. Awesome :-)
Lucia
I started my monday with e-mails too. Then I came here, and everything became chocolaty, simple and fancy. Thank you, Joy.
Averie @ Averie Cooks
This looks like a perfect project to do with my 5 year old for her next bday party. Ice cream cone + sprinkles dipping stations!
Angela @ the fairy bread chronicles
good lord these look amazing. i wish it was summer now! hmm, maybe i’ll have to go against my common sense and make these anyway…
Benthe
It’s 9 AM here. I’m drinking coffee and craving ice cream. Thank you.
Margherita
green juice cleanse are always set up for disaster…but for some reasons if I start them then for some unknown reason I also manage to finish them.
The beginning is hard but then I’ll find the strength along the way.
However, coffee is always a better option!
Kate @eatrecyclerepeat
Drumsticks were my favorite as a kid, but there was never enough chocolate in the bottom. Now I’m into mint cacao chip milkshakes
Jennifer L.
Yes! The instance I saw this, I thought “homemade drumsticks!” That is my kind of thinking, girl. :) I bet coffee ice cream would be dreamy… with cinnamon glazed pecan pieces.
Katie
Store bought sugar cones are SO GOOD! Fancying them up with chocolate and pistachios is pure genius. Adding mint chocolate chip to make a custom drumstick? Yes please. Thanks for another great idea, Joy!