3 Posts in One: Classic, Wafer and Chocolate Waffle Cones
Several years ago we bought a Chef’s Choice waffle cone maker that I have only used a few times since we purchased. The waffle iron comes with a plastic rolling cone and recipes for 3 different kinds of waffle cones, which are also available on their website. The website also has detailed instructions and tips that are actually pretty helpful. I made all three recipes two weeks ago just before we headed off to Disneyland with the kids.
You can imagine my interest when we stopped in for ice cream at the Bur-r-r bank Ice Cream parlor in Disney’s California Adventure and I noticed the staff was making fresh waffle cones. They had two waffle cone making workstations with a total of five waffle cone makers, most of which looked like they had plenty of use that Spring break Friday. Unlike the other lines we were in that day, the ice cream queue moved fairly quickly, but I did get a chance to see how they used a special aluminum mold to make waffle cups.
The waffle cone station farthest from me appeared to be where they made the cones, and I watched as one “Cast Member” gently rolled hot waffle cones into a cylinder before placing it inside a large plastic drinking cup. They then placed another cup of the same size inside this one, to sandwich the waffle cone between the two nested cups. She then seemed to place the cup inside something set into the counter—I was tempted to ask but didn’t want to look like a moron holding up the line. Not quite sure what she was making, but the waffle cones they made were thick, sturdy and crunchy. I had a dark chocolate dipped cone, of course.
Waffle cones are typically pretty rich and tend to go best with milk based frozen treats. I don’t think sorbets would go well with a waffle cone, but I’d love to hear of some unusual combinations that anyone has had—and liked. The waffle cone recipes that came with my waffle cone maker of three types: classic waffle cone, wafer style and chocolate waffle cone. What all of these recipes have in common is that they taste better over-cooked than under-cooked. If, after looking at the waffle, you aren’t certain whether or not it is done, leave it in for another 20 – 30 seconds. If the waffles aren’t cooked well they are soft and have a stale texture and crunch. Slightly over-done waffles don’t really taste burned and have a great crunch.
Classic Waffle Cone
The smell of this waffle cone recipe cooking brings back memories of childhood when someone would be generous enough to let you have a waffle cone with your ice cream at the ice cream store. The melted butter in this recipe makes for a great tasting waffle cone. These thick and sturdy waffle cones are a great match with a rich vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
Ingredients for making Classic Waffle Cones.
Beat one whole egg and one egg yolk until fluffy. Add sugar and beat well.
Carefully fold in flour until just mixed.
Stir in belted butter until blended.
Spoon two tablespoons of batter onto preheated waffle iron and cook 60 – 90 seconds.
Use fork to remove hot waffle from iron. Roll immediately.
The recipe pictured above, with detailed instructions and complete photo gallery, can be found on the Classic Waffle Cone recipe page.
Wafer Cone
This wafer cone recipe was the lightest tasting recipe thanks mainly to cake flour and safflower oil instead of butter. Reminiscent of the triangular wafers you sometimes get with gelato ice creams, this waffle cone recipe can probably be paired with most any ice cream flavor. The batter for this recipe was a lot thinner than the chocolate or classic recipe. I poured the batter onto the waffle iron and closed the lid only to discover that runny batter really spreads fast. I was left with plenty of batter oozing out the sides of the iron. The resulting waffles were thinner, and crispier than the other waffle cone recipes I tried
Ingredients for making Wafer Cones.
Beat 2 eggs, salt, and sugar until fluffy.
Fold in cake flour until just blended.
Add vanilla and gently mix.
This batter was a little runnier than others. Pour 2 tablespoons on preheated iron.
Roll waffle until over seam, then hold and press gently to form a better seal.
The recipe pictured above, with detailed instructions and complete photo gallery, can be found on the Wafer Cone recipe page.
Chocolate Waffle Cone
The chocolate waffle cone recipe yielded very dark waffles that were difficult to determine the doneness of. The finished cones had a thick, sturdy texture more like the classic waffle cones. I’d pair these with cookies and cream ice cream for a treat not soon to be forgotten.
Ingredients for making Chocolate Waffle Cones.
Melt chocolate in hot, melted butter.
Pour chocolate and butter mixture into whipped eggs, salt and sugar.
After mixing cocoa and flower together, add to batter and gently fold until blended.
Spoon two tablespoons of batter onto preheated waffle iron and cook 60 – 90 seconds.
Roll waffle until over seam, then hold and press gently to form a better seal.
The recipe pictured above, with detailed instructions and complete photo gallery, can be found on the Chocolate Waffle Cone recipe page.
