Fun Christmas Treat~ Santa Cones
November 6, 2008 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Christmas for Kids
I know it’s not quite Christmas yet, but it’s coming quick.
Here’s a fast, and easy treat you can make with your kids. The santa cones don’t take long to make, and they take even less time to get gobbled up by hungry children.
What you’ll need:
- Ice cream (candy cane, or mint ice cream are very festive)
- Whipped topping
- Sugar cones
- Red melting chocolate, or white melting chocolate with red chocolate coloring
- M & M candies, or chocolate chips
Melt the chocolate according to the package microwave directions in a flat bowl, or baking dish. I usually melt the chocolate in the microwave for 15-20 seconds at a time until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Roll the cones in the chocolate to coat the outside, then sit upright on a plate, or foil to cool and dry. You can make these ahead, and have them ready for the Santa cones.
Scoop a ball of ice cream, and place it on top of the cone, press down hard. Flip the cone upside down on the plate, and add chocolate chips, or candies for eyes and a nose. When you’re ready to serve them swirl whipped topping for Santa’s beard, hat brim, and the pom pom on top of his hat.
Let your kids have fun rolling the cones, adding the eyes, and whipped topping, and see what they create. They don’t last long, so make them when you’re ready to eat them.
Enjoy!
Image (c) L Gerlach
“Santa Cones” really a fun treat for coming christmas. Children enjoy having this treats.
Thanks for posting
Julia
That looks fun – and with the right cones, we can make them gluten free!
Thanks Julia
Lucy- You could even make chocolate cones if you had something to use for a mold.
Nice idea. Ideal for a summer treat.
Kate.