Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cones - 4th of July

The best part of the 4th of July holiday is treating yourself to sweets! These easy Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cones are amazing and the perfect way to celebrate! Why skimp on dessert when you can take charge and make this? 

The hardest part of this recipe is choosing which flavor of ice cream you want to put inside your waffle cones. 

Next time you are in the grocery store, grab a box of waffle cones, a pack Ghirardelli candy melts, some festive sprinkles and then get ready to beat the heat. 

Don't forget to pick up your favorite ice cream you are at the store, because as soon as these yummy chocolate dipped ice cream cones dry you are going want to grab yourself a sweet treat.

It's super hard to wait to dive right into and devour one of these amazing chocolate dipped waffle cones. 

White Chocolate Dipped Cones

The best part about these cones is that the sweetness is all throughout. You get to start with the sweet ice cream on top where you get to choose your favorite flavor. 

As the ice cream melts down, you get the sweet rim and crunch of the white chocolate on the rim. Pair that up with some sprinkles, and you've got quite the treat.

This means that the whole dessert recipe will be perfectly sweet and crunchy for every single bite. 

My close friend Julie adds some melted chocolate to the bottom of the waffle cone too. She adds it right before dipping the top edge into the melted chocolate.

She wants to stop the ice cream from melting down kids hands from the inside of the waffle cone. The chocolate plugs 

Simply add a spoonful of melted chocolate inside the waffle cone while waffle cone is wrapped around bottom of the cone with parchment so hot melted chocolate doesn't run right through your waffle cone.

I've been making this for years and it's ALWAYS the hit of the party. You'll be certain to have the best 4th of July snacks ever if you add in these delicious white chocolate dipped cones. 

Make certain to make extras because they're going to go fast. You might even make and hide one for you to eat later, too!

(I'm not saying you should hide food but when it's this good, you have to look out for yourself and make certain that you get one!) 

Ingredients Needed For Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Dipped Cones

As you can tell, this recipe is crazy simple and takes just a few minutes to make. You're going to love how fast you can whip out this delicious dessert. 

• 12 pack of waffle cones
• 10oz white chocolate melting wafers
• Red, white and blue sprinkles
• Ice cream of choice for garnishing

How to make Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cones

The good news is that these take just about 10 minutes of time to make. So simple and spot on flavor. 

Your family and friend will think that you bought these from a local ice cream pallor and will be so amazed when you tell them that you made these chocolate dipped waffle cones yourself.   

It's a good thing they are simple to make because your family is going to request them over and over. 

Melt the chocolate wafers

Use a microwave-safe bowl and be careful melting the wafers. You can also use a double broiler as well, either is fine. Be certain that you're not burning the wafers or you'll have to scrap it and start all over.

You also need to stay close and stir the whole time. 

If you are melting your chocolate wafers in the microwave be sure to stir them every 30 seconds or so.  It doesn't take long for them to melt and you don't want your chocolate to burn or scorch. 

Continue melting your chocolate in 30 second intervals until your chocolate is completely melted and smooth. 

How to dip waffle cones

Dipping waffle cones is simple.  All you need to do is lightly dip the top of your waffle cone into your melted chocolate until it is about ½ inch coated.  Then allow the excess chocolate to drip off.  

Want to make sure you get better coverage of chocolate on your waffle cone?  I've got a tip for you.  Using a bbq brush, paint your melted chocolate onto your cone instead of dipping. 

When you use a paint brush you can better control where the chocolate is applied and how thickly it covers your cone. 

Add the sprinkles

Once you dip the cone you're going to want to roll it in the sprinkles asap. Trust me on this - roll the cone. Don't try to add on sprinkles by hand as this will take forever and cause you to get frustrated.

Let them dry

The drying process is what takes the longest and is going to require you to let the cones dry for about 30 minutes. But trust me, it's totally worth the wait! 

Tips for Making Waffle Cones Dipped in White Chocolate

• Don’t own a double boiler? No worries. Place a heat-safe bowl over the top of a medium bowl and allow it to nest. Place your chocolate inside the bowl and the water in the pot will heat the bottom of the bowl, slowly melting the chocolate inside.
• For this recipe, I highly recommend Ghirardelli Melting Wafers. In my experience, this wafer does the best job at firming quickly and will never require for the chocolate to have to be placed in the freezer for firming.
• Use these cones as a fun way to spruce up your average ice cream cone. The white chocolate wafers add a fun and hardened layer of sweetness. 

Can you make these dipped cones ahead of time?

Absolutely. If you know that you're going to be busy, you can make these ahead of time and not feel stressed out. Even a few days ahead of time is totally fine!

How do you store dipped chocolate cones? 

The biggest thing to remember is that you want to keep them out of the air. As long as they're stored in an airtight container, they should be good to go. The air is going to cause them to be stale and make them lose their crunch.

Do not store your dipped waffle cones in the fridge.  Cold air will make them go soft at lot faster.  Be sure to keep them dry and away from air.  You also do not want to place your dipped chocolate waffle cones near heat sources. 

What type of chocolate do I need to use

I used Ghirardelli  candy melts for making these delicious waffle cones.  I prefer how easy these melting wafers work.  Do not need to add anything like oil to your melted chocolate if you are using these Ghirardelli candy wafers.   

If you are using chocolate bars, or chocolate chips, you will need thin your chocolate with a small amount of oil or butter.  I use coconut oil and about a teaspoon. 

Adding oil or butter to melted chocolate smooths out the chocolate and also makes it easier to dip.  Remember, though that you do not need to add oil or butter if you using the candy melts. 

Where do I buy chocolate melting wafers

I always buy my candy melts on Amazon. I buy most of my baking supplies online because it saves me from having to take a trip to the store.

Any time I can skip the store I'm going to take that opportunity. 

If you are heading into a store you can purchase candy melts at your local big box store or large grocery store.  If you have a craft store in your area you can also find these yummy candy melts there on the cake decorating aisles. 

Can you freeze white chocolate-dipped cones?

Yep! The same rule applies - just make certain that you're storing the cones in a freezer-safe container so that they're fresh and delicious. 

Be careful when freezing your chocolate dipped waffle cones though, they can get soft quickly, so only freeze for then for a short time.  No longer than 3 months. 

Which candy melts are the best

I personally find that Ghirardelli brand candy melts are my family's favorites.  However, I have also used Wilton brand and enjoyed it.  If you cannot find Ghirardelli brand new you, Wilton will work just as well.   

No matter which brand you us your chocolate dipped cones will turn out amazing for make for a cool treat on a hot summer day. 

National Ice Cream month

Did you know that July is national ice cream month? It certainly is.  How perfect since the 4th July falls at the beginning of national ice cream month right? 

Now you can not only celebrate 4th of July with your family and friends but you can also celebrate national ice cream month right along with it and these chocolate dipped waffle cones are the perfect way to do it. 

Ways to Change Up The Rim-Dipped Cones

The fun part about this recipe is that you can change up the flavors and look easily. You can use chocolate wafers of different colors to make them all look super fun! 

Don't forget that you can easily change up the colors of the sprinkles as well to make them fun for other holidays, too.

Red and green are fun for Christmas, orange and black are cute for Halloween, and rainbow colors are super fun for birthday themes, too! 

Last, but not least, don't miss changing up the flavors of ice cream. While I'm a fan of vanilla, feel free to fill the cones in any way you can imagine. I'll never turn down trying other or new types.

These would be great with strawberry, pistachio, or good ol' rocky road ice cream, too. Everything works.

What other toppings can I dip my waffles in

Ready to change up your chocolate dipped waffles cones? I have some ideas to help you take your waffle cones to the next level.  

• chopped nuts
• crushed cookies like Oreo's.
• mini m&ms
• shredded coconut
• crushed candy bars
• cut up dried fruit
• sprinkles in all colors

Must-Have Items for Chocolate Dipped Cones

While you don't "have" to have these items, I think it's smart to! A cone holder like you see in the pictures is a life-saver! Plus, don't they look so pretty sitting up nice and beautiful?

Having a stand like this makes it simple to put the ice cream in the cones and have them handy and ready for people to come and grab.

I've used this so many times during family gatherings and parties and everyone always loves the fact that they can just reach and grab their very own ice cream cone. 

The fewer hands that touch, the colder it's going to stay! 

I can't wait to see what you think of this simple recipe! Make certain to share your creations with me!  Now that you have gotten your ice cream cones made and they ready to eat, it's time for the hard decision. 

That's right, it's time to think about which ice cream you want to put inside your cone.  What is your favorite flavor? I know that I can wait to sink into of these crunchy chocolate dipped waffle cones filled with chocolate ice cream. 

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