Homemade Ice Cream Waffle Cones (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
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⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar, packed
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1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
# Instructions:
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Preheat waffle cone iron to highest setting for 30-60 minutes before starting.
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Set up shaping station with kitchen-safe gloves, heat-safe surface with parchment paper, and waffle cone form.
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Vigorously whisk eggs, sugars, and salt for 1 minute. Add vanilla and melted butter, then flour. Mix thoroughly to develop gluten. Let batter rest 10 minutes.
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Put on gloves. Spray iron with oil. Add 1-ounce (2 tablespoons) batter to center. Close and cook about 2 minutes until lightly golden.
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Working quickly, place hot waffle on work surface. Set cone form off-center, roll tightly around form, pressing tip to seal. Hold seam-side down 30 seconds, then keep form inside 2 minutes until set.
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Cool cones completely on rack. Store in airtight container, stacked inside each other, in cool dry place for 1-2 weeks.
# Notes:
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Long preheat time is essential for even cooking
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Shaping technique improves with practice
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Must be stored in airtight container due to humidity sensitivity
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Use weight measurements for most accurate results