container of hot fudge
plain waffle cones
sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other cone decorations
1. Set up your work area. I had a few juice glasses on hand, as well as a wax-paper covered work surface. I also prepped my ingredients, which included the container of hot fudge, sprinkles, chopped peanuts, and plain waffle cones.
2. Heat the fudge sauce until it is thoroughly melted. Let cool slightly.
3. Dip the waffle cone into the hot fudge sauce. Spoon a thin coating of hot fudge around the outside edge of the cone. (I did about a one-inch edge of hot fudge coating.)
4. Carefully shake off any excess hot fudge. Evenly sprinkle the toppings of your choice along the fudge-covered outside edge of the cone.
5. Spoon a small portion of hot fudge into the bottom of the cone. (As a kid, that final chunk of fudge was my favorite part of eating a Drumstick Ice Cream Cone treat.)
6. Set the chocolate-dipped and decorated cone into a juice glass and place in the freezer to let the chocolate set. Keep the cone in the freezer until ready to use. (Ideally, prepare the cones 20-30 minutes before serving.)
7. Fill with ice cream and eat immediately!