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This chunky fireside dessert has grown into our summer sweet tradition, mixing up s'mores flavors with the tempting twist of Reese's peanut butter cups and pieces. The waffle cone delivers that perfect crunchy container for gooey marshmallows and chocolate, giving you a tasty blend of textures in every mouthful.
I whipped these up during a family lake camping trip when the children were tired of regular s'mores. Watching their thrilled faces as they bit into these sticky, melty goodies told me we'd found our new family favorite.
Ingredients
- Waffle cones: crunchy containers that keep everything together while adding delightful crispness
- Mini marshmallows: these tiny ones get soft and gooey more quickly than big marshmallows
- Chocolate chips: they turn into yummy melty streams throughout your cone
- Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups: these little gems bring that amazing peanut butter chocolate magic
- Reese's Pieces: they bring fun colors, extra peanut butter taste and a bit of candy crunch
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Build Your Foundation:
- Put mini marshmallows in the bottom third of each waffle cone. This sets up a good base and makes sure you'll get that stretchy marshmallow pull when you take a bite.
- Stack Up Yummy Stuff:
- Switch between adding chocolate chips, Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Reese's Pieces, and more mini marshmallows until you've filled the cone. Press everything down softly as you go to fit more goodies without breaking the cone.
- Wrap Them Up:
- Cover each cone with aluminum foil, starting at the top opening. First wrap the filled top to keep everything inside, then wrap from the bottom and close up the sides. Make sure they're wrapped tight so nothing leaks out.
- Warm Until Soft:
- At a campfire, set the wrapped cones near the hot coals but away from flames, turning them now and then for about 5 to 7 minutes. At home, bake them at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes. You'll know they're done when everything inside has melted together.
- Let Cool Briefly:
- Give the cones a minute or two to cool after taking them off the heat so you won't burn your mouth. Then carefully open them up and get ready for an awesome dessert.
Those tiny Reese's peanut butter cups really work wonders in these cones. As they melt, they create spots of smooth peanut butter chocolate that make these way more exciting than plain s'mores. My little girl even said these beat birthday cake after trying them at our last beach fire.
Make Ahead Options
You can put these cones together and wrap them up to 24 hours before you need them. Keep them in a cooler or fridge until cooking time. This works great for camping or backyard parties when you don't want to fuss with prep during the fun. The cone won't get soggy from the fillings as long as you don't heat them up yet.
Indoor Cooking Method
Don't have a campfire? These treats cook up great in your home oven at 350°F. Stand the wrapped cones up on a baking sheet, maybe tucked between muffin cups so they don't fall over. Bake them for 10 to 15 minutes until everything gets melty. A gas grill with the lid down works too if you want that outdoor feeling.
Endless Variations
While the Reese's stuff makes these cones extra tasty, you can fill them with almost any sweet thing you like. Try some caramel chips, butterscotch bits, broken cookies, fresh strawberry slices, or chunks of banana. The main idea stays the same – layer things that will melt into something even yummier when they come together.
Serving Suggestions
Hand out these cones with plenty of napkins or put them in a paper bowl to catch any drips. For a fancy touch, take the wrapper off and quickly roll the gooey top in sprinkles, crushed nuts, or tiny chocolate chips for more crunch and flavor. They taste best right after cooking when everything's still warm and sticky.
FAQs About the Recipe
- → Can I use regular marshmallows instead of mini marshmallows?
Sure, just chop up the big marshmallows into smaller chunks so they'll fit better in your cones.
- → What other fillings can I use?
You can toss in some crushed nuts, bits of caramel, chunks of white chocolate, or whatever candy you like best.
- → How do I prevent the ingredients from spilling out?
Make sure you wrap the foil tightly around the cone. Start by covering the top, then fold up the bottom and sides snugly.
- → Can I prepare these ahead of time?
You can definitely put them together early, wrap them in foil, and keep them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- → What's the best way to cook these cones?
Nothing beats the smoky flavor from real campfire coals. But don't worry, they turn out great in your oven or on the grill too.