Description
These delightful Popcorn Ball Ice Cream Cones are a fun and creative treat combining sweet, buttery popcorn molded into ice cream cone shapes and dipped in white chocolate with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for parties or a playful dessert, these no-bake popcorn balls offer a crunchy, gooey, and visually appealing snack that looks just like a scoop of ice cream on a cone.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Ball Mixture
- 2 bags popped popcorn (seeds removed)
- 15 ounces marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
Decoration & Assembly
- 2 cups white candy melts
- 10 colored ice cream cones
- Colorful nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Marshmallow Mixture: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and softened butter. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until the marshmallows become puffy and the butter is fully melted. Stir to create a smooth, sticky mixture.
- Mix Popcorn: Immediately add the popped popcorn (with seeds removed) to the marshmallow mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all the popcorn. Allow this mixture to cool slightly in the bowl to make it easier to handle.
- Melt Candy Coating: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts by heating on 50% power for 3-4 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds to ensure even melting and a smooth consistency without burning.
- Dip Cones: Hold each colored ice cream cone upside down and dip the open end into the melted white chocolate. Shake off any excess chocolate to avoid dripping, then immediately cover the dipped part with colorful nonpareil sprinkles. Place the cones right side up in the freezer so the chocolate coating can harden quickly.
- Form Popcorn Balls on Cones: Once the cones are ready, scoop a handful of the sticky popcorn mixture and press it firmly into and on top of each cone. Shape the popcorn to resemble a scoop of ice cream, ensuring it sticks well and holds its shape.
Notes
- For best results, remove any unpopped kernels from the popcorn to avoid hard bites.
- Work quickly when coating cones in candy melts so the chocolate doesn’t harden before applying sprinkles.
- Store popcorn ball cones in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 days to keep them fresh.
- You can use colored candy melts of different flavors to customize your cones.
- If candy melts are not available, white chocolate chips can be substituted but may require stirring and careful melting.
