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Campfire Cones

Campfire dessert cones with waffle ice cream cones filled with melted marshmallows, chocolate chips, and fruit for a s’mores alternative. Layers melt over medium heat so the filling gets gooey while the cone stays intact.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
cooling 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Waffle ice cream cones
  • 6 6 waffle ice cream cones Use waffle cones sized for individual servings.
Marshmallows and chocolate filling
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows Mini marshmallows melt quickly for a gooey layer.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Chocolate chips should be stirred into the melted marshmallow pockets.
Fruit layers
  • 1 cup banana slices Slice bananas thin so they soften in the short cook time.
  • 0.5 cup strawberries, diced Keep pieces small for even heat-softening.
Graham crunch and wrapping
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces Adds a crunchy bottom layer once warmed.
  • 1 can (15 oz) Aluminum foil Enough to wrap each cone completely and seal around the filling.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Layer and wrap the cones
  1. Fill each waffle cone with layers of mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, banana slices, strawberries, and graham cracker pieces, building down to the base.
  2. Wrap each filled cone completely in aluminum foil, sealing around the cone so the filling stays inside while heating.
Melt on the campfire grate
  1. Place the wrapped cones on a campfire grate over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, rotating occasionally so the filling melts evenly.
Cool and serve
  1. Remove the cones from the fire and let them cool for 2 minutes so the melted filling thickens slightly.
  2. Carefully unwrap the foil and eat immediately with a spoon so you can catch the gooey melted layers.

Notes

Pro tip: rotate the cones every 1 minute so the marshmallows melt uniformly without scorching the foil. These are best eaten right away; they do not hold their gooey texture well after cooling. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 1 day, then re-warm gently on low heat; freezing is not recommended for melted toppings. Dietary swap: use dairy-free chocolate chips and dairy-free marshmallows to make a dairy-free version.