I LOVE kitchen gadgets.
Visiting Williams Sonoma is an ideal way to spend an afternoon.
We recently moved, and while I adore my new kitchen, we have much less cabinet space.
I now have to make due with only a few of my favorites.
For years I have wanted a waffle cone maker, but since shelf space is limited, it’s not likely to happen.
I recently read an article (wish I could remember where – I was travelling at the time) that used a panini press to make cones.
I could not wait to try it.
The cones were delicious, but there is a learning curve with the process:) Next time I will makes bowls as I’m sure they will be easier to form.
For the batter:
2/3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
4 tbsp cup of butter (melted)
1/4 cup of half and half
whisk everything together and lest rest a few minutes
pre-heat your panini press
make your cone shape (using card stock) cut out a circle shape and tape(or staple in my case) into place
close tightly
cook until just starting to brown (here is where the trial an error begins)
quickly form around the cone shape (yes your fingers will be burning)
let cool slightly before removing the template ( waffle cone will *should hold its shape)
continue with the remaining batter (will produce about 8 cones)
About Heather @French Press
Very creative! I bought a Breville press the year it appeared on Oprah’s favorite things. SMH. I love my press.
xo
Quiet Luxury
I have the Breville as well – LOVE it!
I have this as waffle cone maker as well!
yum–I wish I had one now
Panini press waffle cones… who knew!! They look amazing, I love waffle cones with a huge scoop or two of mint chocolate chip ice cream.
I’ll definitely be making them again soon (especially now that I worked out most of the kinks)
What an amazing idea, I love it! Not to mention, it looks amazing!
thanks
Heather!
Just this week, I tried to make waffle cone bowls and it was an EPIC failure! First batter stuck to cookie sheet. Then overly greased cookie sheet caused batter to run to the edges! Maybe I should try this easy method with my batter! Yours look great!!!
i had quite a few “failures” – but many turned out great
So creative! What a great idea, and the recipe sounds delicious!
Oh, I love it! I cannot wait to try this, burned fingers and all.