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Campfire Cones

Campfire dessert cones made with waffle ice cream cones filled with melted marshmallows, chocolate chips, and fruit. Wrap, warm over a campfire grate, then unwrap for gooey, s'mores alternative-style layers.
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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
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Waffle ice cream cones
  • 6 waffle ice cream cones Use waffle cones (not regular sugar cones).
Marshmallow and chocolate filling
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Fruit and graham layer
  • 1 cup banana slices
  • 0.5 cup strawberries, diced
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker pieces
Wrapping
  • 1 aluminum foil Wrap each cone completely.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Fill the cones
  1. Fill each waffle ice cream cone with a layer of mini marshmallows, then add chocolate chips. Build the layers so the filling stays mounded inside the cone.
  2. Add banana slices over the marshmallow and chocolate layer, followed by diced strawberries. Finish with graham cracker pieces so the top layer holds the fruit inside.
Melt over the campfire
  1. Wrap each filled cone completely in aluminum foil, sealing it around the cone. Keep the foil snug so nothing spills while heating.
  2. Place the wrapped cones on a campfire grate over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, rotating occasionally. Watch for the foil to warm through and the marshmallows to appear melted at the edges.
Cool and serve
  1. Remove the cones from the fire and let cool for 2 minutes. The filling should thicken slightly as it cools.
  2. Carefully unwrap the foil and serve right away with a spoon. The melted marshmallows and chocolate should be glossy and gooey when you open the cone.

Notes

For clean unwrapping, wrap tightly but avoid compressing the cone—too much pressure can crack the waffle. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 1 day; the cones soften, but the filling still tastes good. Freezing isn’t recommended because the fruit becomes watery when thawed. For a different dietary approach, use dairy-free chocolate chips and marshmallows to make it dairy-free.