Description
Campfire Cones are a fun and easy-to-make treat perfect for camping or backyard gatherings. Loaded with gooey marshmallows, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and graham cracker pieces inside a waffle cone, these cones are wrapped in foil and heated over an oven, grill, or campfire until melted and deliciously gooey. Customize with your favorite toppings like M&Ms, Rolos, or fresh fruit for a creative twist on a classic s’mores treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 waffle cone
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup graham cracker pieces
Optional Toppings
- M&Ms
- Rolos
- Peanut butter cups
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Coconut
- Brown sugar
- Butterscotch chips
- Nuts
- Anything your imagination can come up with
Other
- Aluminum foil (for wrapping cones)
Instructions
- Prepare the cone: Line each waffle cone internally with peanut butter if desired. This layer helps hold the ingredients in place and adds extra flavor.
- Add marshmallows base: Place a few mini marshmallows at the bottom of the cone to prevent toppings from falling out.
- Fill with toppings: Fill the cone with your favorite ingredients such as chocolate chips, remaining mini marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and additional peanut butter. Feel free to add optional toppings like M&Ms, strawberries, or nuts for variety.
- Wrap tightly: Wrap each filled cone tightly in aluminum foil, ensuring it is fully enclosed to retain heat and melt ingredients evenly.
- Cook using preferred method: For oven, bake wrapped cones at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes. For grilling, preheat grill to medium-high heat and place cones on grates, turning occasionally for 5-10 minutes. For campfire, heat foil-wrapped cones over the fire for 3-5 minutes, or until marshmallows and chocolate melt.
- Serve warm: Carefully unwrap the hot cones and enjoy immediately for best gooey texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can customize the cones with any sweet toppings you like, such as fruit, candy, or nuts.
- Be sure to wrap cones tightly in foil to avoid leaks and ensure even melting.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on heat source; watch carefully to avoid burning.
- These cones are ideal for camping trips but also work great in the oven or on a grill at home.
- Allow cones to cool briefly before handling as foil and contents will be hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes depending on cooking method
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
