You probably think that ice cream cones have one use and one use only – for housing scoops of delicious ice cream. However, did you know that ice cream cones can actually be used for a bunch of non-ice-cream-related purposes? Well, you do now! Here are 10 clever yet unexpected ways to use ice cream cones.
1. Snack Mix Cones
Use ice cream cones to contain kids’ snacks like dried fruit, cereal, pretzels, and nuts.
2. Cone Bird Feeder
All you need is some bird seed, ice cream cones, peanut butter, and string to make your own DIY bird feeders!
3. (Edible) Christmas Village
Use upside-down ice cream cones as “trees” the next time you make a gingerbread house village during the holiday season.
4. Cone Cupcakes
These cones may look like they’re holding ice cream, but those are actually cupcakes with frosting inside!
5. Cone Kahlua Shooters
How fun would these Kahlua shooters in ice cream cones be for an adults-only party?!
6. Cone Cake Pops
I can rarely visit a Starbucks without getting a cake pop. If you, too, love cake pops, you’ll love the idea of cake pops sitting atop mini ice cream cones!
7. Cone Milkshake Topping
Since a milkshake is essentially just melted ice cream, it deserves to be topped with an upside-down ice cream cone, don’t you think?
8. Cone Seedling Starters
Did you know that ice cream cones make for the perfect seedling starters? Well, now you do!
9. Cone Fruit & Yoghurt Cups
For a healthy alternative to ice cream, fill ice cream cones with yoghurt and fruit.
10. Cone Pie Crust
Crush up ice cream cones either by hand or using a food processor. Press the cone crumbs into a pie dish and use for a sweet pie crust!
