Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees are a fun and festive holiday treat made with sugar ice cream cones and frosting. Make them with your family for Christmas this year!
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These little Christmas trees are popular because:
- They are an easy edible craft.
- They are so much fun to decorate.
- They are beautiful on a holiday treat table.
This recipe includes:
- Detailed ingredient notes
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Serving and storage suggestions
- A recipe card
A Note From My Kitchen
If you're looking for a fun (and pretty!) edible craft this Christmas, you should make these little ice cream cone Christmas trees!
These cute Christmas tree ice cream cones are super easy to make, totally fun to decorate with kids, and you can eat them when you're done. What's not to love?! Pair them with these snow globe cupcakes, reindeer chow, and Grinch Punch or Christmas Hot Chocolate for a festive dessert table this holiday season!
I hope you love making this edible Christmas craft as much as we do!
Happy cooking,
Ingredient Notes
- Sugar ice cream cones: Use pointed sugar cones rather than flat-bottom cake cones so the inverted cone creates a tree shape. Check for cracks before purchasing or using.
- Green frosting: Store-bought green frosting works well for convenience. White vanilla frosting can also be tinted with green food coloring if preferred.
- Mini M&M's: Mini size candies fit well on the cone surface. Regular-size M&M's can be used if minis are unavailable.
- Assorted sprinkles: Use holiday-themed sprinkles, sanding sugar, nonpareils, or small shaped sprinkles. Choose decorations that are lightweight so they adhere easily to the frosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Make Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees?
Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees are made by piping green frosting onto inverted sugar cones. The frosted cones are then decorated with various candies and sprinkles of your choice.What If I Don't Have Piping Tips For The Frosting?
If you don't have a piping bag or tips, that's okay! If you have a tip, but no bag, you can snip the end off of a plastic baggie and insert the tip into the cut end. If you don't have any piping tips, you can simply use a knife to spread the frosting evenly all over the outside of the cone. You can also purchase a can of Betty Crocker cupcake icing that comes with tips and use that!What Piping Tip Should I Use?
There is no specific tip that is required for this project. Each tip will create a different look for your tree, so get creative and test a few to see what you like best!Am I Supposed to Eat Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees?
Once you are done decorating your "tree," you can either not eat them and leave the decorated trees on a platter for a fun Christmas decoration or you can eat them if you want to! It's totally up to you. If you decide to eat them, try placing one atop a bowl of ice cream or a cupcake for a fun Christmas dessert!
Two Bite Take
"The kids loved decorating their own trees. I think they loved eating them even more!"
- recipe author
Serving Suggestions
What to Serve With Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees
When you make these little trees, you can prepare them on individual plates or group them together on a larger platter to make a cute Christmas scene. They would even make a great addition to your gingerbread house or nativity scene! You can use a little extra icing under the base of the trees to anchor them to the platter.One serving is 1 tree.
Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees Variations
These variations change the ingredients while keeping the same basic project.- Use white frosting tinted green with food coloring instead of pre-colored green frosting.
- Swap mini M&M's for other small candies such as mini chocolate chips or chopped candy pieces.
- Use themed sprinkles such as snowflake sprinkles.
- Use white frosting for a different snowy theme.
Got Leftovers?
What To Do With Leftover Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees
Leftover trees can be broken into bite-size pieces and used in a few different ways.- Crumble the pieces over a bowl of yogurt or ice cream as a sweet topping.
- Crush and sprinkle over hot chocolate as a crunchy topping.
- Break into small pieces and fold into cookie dough as a candy-studded mix-in.
How To Store Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees
Store finished trees in a covered container at room temperature so the cones stay crisp. These are meant to be enjoyed the day they are made if you plan to eat them.
Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees
Yield: 5 trees
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees are a fun and festive holiday treat made with sugar ice cream cones and frosting. Make them with your family for Christmas this year!
INGREDIENTS
sugar ice cream cones
green frosting
mini M&M's
assorted sprinkles
sugar ice cream cones
green frosting
mini M&M's
assorted sprinkles
INSTRUCTIONS
- Hold the cone in your hand and pipe the icing onto the cone, starting with the large end of the cone. When close to covering the whole cone, invert it onto a serving platter and finish icing the tip.
- Decorate the frosted cone with mini M&M's and sprinkles.
NOTES
I used Betty Crocker cupcake icing in a can, but if you have time, try making your own white frosting or vanilla buttercream icing with green food coloring mixed in.
Author: Becky Tarala
I used Betty Crocker cupcake icing in a can, but if you have time, try making your own white frosting or vanilla buttercream icing with green food coloring mixed in.
Author: Becky Tarala
Behind the Bites
Hi, I’m Becky, the creator of The Two Bite Club, where good food starts with two bites.
I’ve been cooking and sharing recipes here for years,
sharing the kinds of easy, dependable dishes that tend to become family favorites.
These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here!
I’ve been cooking and sharing recipes here for years,
sharing the kinds of easy, dependable dishes that tend to become family favorites.
These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here!
