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Name: Nutty Buddy Ice Cream

Summary: A nostalgic frozen treat made of vanilla ice cream in a sugar cone, topped with chocolate and crushed peanuts. A homemade version of the classic Nutty Buddy cone loved by generations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 6 sugar cones
  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream premium or homemade
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional, for smoother melting
  • ¾ cup roasted peanuts chopped

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking tray or sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Freezer

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Scoop softened vanilla ice cream into sugar cones, creating a rounded dome on top.
  3. Place cones upright on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for 1–2 hours until solid.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth.
  5. Dip the frozen tops of each cone into the melted chocolate, rotating to coat evenly.
  6. Immediately sprinkle or roll the dipped tops in chopped roasted peanuts.
  7. Return the cones to the freezer for another 30–60 minutes to set completely before serving.

Notes

Notes:
Use white chocolate or dark chocolate for variety.
Add sea salt or drizzle caramel for a gourmet twist.
Best served immediately after the final freeze for maximum crunch.