Fluffy homemade marshmallow piped into mini ice cream cones and finished with a sprinkle of sherbet — a classic Aussie treat that sets really quickly!
If you have never tried a marshmallow cone before, you are seriously missing out! These little treats are a nostalgic, budget-friendly sweet that kids and adults both go wild for. The best part? The marshmallow sets surprisingly quickly, which means you are not waiting long before you can eat them!
I shared this recipe over on the Creating Dishes YouTube channel and the response was so lovely — so now it is time to bring it here to the blog with all the details you need to make these at home yourself.
Marshmallow cones are exactly what they sound like: mini ice cream cones filled with fluffy, pillowy homemade marshmallow. You can top them with sherbet, hundreds and thousands, or sprinkles — the choice is yours. They are perfect for birthday parties, bake stalls, school events, or just a fun weekend treat at home.
Watch How to Make Marshmallow Cones
Before you start, watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel so you can see exactly how this recipe comes together. It really helps to see the marshmallow mixture being piped into the cones!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Super quick to make — the whole thing takes about 15 minutes of active time.
- Budget-friendly — the ingredients are simple, cheap, and easy to find at any supermarket.
- Kid-approved — little ones love helping to pipe the marshmallow into the cones.
- Great for parties and bake stalls — they look impressive but take very little effort.
- No oven required — a completely no-bake sweet treat!
Ingredients You Will Need
Here is what you will need to make your marshmallow cones at home. Most of these you likely already have in your pantry!
- Gelatine powder — this is what gives the marshmallow its structure and helps it set firm inside the cone.
- Cold water — used to bloom the gelatine.
- Granulated sugar — the base of the marshmallow mixture.
- Light corn syrup or honey — keeps the marshmallow soft and adds that classic chewy texture.
- Mini ice cream cones (wafer cones) — the classic choice. Look for the small cup-style wafer cones at your local supermarket.
- Sherbet — optional but highly recommended! A little sherbet in the bottom of the cone gives you a fun fizzy surprise. You can use store-bought sherbet or make your own. I have a Sherbet Powder Recipe right here on the blog!
- Hundreds and thousands or sprinkles — to decorate the tops.
✅ Tracy’s Tip: Work quickly once you start piping! The marshmallow mixture begins to set fast. Have all your cones lined up and ready to go before you start filling them.
Equipment You Will Need
- Stand mixer (a hand mixer works too, but a stand mixer is much easier)
- High-sided saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Piping bag (or a zip-lock bag with the corner snipped)
- Piping nozzle (optional)
- Heat-proof mixing bowl
How to Make Marshmallow Cones — Step by Step
The process is simple, but it does move quickly once the hot sugar goes in, so read through all the steps before you begin. Here is a brief overview — the full recipe card with exact quantities is below!
- Bloom your gelatine in cold water and set it aside while you prepare the sugar syrup.
2. Cook the sugar, corn syrup, and water on the stovetop until it reaches 115°C. Use your thermometer — this step matters!
3. Quickly add the hot sugar syrup to the bloomed gelatine in your stand mixer bowl.
4. Whisk on high until the mixture is thick, fluffy, and shiny — this takes around 5 minutes.
5. Pop the sherbet into the bottom of each cone first, if you are using it.
6. Transfer the marshmallow to a piping bag and pipe into the cones immediately — fill right to the top!
7. Decorate with hundreds and thousands while the marshmallow is still soft so they stick.
8. Leave to set for 1–2 hours at room temperature before serving.
No thermometer? If your candy thermometer is not playing ball, bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it simmer for around 5 minutes. The mixture should reach what is called the “soft ball” stage — at this point it is ready to come off the heat.
Tips for Perfect Marshmallow Cones
- Work fast! Once the marshmallow is whipped and fluffy, it will start setting quickly. Have everything ready before you start whipping.
- Stand your cones up — cut small slits in a cardboard box or use a muffin tin with the cups turned upside down to balance your cones upright while they set.
- Double the batch if you are making these for a party or bake stall — they go fast!
- Add flavouring — try a few drops of raspberry, strawberry, or mango essence to the marshmallow mixture for a fun twist!
- Chocolate dip — melt some chocolate and dip the rim of the cone before you fill it with marshmallow for an extra-special treat.
How to Store Marshmallow Cones
Once set, store your marshmallow cones in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for around 2–3 days. If the weather is very warm, pop them in the fridge to prevent the marshmallow from becoming too soft.
Avoid storing them in a sealed bag as the cones can go soft from the moisture of the marshmallow — an open tray covered loosely with cling wrap works well.
Can I Use Store-Bought Marshmallow?
Absolutely! If you are short on time, you can melt store-bought marshmallows in the microwave with a tiny splash of water and spoon or pipe them into the cones while still warm and pliable. However, the homemade marshmallow version is really worth the extra effort — it is fluffier, lighter, and has a better texture than the melted version.
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Made This Recipe?
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Happy cooking! 💛 — Tracy, Creating Dishes
Marshmallow Cones Recipe: Easy Homemade Mini Ice Cream Cones!
Description
Easy homemade marshmallow piped into mini ice cream cones with sherbet and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Place the gelatine powder in a heat-proof stand mixer bowl. Add the of cold water and whisk briefly by hand. Set aside for 2 minutes to bloom.
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In a high-sided saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup (or honey), and 3 tablespoons of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Clip on your candy thermometer and bring the mixture to 115°C. Remove from heat immediately.
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Working quickly and carefully, pour the hot sugar mixture into the bowl with the bloomed gelatine. Fix the bowl to your stand mixer and whisk on high speed for approximately 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick, fluffy, white, and shiny.
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While the marshmallow is whisking, line up your mini ice cream cones. If using sherbet, spoon a small amount into the bottom of each cone now.
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Immediately transfer the marshmallow mixture into a piping bag. Snip the tip and pipe the marshmallow into each cone, filling right to the top.
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Sprinkle with hundreds and thousands or sprinkles while the marshmallow is still wet so they stick.
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Stand the cones upright (use a muffin tin or cardboard box to help balance them). Leave at room temperature for 1–2 hours until fully set before serving.
Note
Tracy's Notes: Work as quickly as possible when piping — the marshmallow sets fast! If it starts to firm up before you finish filling all the cones, you can place the bowl briefly over a pot of hot water to soften it slightly, but be careful not to overheat or it will lose its fluffiness. You can also add a few drops of flavoured essence (mango, raspberry, strawberry) to half the batch for a fun flavour variation!
