Churro Ice Cream Cones

2. Incorporate the Eggs
Remove the dough from the heat and let it cool slightly for a few minutes. Once it’s cool enough to handle, add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. You’ll need to beat the eggs into the dough, which will result in a smooth, shiny mixture. The dough should be thick but pipeable.
3. Shape the Churro Cones
Now comes the fun part: shaping the churro cones! Transfer the churro dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip (the same tip you would use to pipe churros). If you don’t have a pastry bag, you can also use a large resealable plastic bag with the tip of one corner cut off.
On a piece of parchment paper, pipe the dough into long strips, spiraling around a cone-shaped mold. If you don’t have a cone mold, you can use a piece of aluminum foil shaped into a cone. Make sure to pipe the dough tightly so that it forms a solid churro shape.
4. Fry the Churro Cones
Heat oil in a deep frying pan or pot to about 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower each churro cone into the hot oil, frying them until golden brown and crispy, which should take about 2-3 minutes per cone. Be sure to turn the cones occasionally to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
Once fried, remove the cones from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
5. Coat the Churros in Cinnamon Sugar
While the churros are still warm, mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll each churro cone in the cinnamon sugar mixture until it’s fully coated, giving it that iconic churro sweetness and flavor.
6. Fill with Ice Cream
Once your churro cones are cool enough to handle, it’s time to fill them with ice cream. Let your vanilla ice cream soften for a few minutes so it’s easier to scoop. Use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to fill each cone generously with the ice cream of your choice. You can use a piping bag to fill the cones for a cleaner look, or simply scoop it in with a regular spoon.
7. Serve and Enjoy!
Top your churro ice cream cones with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or even some extra cinnamon sugar if you’d like. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, crunchy churro with cold, creamy ice cream—one of the best dessert combinations!