Strawberry Muffin Cones

Name: Strawberry Muffin Cones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) strawberry yogurt; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries; 20 cake ice cream cones (about 3 inches tall); 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening; Colored sprinkles

This is a delightful, fun way to serve a cupcake. I share these with the neighborhood kids and they love the ice cream cone look and ease of eating. Adults who try them say snacking on them makes them feel like kids again. —Barb Kietzer, Niles, Michigan

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup (6 ounces) strawberry yogurt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
20 cake ice cream cones (about 3 inches tall)
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Colored sprinkles

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs, yogurt, oil and strawberries; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Place the ice cream cones in muffin cups; spoon 2 heaping tablespoons batter into each cone. Bake at 375° for 19-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip muffin tops in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles.

Editor's Note: These muffin cones are best served the same day they're prepared. Muffins can be baked in paper liners instead of ice cream cones.

Nutrition Facts

1 cone (calculated without sprinkles): 253 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Muffin Cones in Taste of Home April/May 2000