Summer is officially here, and whether you are pitching a tent in the great outdoors or just firing up the firepit in your backyard, making s’mores is a mandatory summer activity.
But let’s be honest: traditional s’mores are a parent’s worst nightmare. The graham crackers crack, the hot marshmallows fall into the dirt, and the kids end up covered in sticky chocolate from head to toe.
If you are looking for the absolute best camp snacks and campfire desserts, you need to try the viral Campfire S’mores Cones hack. By stuffing all those delicious ingredients into a crispy waffle cone and using foil packets for the grill, you get a completely contained, melty, gooey dessert that is fun to eat and completely mess-free!
🛒 The Ingredients (The Ultimate Stuffing Bar)
The best part about this dessert is that it is completely customizable. Set up a “stuffing bar” and let the kids build their own cones!
The Base:
- 1 box Waffle Ice Cream Cones (Crucial: Use waffle cones or sugar cones! Regular cake cones get soggy very quickly).
The Fillings:
- 1 bag Miniature Marshmallows (Mini ones melt much faster and fit better inside the cone!).
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.
- 1 cup Peanut Butter Chips or mini Reese’s cups.
- Fun Add-ins: Sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, Rolo candies, or crushed graham crackers!
- Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil (Do not use cheap, thin foil, or it will burn through in the fire!).
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions (The “Foil Packet” Method)
Step 1: Stuff the Cones
Have everyone grab a waffle cone. Start by dropping a few chocolate chips and mini marshmallows directly into the very bottom tip of the cone (you want a chocolatey surprise at the end!). Fill the rest of the cone to the top, alternating layers of marshmallows, chocolate, and fruit.
Step 2: The “Double Wrap” Hack 🛑
Do not just loosely cover them! Take a large square piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap the stuffed cone completely, twisting the top slightly to seal it shut.
The Hack: If you are putting these directly into a campfire, double-wrap them with a second sheet of foil to prevent the delicate waffle cone from scorching!
Step 3: Cook Over the Coals (Or the Grill!)
- Campfire Method: Place the foil-wrapped cones near the edge of the fire, directly on the hot glowing coals (NOT in the roaring flames!). Let them sit for 3 to 5 minutes, turning them once with tongs.
- BBQ Grill Method: Place the foil cones on the grates of a preheated grill (about 350°F) for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once.
Step 4: Unwrap and Enjoy!
Use tongs to remove the cones from the heat. Let them sit for 2 minutes before opening—molten sugar is dangerously hot! Carefully peel back the top of the foil to reveal a crispy cone filled with gooey, melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows. Eat it just like an ice cream cone!
💡 Rainy Day? Make them in the Oven!
If your camping trip gets rained out, you can still make these summer desserts indoors. Wrap them in foil and bake them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 7 minutes. It is the perfect rainy day summer activity for the kids!
