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How to make Ice Cream Cookies with Royal Icing

Fun and adorable DIY Ice cream cone cookies are a great party treat.  If you are looking for a fun summer party idea, these delicious cookies will not disappoint!

An ice cream themed party is definitely an adorable theme for a summer birthday.  From popsicles to ice cream cones, there are so many fun ways to style an ice cream themed party. 

Throwing an ICE CREAM THEMED PARTY?

☑️ This Ice Cream Party Kit is the perfect set to get your party planning headed in the right direction!

If you are looking to set up an ice cream party, these super cute and super easy to make ice cream cone cookies are a great party treat.  They will definitely be a hit!    

How to use Ice Cream Sugar Cookies

Using ice cream cookies in an ice cream party is super simple.  You can bake them onto sticks and display them upright. You can set them out on platters or plates. You can also use them as cake toppers. 

So many great ideas!  They truly are very versatile cookies!

 

Ideas for an Ice Cream party

If you are looking for some more awesome ideas for planning an ice cream themed party, check out these ice cream party ideas. We also have a super cute and simple ice cream banner tutorial. 

Ice Cream Cone Cookie Tutorial: STEP by STEP

Ready to learn how to make these fun and simple ice cream cookies?  Let’s walk through these step by step!

Materials:

 

Step 1:

You will need to start with a good sugar cookie recipe .  When I prep the dough, I always add additional flour so the cookies do not stick to the cutting surface. This also helps them bake wit less spread.

Once your dough is ready to start cutting, roll it out to about ¼ inch thick.  Thicker cookies will bake easier, decorate easier and hold more flavor.  If you are unsure of thickness, err on the side of thicker!

Preheat oven according to the recipe.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Cut the cookies out with the ice cream cookie cutter and bake according to your recipe.

You will want the cookies to completely cool before decorating.  I usually like to bake them the day before I decorate.

 

Step 2:

Next you need to prepare your royal icing.  You will need a tan color and then your ice cream color and white icing.  For these cookies, I used light pink, but you can make any color or “flavor” of ice cream you want!

To color the icing, you will add drops of gel food coloring to your icing. Separate your icing into separate containers to mix with coloring and set aside sealed until you are ready to use them.  You don’t want the icing to dry out while you are using other colors.  

For tan, use a few drops of brown.  For pink, use a few drops of red or pink.  Mix well so your frosting isn’t streaky.

Add small amounts of water to each container and mix until you get the royal icing to the correct consistency. You will want the icing to be fill consistency or honey-like icing. Be careful not to add water too quickly. 

The runnier the icing, the easier to make it smooth, but be careful not to be too runny or you will have a hard time keeping lines clean.

Fill piping bags with royal icing.

Step 3:

Using your edible marker, draw on the wavy lines around the bottom of the ice cream scoop.  Then outline the top for the “sauce”.  It’s significantly easier to line with icing if you have a line to follow. 

Step 4:

Using the pink icing, Outline the top middle section of the ice cream scoop. This is the part between the bottom of the scoop (inside the wavy lines) and the line for “sauce” on top.  Fill in this section with pink icing.  Use a toothpick or fork prong to flatten out any imperfections and air bubbles.  

 

Next, using the tan icing, trace the bottom wavy line and the outline of the cone.  Fill in the cone with tan icing. Use a toothpick or fork prong to flatten out any imperfections and air bubbles.

Once the two sections of frosting are dry, fill in the section between the cone and the middle of the scoop with pink.  By letting the other sections dry first, this gives you a nice line between the colors and gives the scoop some definition.  Use a toothpick or fork prong to flatten out any imperfections and air bubbles.

Fill the top of the scoop in with white.  While the icing is still wet, gently drop sprinkles into the frosting.  The icing will dry with the sprinkles inside.  Use a toothpick or fork prong to flatten out any imperfections and air bubbles.

Step 5:

Once the tan icing is dry, use the brown edible marker to draw on waffle cone lines in a criss cross pattern.  Easy peasy and ready to eat!!

Sweet + Simple Ice Cream Cone Cookies

Sweet + Simple Ice Cream Cone Cookies
Ice Cream Cone Cookie Tutorial: STEP by STEP

Ready to learn how to make these fun and simple ice cream cookies?  Let's walk through these step by step!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • Ice Cream Cone Cookie Cutter (You can use any ice cream cone shape you prefer.  I used the Ice Cream/Santa head Cookie Cutter from this set).
  • Gel Food Coloring
  • Edible Marker (Brown)
  • Sugar Cookie Dough (here is my recipe)
  • Royal icing. You can buy that mix or here is a great royal icing recipe to use!!  If you are new to cookie decorating, you also need a piping bag, icing tip 1/2, coupler, and clip.  I recommend this piping tip set.  It’s reasonably priced and includes everything you need.
  • Sprinkles
  • Parchment Paper

Instructions

Step 1:
You will need to start with a good sugar cookie recipe .  When I prep the dough, I always add additional flour so the cookies do not stick to the cutting surface. This also helps them bake wit less spread.
Once your dough is ready to start cutting, roll it out to about ¼ inch thick.  Thicker cookies will bake easier, decorate easier and hold more flavor.  If you are unsure of thickness, err on the side of thicker!
Preheat oven according to the recipe.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Cut the cookies out with the ice cream cookie cutter and bake according to your recipe.
You will want the cookies to completely cool before decorating.  I usually like to bake them the day before I decorate.
 
Step 2:
Next you need to prepare your royal icing.  You will need a tan color and then your ice cream color and white icing.  For these cookies, I used light pink, but you can make any color or "flavor" of ice cream you want!
To color the icing, you will add drops of gel food coloring to your icing. Separate your icing into separate containers to mix with coloring and set aside sealed until you are ready to use them.  You don’t want the icing to dry out while you are using other colors.  
For tan, use a few drops of brown.  For pink, use a few drops of red or pink.  Mix well so your frosting isn't streaky.
Add small amounts of water to each container and mix until you get the royal icing to the correct consistency. You will want the icing to be fill consistency or honey-like icing. Be careful not to add water too quickly. 
The runnier the icing, the easier to make it smooth, but be careful not to be too runny or you will have a hard time keeping lines clean.
Fill piping bags with royal icing.

Step 3:
Using your edible marker, draw on the wavy lines around the bottom of the ice cream scoop.  Then outline the top for the "sauce".  It's significantly easier to line with icing if you have a line to follow. 
Step 4:
Using the pink icing, Outline the top middle section of the ice cream scoop. This is the part between the bottom of the scoop (inside the wavy lines) and the line for "sauce" on top.  Fill in this section with pink icing.  Use a toothpick or fork prong to flatten out any imperfections and air bubbles.  
 

Next, using the tan icing, trace the bottom wavy line and the outline of the cone.  Fill in the cone with tan icing. Use a toothpick or fork prong to flatten out any imperfections and air bubbles.
Once the two sections of frosting are dry, fill in the section between the cone and the middle of the scoop with pink.  By letting the other sections dry first, this gives you a nice line between the colors and gives the scoop some definition.  Use a toothpick or fork prong to flatten out any imperfections and air bubbles.
Fill the top of the scoop in with white.  While the icing is still wet, gently drop sprinkles into the frosting.  The icing will dry with the sprinkles inside.  Use a toothpick or fork prong to flatten out any imperfections and air bubbles.
Step 5:
Once the tan icing is dry, use the brown edible marker to draw on waffle cone lines in a criss cross pattern.  Easy peasy and ready to eat!!

© Mimi's Dollhouse

Looking for more ideas for Ice Cream Parties?

Planning an ice cream party does not have to be crazy expensive or crazy complicated.  If you are look for more ideas to make your ice cream party amazing…don’t forget to check out these amazing Ice Cream party ideas!

Coordinating Ice Cream Party Supplies

Starting your party planning off right with some simple coordinating decorations and tableware is a great way to really have your party planning not be complicated and expensive.

Ice Cream Tableware from Amazon

This ice cream themed party tableware is perfection.  I love the soft colors and the sprinkle pattern.  This would perfectly compliment so many ice cream scoop party designs.

I scream for this perfect for summer set!!

 

Ice Cream Supplies from Meri Meri

These gorgeous ice cream themed party supplies with ice cream cone shaped plates are perfection!  You will love the creativity and your guests will be impressed with the adorable quality!

Ice Cream Shoppe Party Invitations from Mimi’s Dollhouse

Do you love an old fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe?  I am crazy about all things vintage, so this pastel design was super fun to design. 

I also have matching printable ice cream decorations which make party set-up a snap and tie all your food and decorations together.

You can take a look at (and purchase) the printable package and printable invitation at the bottom of this post.

 

Want to throw an Ice Cream Party?

Check out the awesome party printable package here.  You can also order just the invitation as an additional option.

The Printable Ice Cream Shoppe Party Decorations are available in my shop:

 

Here are some helpful links for an ice cream themed party:


 

 

 

Conclusion for DIY Ice Cream Cookies:

These adorable and super simple Ice Cream Cone Cookies are a great addition to any summertime party.  If you love the idea of planning an ice cream themed party, then you will love these cookies. 

If you love this tutorial, please pin this image to your birthday Pinterest board:

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Thank you for reading my Royal iced Ice Cream Cone Cookies!