Prevent Ice Cream Drippage With One Simple Peanut Butter Smear Hack

Imagine going through the trouble of making a special batch of homemade vanilla ice cream. You even go the extra mile to buy your favorite ice cream cones, pack them full, and as a result, wind up with some of the hand-crafted treats melted all over your lap. A leaky ice cream cone is the last thing anyone wants to experience. Especially if you go through the trouble of making individual ones at home, you'll want to be able to savor every last morsel of this frozen delicacy stress-free.

You're in luck though, since there are some preventative measures you can take. Eating your hand-packed cone in a timely fashion is not one of them, however. Depending on which type of ice cream cone you choose, some drips are unavoidable. Unless you're always buying classic cake cones, which tout a flat bottom, crunchy cones sweetened with either molasses or brown sugar, such as sugar or waffle cones, come with a tiny hole at the bottom of each coiled wafer. While sometimes you can eat your way through one of these without the mess, why take any chances when you can add a creamy nutty addition to help taper the drippage? Not only is peanut butter the perfect antidote to noteworthy confections, but using a smear or two in your next ice cream cone concoction may just give you more time to slow down and enjoy this iconic frozen snack.

Peanut butter can easily be labeled as one of many convenient ways to make your ice cream cones even tastier. Most of us are already well aware of nutty spread's powers when it comes to leveling up our favorite indulgences. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches aside, what's not to like about the classic flavor pairing of peanut butter and chocolate? Nowadays, you can make peanut butter pie, peanut butter muffins, and even peanut butter and strawberry jam ice cream. The options for adding it to your favorite desserts are endless. Yet, if you're simply looking for a way to stop your next ice cream cone from leaking, all you really need is a smear of classic peanut butter.

In this case, peanut butter almost serves as a cork of sorts, so even as your ice cream starts to melt, the nutty spread strategically placed at the bottom of your cone will prevent it from spilling out the other end. And let's be honest, who wouldn't welcome that last bite of cone stuffed with the indulgent mixture of melted ice cream and savory peanut butter? However, don't fret if peanut butter's not your thing. If you want a nut-free ingredient to stop ice cream from dripping through your next cone, you still have several tasty options.

If you'd rather save your stores of peanut butter to make tasty baked goods like chocolate peanut butter banana bread, you still have a few delicious alternatives to stuff into the bottom of your next frozen confection. Most of us grew up with classic Nestlé Drumsticks, which contained a pleasant chocolate surprise at the bottom of each ice cream cone. While you can certainly take the time to craft your own homemade version of this iconic treat, another simple option you can add along the lines of peanut butter is Nutella. This rich spread is thick like the peanut-based product but instead offers a signature chocolate hazelnut flavor.

If you're still in the mood for chocolate, but don't want the additional nuttiness, Slices Concession recommends using Whoppers candies and upside-down Hershey Kisses, which fit nicely into the bottoms of sugar and waffle cones. If your tastebuds desire a non-chocolate-based sweet, Today suggests adding a mini marshmallow or two to the bottom of your cone. These chewy treats will soak up the melted ice cream and leave you able to enjoy your dessert without the fear of residual drips. All of these choices provide the freedom to down your next ice cream cone in peace. Though, for those who have a constant hankering for a signature salty-sweet combination of flavors, give a smear of peanut butter a try for added convenience.