How to Make Miniature Chocolate Cones

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make parchment cones.

   Draw ten circles on parchment paper that measure
   7.5cm (3 inches).
   
   Cut out each of the circles.
   
   Form the circles into cone shapes, securing each one with a piece of tape.
   
   Keep the cones evenly sized so that they will all turn out roughly the same size.
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   Step 2: Break the chocolate into small pieces.

   Place the pieces into a bain marie or double boiler.
   
   Heat to melt the chocolate, stirring as it melts to hasten the melting. ,, Use a fine pastry brush or a small, new artist's brush to do this.
   
   Seek to make the coating even all the way around and cover all of the inside of the cone, to the top. ,, You may need to melt the chocolate again if you haven't worked swiftly enough, that's okay, just melt as explained earlier. , Place into the refrigerator to chill and set.
   
   This should be for a minimum of 2 hours. , Peel off the parchment paper, doing so very carefully.
   
   The chocolate cones are now ready.
   
   You can either fill them with a filling of your own choice, use them as they are or use the suggested filling from the next section of this article. ,,, If you don't have a piping bag, use a pastry bag or snip the end off a plastic bag. , Be sure to distribute the amount of cream evenly between each cone. , This step is optional and other items can be used instead, if preferred. , Allow to chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving, or leave until needed.
   
   It's a good idea to transfer to an airtight container if chilling for more than 2 hours. , The chocolate cones can be arranged on a plate for guests to help themselves to, or added as a garnish to any dessert dish that you've made.
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   Step 3: Remove the melted chocolate from the heat.

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   Step 4: Brush the melted chocolate onto the inside of a parchment cone.

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   Step 5: Repeat for each cone.

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   Step 6: Add a second layer of melted chocolate inside each cone.

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   Step 7: Place the chocolate cones onto a baking sheet or tray.

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   Step 8: Remove from the refrigerator.

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   Step 9: Tip the cream

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    Step 10: confectioner's sugar and liqueur or fruit juice into a mixing bowl.

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    Step 11: Whisk or beat until the whole mixture thickens.

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    Step 12: Transfer to a piping bag in readiness for using.

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    Step 13: Pipe the whipped cream mixture into each cone.

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    Step 14: Add sprinkles on top of each cone for decoration.

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    Step 15: Place in the refrigerator to chill.

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    Step 16: Serve.

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