Strawberry Muffin Cones

By newbaucher

Youngsters love the "ice cream cone" look and ease of eating these muffins. Adults who try them say snacking on these cones 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 eggs
• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) strawberry yogurt
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 15 ice cream cake cones (about 3 inches tall)
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• Colored sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

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 about 3 tablespoon batter into each cone. Bake at 375° for 19-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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 of. Decorate with sprinkles. Yield: 15 servings.

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 serving (1 each) equals 253 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 196 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.