Waffle Cones

(very similar to the waffle cones at Jeni's Ice Cream)

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup half & half (or heavy cream...I use half & half)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Turn on the waffle cone iron.

2. Combine the egg whites and half & half in a medium bowl with a whisk. Add the sugar, salt and both extracts, and whisk for about a minute to combine well. Whisk in the melted butter. Add the flour, whisking only until the lumps have disappeared and the batter is smooth.

3. Make the cones according to the directions for your waffle cone iron. To shape the cones, you fold a small flap over the bottom of the plastic cone mold, and then tuck one side in, and roll to complete the cone shape. When you get really good, there should be no hole in the bottom of the cone! These are extremely hot and will potentially burn your fingers - you have to work fast!

4. The cones are best the same day they are made, but they will keep for a week in a sealed container.