Chef'sChoice Ice Cream Cone Maker WaffleCone Express With Nonstick Heating Plates Instant Heat Recovery Creates Delicious Homemade Sugar and Waffle Cones Easy to Clean, 1050-Watts, Silver

This is a really simple waffle iron, so not much to it: it works very well for its intended purpose. I wish the plates were removable for cleaning, but can't have everything. I received it yesterday, so no long-term use data; if it breaks, I'll post an update. The cone maker heats up evenly, and the waffles come out perfect once you find a good recipe. I tried all three recipes that come with the iron, and in my hands, the chocolate cone worked the best. The first recipe makes waffles that are a bit too thick and heavy to my taste. I would not recommend to use all-purpose flour, and instead use cake flour for all recipes. Since I didn't have cake flour on hand, I mixed 1/3 corn starch with 2/3 AP flour and it worked much better than 100% AP flour. I used the corn starch/AP flour mixture for the second recipe plus an additional tbsp of oil, and the waffles came out very light, thin, and crunchy. Ditto the chocolate recipe, and it was the best: not as thin and lacy as the second recipe, but thinner and more pliable than the first recipe. I am not a big fan of chocolate, so no chocolate bias here. It seems the key is not to overmix the batter and get the correct consistency. My batter was a consistency of sour cream, it was not running from the spoon, I had to drop it with the help of another spoon and press it with the lid. Once the steam stops coming out, the waffle is pretty much done and ready to be rolled. My next projects will be unsweetened waffles, chocolate tacos, cannoli, and a mille feuille (Napoleon) cake.

Made the tastiest waffle cones at home, the smell of them cooking was worth it alone :) after making about 10 of them, this waffle maker paid for itself. The cone roller they give you is the perfect size but contains BPA, which they don’t tell you till you see the sticker on the box :( So I covered it in two layers of thick foil, couldn’t disappoint my kids. My advice is to get a decent wooden one. Which I’m hoping to find on Amazon. And practice making cones, I melted chocolate chips in a sandwich bag & poured it into the bottom of the cone to avoid leakage. I also made waffle bowls, (that a smeared melted chocolate on the bottom inside) IKEA little kids bowls were the perfect size I just sandwiched the waffle between 2 bowls, should work with any small bowls. Besides the cone roller, this waffle maker is awesome. I got a decent, simple recipe off the internet. Bakes up fast, and poof, just like the farm stand I’ve cream shops... at a fraction of the cost & there’s no line, no waiting ;) Waffle cone ingredients - $2 1/2 Gallon Ice Cream - $4 Smelling those waffle cones baking in your own kitchen - priceless

I have used the Waffle Cone maker several times now and really like it. I've tried the recipes in the book and also made gluten free cones with great success. The waffle cone maker browns evenly and is easy to keep clean. The nonstick surface works perfectly. The instructions also include recipes you can try. We tried them and also a few premade mixes. All of the recipes worked well in the waffle cone maker. The latch on the front is a bit hard to latch and I worry about it breaking, but so far it has held up nicely and it latches very solid. My other issue with it being hard to latch is that my wife has a medical problem with her hands, so people with arthritis may want to check the use of this latch before using the cone maker to ensure it will be OK to use or if it will need to be returned. This latch is used to keep the lid down and spread out the batter across the heating surface, therefore it must be used or the cone thickness will not turn out properly. The plastic cone form works well and is sturdy, but it does take a bit of practice to get used to it. This is not a manufacturing problem, but rather just a personal technique skill to learn. The first time I tried to roll the cones, the waffle would just slide around on the cone form and would then crack. I tried using a prepackaged mix Chef's Choice Gourmet Waffle Cone Mix and the cones were a lot easier to roll and came out very nice. The casing of the waffle cone maker is built solidly. For this price range, I am impressed with the quality build. I cannot speak for the durability of the inside components, but I will update this review when I have used it for a long enough time to give a proper review of its life span. This has an adjustable "color" dial. This allows you to adjust how brown the cone will be. It is basically a timer adjustment for how long it wil wiat before telling you to remove the cones. This is a nice option to have and is similar to a how a toaster works. There are two lights on the unit to tell you when it is heated enough to add batter and when to remove the cooked cone. It only takes about two minutes to cook a cone. This cone maker is very easy to use and I would trust my grandchildren to use it on their own. So far I am very happy with it and I recommend it.

I have been wanting this waffle maker but it is a little difficult to use, maybe my machine has a defect, but the lid will not stay up when I am putting the batter on and when I take the waffle out I have to hold it up or it falls back down. Would really appreciate if someone would let me know if mine is just defective so I can get an exchange. Anyhow, I didn't order the mix but made my own from the recipe booklet that came with the maker and have been having trouble with the rolling of the cone. I have tried several different ways but my cones keep splitting and cracking. I'm guessing the batter is lacking in moisture or the altitude here in Colorado is not helping. I am persistent and will find my way eventually. Using this machine fills my house with the sweet smells of a summer ice cream shop, I love it! *UPDATED* I did exchange my maker for another and have had no issues with the lid, machine works great and after a year of occasional use I have managed some great cone recipes that don't crack. I also found that wrapping and tucking the cone mold with a regular papertowel, makes it easier to roll the cone. I also used white cotton gloves (cheap at Walmart pharmacy) so I don't burn my hands. This waffle cone maker is great!

This is, simply put, a fantastic machine. It's easy to use (great, specific instructions) and easy to clean (just wipe off if you get a little slap-happy with the batter). I was tempted to get one of the cheaper machines, but after reading the reviews, decided to go with this one, and I'm glad I did. I can turn out an entire batch of about a dozen waffle cones in around 15 minutes. I'm not a fan of lots of kitchen gadgets, but we're gluten free/soy free/organic at our house, and my children have been coveting ice cream cones. Any of you who are gluten free know that when a machine like this is designed for traditional recipes, there's no guarantee that a gluten free recipe won't be a disaster on it. This baby churned out gluten free waffle cones like crazy, with no sticking, falling apart, etc. I made mini cones for my children by just using about a tablespoon and a half of batter (about half needed for a full-size cone) and they came out adorable. I'm also going to try making stroopwafels on this iron. My only, and I mean ONLY disappointment with this machine is that the cone shaper for rolling the cones is plastic rather than wooden (it looks wooden in the picture). I'm not a fan of slapping a piping hot waffle on a plastic cone shaper, but it does work well. I may look for a wooden one at some point.

Me fue super mal con este producto. Recién lo estrené y sólo pude hacer 3 conos antes de que dejara de calentar. Al tratar de contactar con el fabricante me indican que no me pueden apoyar...

We bought this as a Fathers day gift. It has been used a lot since then. The whole family enjoys this and it is one product that does a very nice job in producing the best waffle cones. Make sure when forming your cone you do ave the bottom of the cone sealed this is very important to prevent dripping of the ice cream from the cone. At first we had the setting to low and they came out pretty light then with adjustments the setting is on 4 and it works perfect for us. Actually when it was lighter, it was a very yummy cookie(if you did not form it into a cone) and a few of the family liked it lighter. This makes a scrumptious waffle cone that you can also make a lot of them and store them in a plastic container. Nice for an evening treat!

When I was a kid, we had a waffle maker like this. We used it not for making waffle cones, but for making crepe-like waffles. We rolled it and put different filling inside: fruits, jams etc. Then it got lost, and I always wanted to get a waffle maker like that. Instead, I usually saw Belgian waffle makers, which are delicious but just different. I was very happy when I found out that all along I should have been searching for a waffle cone maker. I was even happier when I ordered it and tried it out. It is much better than the one I used to have. Actually, it is just pretty perfect. I have never been able to make waffles of the same size, and just yesterday I have made a tall pile of exactly the same size waffles. The idea with the hook that holds the lid and the bottom together is just great! The light that shows when it is time to take the waffle out is very useful. I must say that it is also surprisingly easy to take it out. The colour control is good too. I have tried making soft waffles, and they turned out wonderful. I also tried making waffle cones with recipes in the booklet, and they are very delicious as well. My husband tried the cone maker, and he was able to do it right from the beginning. So, now we also have fresh crunchy cones with ice creams. All in all, a great purchase!

Excelente me gusto bastante y es muy sencillo hacer los conos. Practico y llego en muy buen tiempo a mi domicilio.

Uneven baking, waffle cones are left raw n undone at the middle core portion and the edges r heavily burnt, not a cost effective product, much cheaper n worthy products r available

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT MADE FOR INDIA IT CANT WORK ON 220VOLTS INDIAN STANDARD .THIS PRODUCT IS GERMAN MODEL IT ONLY WORKS ON 110 VOLTS SO PLS DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT.

Es funcional, pero no calienta de manera uniforme, las orillas mas que en el centro. Para que sea un producto de 5 estrellas.

Not use because India main power 220v hai or ye 110v pe