Reese’s Campfire Cones
Reese’s Campfire Cones are a summer dessert built inside a waffle cone and packed with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups and Reese’s Pieces.
Each filled cone gets wrapped in aluminum foil and heated until the filling turns melted and gooey and the cone picks up a light toast. If you have ever wanted a s’mores night without sticky fingers and dropped marshmallows, this is the treat to try.
Campfire cones in general are waffle cones filled with s’mores style fillings of your choice and warmed on the grill, over a campfire, or in the oven.
This Reese’s version leans hard into chocolate and peanut butter, which is exactly why it tends to disappear fast. A classic S’mores Campfire Cones recipe is also available if you want the more traditional version.
The original recipe comes from a Texas kitchen, where summer heat does not stop campfire cones from being grilled several nights a week.
When it is the season that leaves you sweaty after a couple of minutes outside, a dessert that cooks on the grill in a few minutes still makes perfect sense.
Chocolate and peanut butter together show up on repeat in my kitchen too, from Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake to these cones.
Each cone is its own little project, which is half the fun. Everyone fills their own, wraps their own, and then waits by the fire for the foil to come off.
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Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
S’mores are one of those desserts that instantly say summer, and these cones deliver the same toasted marshmallow and melted chocolate magic with a lot less mess. Here is what makes them a repeat request.
- S’mores flavor without the fuss. Everything you love about a campfire s’more is already stacked inside the cone, so there is no marshmallow sliding off a stick into the coals.
- Grill it or bake it. You can make these at home without stepping outside, at a backyard bonfire, or on a family camping trip. Same filling, same foil, different heat source.
- Everyone builds their own. Each person can assemble their own cone and add as much or as little of each ingredient as they like, so the chocolate lover and the peanut butter lover are both happy.
- Easy enough for kids to help. Children can assemble their own cones, which keeps them busy and invested in the dessert. Just keep them away from the fire and the hot grill grates, with close adult supervision at all times.
They also come together fast, which matters on a hot evening when nobody wants to spend an hour in the kitchen.
Ingredients for Reese’s Campfire Cones
Five things go into each cone, and none of them are hard to find. Here is what each one does for the finished dessert.
Waffle cones. Use as many as you plan to make, whether that is a single cone for a quiet night or a whole batch for a crowd. Waffle cones are sturdier and hold up better than cake cones or sugar cones, which matters a lot once the filling starts melting.
Mini marshmallows. These might be the most important part of the whole thing. They melt, they get sticky, and they hold the chocolate, the peanut butter cups and the candy together inside the cone. Mini size also packs into the point of the cone better than full size marshmallows do.
Chocolate. Any chocolate works here. Semisweet chocolate chips were used in the original version because they melt evenly and layer easily. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate chunks, or a chopped chocolate bar will all do the job.
Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups. These are sold in the candy aisle of most large grocery stores. Mini cups are the right size because they tuck into the cone without breaking it, and they bring that creamy peanut butter center. If you keep peanut butter candy around the house, they also fit nicely into Peanut Butter Cookie Chocolate Cups.
Reese’s Pieces. These are an underrated candy that adds crunch. They keep the filling from being all soft and gooey, so every bite has a little texture.
There are no strict quantities to memorize. Fill each cone with as much of each ingredient as you like, and if you want extra chocolate and less candy, that is your cone.
How To Make Reese’s Campfire Cones
Making these is mostly assembly, and the heat does the rest. Stand the cones upright in cups or a cone holder so they do not tip over while you fill them.
Fill the bottom of each cone with mini marshmallows, then build layers: chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups, Reese’s Pieces and more mini marshmallows. Keep going until the cone is as full as possible, pressing gently as you work so the layers settle without crushing the cone.
Then wrap each cone individually in aluminum foil and make sure it is tightly sealed. A tight seal keeps the filling from spilling into the fire and helps everything steam and melt evenly.
| Method | Heat | Time | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | 350°F | 10 to 15 minutes | Everything melted and gooey |
| Campfire or grill | Hot coals or grill grates | 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally | Fillings melted and the cone slightly toasted |
Either way, take the cones off the heat carefully and let them cool for a minute or two before you unwrap the foil. The filling is very hot straight off the fire.
Wrapping tip: cover the top of the cone first so the ingredients cannot spill out, then fold up the bottom and wrap the sides.
Can I Prep Them Ahead?
Yes, and this is one of the best parts of the recipe. Assemble the cones, wrap each one in foil, then store them in the refrigerator if you are making them at home or in a cooler if you are taking them camping.
They hold up well this way, so you can do the messy part at home and simply pull the cones out when the fire is ready. Keep them cool until you are ready to cook them.
One caution: do not crush them in transit. Pack the wrapped cones upright and snug so they cannot roll around or get squashed under heavier camping gear.
Can I Use a Different Cone?
A waffle cone is the one I recommend for this recipe. Waffle cones are sturdier than cake cones or sugar cones, and that extra strength is what keeps the whole thing together while it heats.
Cake cones and sugar cones are thinner. The concern is that they will break and create a mess when you unwrap the foil, and cleaning melted marshmallow out of a camping chair is nobody’s idea of fun.
So if you have a choice at the store, grab the waffle cones. They hold the filling, they survive the fire, and they give you that crisp shell at the end.
Ingredients
This is the short version of the shopping list. The recipe yields 1 cone, so scale it up for as many cones as you need.
- Waffle cones
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate chips
- Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups
- Reese’s Pieces
Prep time is about 5 minutes and cook time is about 10 minutes, so a small batch is roughly 15 minutes from the pantry to the fire.
Buying a little extra of each candy never hurts, since cones tend to get filled generously and there is always someone who wants a second one. The original recipe does not list nutrition information, so treat these as the summer treat they are and enjoy them alongside a cold drink.
Instructions
Here is the full method, step by step.
- Fill the bottom of each cone, about ¼ to ⅓ of the way up, with mini marshmallows.
- Layer the chocolate chips, Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces and more mini marshmallows until the cone is filled as much as possible, gently packing the layers down as you go.
- Wrap each cone individually in aluminum foil and make sure it is tightly sealed. The easiest way is to cover the top of the cone first so the ingredients do not spill out, then fold up the bottom and wrap the sides.
- To bake in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the wrapped cones on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until everything is melted and gooey.
- To cook over a fire or on the grill, place the wrapped cones over the hot coals of a campfire or on the grill grates. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the fillings are melted and the cone is slightly toasted.
- Carefully remove the cones from the heat and let them cool for a minute or two.
- Unwrap the foil and enjoy.
Two quick notes. Use tongs or a heat safe glove when you move the wrapped cones, because the foil gets hot fast. And if kids are helping, let them do the filling and wrapping, then handle the fire part yourself.
Adapted from the original Reese’s campfire cones recipe.
FAQs
How do you make Reese’s Campfire Cones?
Fill the bottom of a sturdy waffle cone about one-quarter to one-third full with mini marshmallows. Layer in chocolate chips, Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese's Pieces, then top with more mini marshmallows and gently pack down the layers. Wrap the cone tightly in aluminum foil and cook it over a campfire or grill for 5 to 7 minutes, or bake it in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes until everything is melted and gooey.
Can you bake Reese’s Campfire Cones in the oven?
Yes, you can easily bake Reese's Campfire Cones in the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the foil-wrapped cones on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fillings are completely melted and the cone is slightly toasted.
Can you prepare Reese’s Campfire Cones ahead of time?
Yes, these cones are excellent for making ahead. Simply assemble the filled cones, wrap them tightly in aluminum foil, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. If you are taking them camping, keep the wrapped cones in a cooler to prevent them from getting crushed.
How do you keep Reese’s Campfire Cones from burning?
To prevent the waffle cone from burning, cook over a bed of hot coals rather than an open flame. Packing the bottom of the cone with a thick layer of mini marshmallows helps insulate it. Make sure to turn the cones every couple of minutes over the fire or grill to ensure even toasting and to prevent scorching.
Reese’s Campfire Cones
Reese’s Campfire Cones Reese’s Campfire Cones are a summer dessert built inside a waffle cone and packed with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups and Reese’s Pieces. Each filled cone gets wrapped in aluminum foil and heated until the filling turns melted and gooey and the cone picks up a light toast.
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 1 cone
Ingredients
Waffle cones
Mini marshmallows
Chocolate chips
Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
1-Fill the bottom of each cone (about: Fill the bottom of each cone (about ¼ – ⅓) with mini marshmallows.
2-Layer the chocolate chips, Reese’s Mini Peanut: Layer the chocolate chips, Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces, and more mini marshmallows until filled as much as possible, gently packing the layers down as you go.
3-Wrap each cone individually in aluminum foil,: Wrap each cone individually in aluminum foil, making sure they are tightly sealed. The easiest way to do this is by first covering the top of the cone where the ingredients are to ensure they don’t spill out. Then fold up the bottom and wrap up the sides.
4-Preheat your oven to 350°F: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the wrapped cones on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until everything is melted and gooey.
5-Place the wrapped cones over the hot: Place the wrapped cones over the hot coals of your campfire or on the grill grates. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the fillings are melted and the cone is slightly toasted.
6-Carefully remove the cones from the heat: Carefully remove the cones from the heat and let cool for a minute or two.
7-Unwrap the foil and enjoy: Unwrap the foil and enjoy!
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