HOMEMADE DRUMSTICKS

Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.

Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.I made Homemade Drumsticks today and the kid in me is has a huge smile on her face.

Once again, I’m nine years old and hear the jingle of the ice cream truck. The truck is on the street behind our home, past the 300 year-old oak in the backyard and beyond the creek. With adrenaline pumping, and just enough time, my sisters and I search the house for enough dimes and quarters to buy each of us an ice cream treat.

Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.The truck turns at the top of the hill and onto our street as the ice cream truck’s jingle rings out again. My sisters and I rush out the screen door, let it slam behind us, and wait at the curb.

We stand there trying to decide which one of our favorites to choose: will it be a Banana Bomb Pop, an Ice Cream Sandwich or a Drumstick. Finally, and with one last ding of the bell, the truck stops in front of us.  We each make our request, walk away with our chosen treat and settle down to enjoy one of summer’s best moments.

Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.Yep, that is where my thoughts are today and I have my friend Michaela, from An Affair from The Heart, to thank. You might have noticed the Freaky Friday sign at the top of my post and wondered what is going on. Well, Michaela had the terrific idea of several food bloggers making and sharing one recipe from one other food blogger.   We would then each share our recreations. Food bloggers are a fun group and this is yet another way to get to know each other and try out others’ terrific recipes. Michaela drew my name to be the blogger with the distinct pleasure of recreating one of her recipes.  Yea!!

Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.Michaela’s blog, An Affair from the Heart is all about love – love for her family and her love of cooking, and she does an incredible job blending her loves together. This is my favorite Michaela quote from her blog.

“These days, our oldest is away at college, our second oldest has high school activities and a job that keeps her very busy.   The twins play sports and have other activities, but we sit down every evening at the kitchen table (no electronics allowed) and eat together as a family. Whoever is there, or whoever may stop by, there is always plenty; but nothing makes me happier than when EVERYONE is home, and I look around my table and there is a ‘seat in every seat.’ Then my heart is full.”

Now you know why I call sharing one of her recipes my distinct pleasure.

After perusing An Affair from the Heart, I found several recipes I knew I would love and here some of my favorites: Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes, Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Torte and The Italian Wonder Pot.

You can see why I was having a difficult time deciding which recipe to try, but when I came across Michaela’s Homemade Drumsticks, I knew immediately it was the recipe for me. Homemade Drumsticks would be fun to make and “fun” was at the top of the day’s agenda.

Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.I had a blast today. It was so much fun recreating this much cherished and delicious childhood treat. These Homemade Drumsticks taste just like the ones from my childhood. The only difference is you can choose to make any flavor, so I chose to make mine coffee flavored. So, put on your ice cream truck driver’s cap, play the ice cream truck jingle and get busy. Every “kid” in your house will thank you.

Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.Enjoy!

Here is the list of other bloggers involved in Freaky Friday.  Please take a few minutes to check out their blogs and fantastic recipes.  I KNOW you will find many culinary gems.

Participating Bloggers:
A Dish Of Daily Life
An Affair from the Heart
Aunt Bee’s Recipes
Big Rigs ‘n Lil Cookies
Café Terra Blog
Full Belly Sisters
Honey & Birch
Life Currents
Pic Nic
Simply Sated
Stephie Cooks
The Foodie Affair
Who Needs A Cape?

Click here to see photos of Freaky Friday posts.



Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.
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HOMEMADE DRUMSTICKS

Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us - just like we used to get from the summer ice cream truck.
Course Dessert, Ice Cream
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6
Author Susie Gall

Ingredients

  • ½ gallon ice cream of your choice
  • 6 ice cream sugar cones
  • hot fudge ice cream topping or caramel, warmed
  • mixed chopped nuts or chopped peanuts
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Ghirardelli work well
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Stand short glasses inside a 9x13 pan. (Be sure top edge of cones are taller than glasses.)
  2. Microwave the hot fudge on HIGH for 15 seconds or until softened enough to pour.
  3. With a spoon, carefully pour hot fudge on the inside and around the sugar cone, letting it drip down the inside and pool in the bottom of the cone.
  4. Remove ice cream from freezer to let thaw a few minutes before filling cones.
  5. Place chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH until almost all chips have melted. Stir until all chips have melted and mixture is smooth.
  6. Pack ice cream into the cone. (using a fruit juicer, as pictured, makes this step easier)
  7. Using an ice cream scoop, dip a perfect ball-shaped scoop on the top of the cone and press down firmly (but carefully).
  8. Turn cone upside down and dip top of cone in melted chocolate/oil mixture.
  9. Roll the chocolate covered ice cream into the chopped nuts and, if necessary, sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate to coat evenly.
  10. Place the Homemade Drumsticks back in the glasses and place them in the freezer.
  11. Repeat the process until all sugar cones are filled, dipped & sprinkled.
  12. Enjoy!
  13. *If not eating drumsticks immediately, see notes.

Recipe Notes

*If the cones won’t be eaten immediately, roll them with parchment paper, place in Ziploc freezer bags and place in an airtight freezer container. The drumsticks will keep up to one month.


Homemade Drumsticks bring out the "kid" in each of us-just Imagine the ice cream truck jingle and waiting at the curb for your very special ice cream treat.

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    Michaela ~ An Affair from the Heart
    Your post not only made me tear up, it's so very sweet, but brought back so many memories of my brother and I chasing down the "ding-ding man" when we were kids. I am so glad that you enjoyed the drum sticks, and I wish so much that I had one. Coffee ice cream is one of my favorites, BRILLIANT idea! Thank you for being a part of this fun FreakyFriday!

    5 stars

      Susie Gall
      I'm so glad you are pleased. I love these drumsticks and look forward to making them with my granddaughter very soon. Thanks for planning FreakyFriday - it has been a ton of fun.
    Terra
    I adore Michaela's blog, and her of course! What a fun recipe to choose to make. I love the idea of making homemade drumsticks, and they don't look hard to make. So many memories come rushing back to me when I see these delicious treats! Yum, Hugs, Terra
      Susie Gall
      Thank you Terra and thanks for taking the time to visit Simply Sated today.
    Aunt Bee
    You totally did Michaela justice with this post! Absolutely wonderful photos and your description of her as a person and her blog is spot on! Love!

    5 stars

      Susie Gall
      Thank you, Brandi. I love these drumsticks and am so glad they turned out well. Michaela has a terrific blog and it was so much fun looking around her blog and learning more about her. Thanks so much for your sweet comments and for stopping by.
    Lily Lau
    Awww I used to have these! Damn, now I need to go to the supermarket to see if they still have my childhood there!

    5 stars

      Susie Gall
      Thank you, Lily. HaHa - I certainly found the kid in me while making (and eating) these drumsticks. Thanks for stopping by Simply Sated.
    Justine Fontinell
    Wow, stunning pix of a fabulous-sounding recipe. I want one now, please!
    Linda
    So so yummy...wonderful sweet memories - Dear Sister...love you. Linda
    Patricia @ Grab a Plate
    Super fun! I'm craving one (two) right now! Great memories!
      Susie Gall
      Thank you, Patricia. I did have a lot of fun making (and eating) these.
    peter @feedyoursoultoo
    Really fun. This would be a big hit in our house.
      Susie Gall
      They are as much to make as they are to eat - well, ok - almost:-) Thanks for stopping by, Peter, I really appreciate it.
    Lori Who Needs A Cape?
    My kids would love these! Oh alright, so would mom :)
      Susie Gall
      HaHa! I don't even have a kid in the house anymore, Lori:-) My husband and I had no problem scarfing these down. Thanks so much for stopping by.
    Dan from Platter Talk
    So nicely done, Susie! Your post and your photography are simply stunning. Perhaps that would be an appropriate name for your site; I can't think of anyone who could disagree. Great job my dear friend!

    5 stars

      Susie Gall
      Thank you, Dan, I so appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thank you, also, for coming by and for your sweet words of encouragement. "Simply Stunning" - I love it and it is a terrific goal.
    Catherine
    Dear Susie, My family would love these. Drumsticks are the best in the summer...or even in the winter. We all love ice cream. Pinned for later. xo Catherine
      Susie Gall
      Thanks so much Catherine. My husband and I love these and I have some other great flavors combinations in mind. It is a fun treat. Thanks so much for stopping by and thank you for the pinning.
    Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
    Wonderful blog post...I really enjoyed reading it. And these ice cream drumsticks look scrumptious! Well done!

    5 stars

    Sandra - The Foodie Affair
    These are wonderful! I can't imagine a childhood without an ice cream truck chiming down the neighborhood! Now I want a ice cream drumstick!

    5 stars

      Susie Gall
      I agree, Sandra. It is a terrific childhood memory for so many. Thanks for coming by Simply Sated and please come again, soo.
    Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies
    Homemade Drumsticks! That is a dessert made out of love! I will have to make these for my husband :)
      Susie Gall
      Hello Kris and thanks for stopping by. I think your husband will love the drumsticks. I'm looking forward to making them again - just trying to decide the flavor.
    Debi @ Life Currents
    These are awesome! So much fun and so many good memories. We made our own drumsticks last summer and they were exactly how you describe. So lovely! And what a fun recipe to choose!
    Jenny B @ Honey and Birch
    The kid in me is very, very excited right now! This looks great. :)
    Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
    What a fun dessert, Susie! This will be great to try once the weather warms up here. My kids are going to love these!
    Stephie
    Well, how fun are these? Makes me long for hot summer nights. #hurrywarmweather
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