Easy Ice Cream Cone Cornucopias: A Fun Thanksgiving Treat for Kids
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This post was originally published on November 8, 2021 and has been updated on November 7, 2025.
Looking for a cute and easy Thanksgiving treat that kids will love? These ice cream cone cornucopias are simple to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for classroom parties, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or festive family fun.
These ice cream cornucorpias are so cute and easy to make! Use them as a party favor or give them to your kids for a festive treat!
What Is a Cornucopia?
A cornucopia, also called the “horn of plenty,” is a traditional symbol of abundance and harvest. Today, it’s a classic Thanksgiving decoration often filled with fruits, vegetables, or fall goodies. These ice cream cone versions turn a traditional symbol into a fun, edible treat your kids can help make.
Fun Thanksgiving Facts for Kids
Share these quick facts while making your treats:
- The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was a three-day harvest celebration between Pilgrims and Native Americans.
- Turkey wasn’t actually served at the first Thanksgiving!
- Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on October 3, 1863.
- Four U.S. towns are named “Turkey” — located in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
For even more kid-friendly Thanksgiving facts, click here!
How to Make Ice Cream Cone Cornucopias
These edible cornucopias take just a few minutes and require only a handful of supplies.
You’ll Need:
- sugar ice cream cones
- water
- Thanksgiving candy (I used candy corn, pumpkins and Sixlets)
- plastic wrap
- string
Step 1: Soften the Cone
Dip the bottom of a sugar cone in water for a few seconds—just enough for it to absorb a little moisture without getting soggy. Microwave the cone on high for 20 seconds.
Step 2: Shape the Cornucopia
While the cone is warm, gently bend the tip to form a curved “horn.”
If it doesn’t bend easily, re-dip, microwave for another 5–10 seconds, and try again.
Step 3: Fill With Candy
Add your favorite festive candies inside the cone to create the “bountiful harvest” look.
Step 4: Wrap (Optional)
Wrap the cone in plastic and secure with string or ribbon if you’re giving them as party favors or school treats.
More Fun Thanksgiving Ideas for Kids
Try these kid-friendly Thanksgiving crafts, snacks, and learning activities:
- Turkey Food Art – Healthy Kids Food
- Learning Fractions with Pumpkin Pie Playdough
- Turkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft
- Candy Hand Turkey – Fun Thanksgiving Kids Craft
- Turkey Twinkies – Cute Thanksgiving Treat for Kids
- Peanut Butter Ball Turkeys
Ice Cream Cone Cornucorpia
Equipment
- plastic wrap
- string
Ingredients
- sugar ice cream cones
- water
- Thanksgiving Candy I used candy corn, pumpkins and Sixlets
Instructions
- Dip the bottom of a sugar cone in water for a few seconds. (You want some of the water to be absorbed, but you don’t want the cone to become soggy.) Then, microwave the cone on high for 20 seconds.
- While it’s hot, carefully bend the tip of the cone to make it curved. If it’s not bending easily, quickly dip it in water again, and microwave it for 5-10 more seconds, and try it again.
- Fill the ice cream cone with Thanksgiving candy.
- Wrap the cone in plastic wrap and secure it with a piece of string to keep the candy from falling out (optional).
Notes
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