How to Make Homemade Snow Cones (2024)

posted by Nancy on August 15, 2014 (updated 6/9/23)// 7 Comments

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Beat the heat and make your own homemade snow cones! In just a few easy steps, you can have the perfect cool-down treat for any summertime gathering.

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Welcome to the world of homemade snow cones, the perfect summertime treat to beat the heat. Not only are they refreshing and delicious, but there’s a certain joy that comes with making your own from scratch. Sure, you could go out and buy a pricey snow cone machine, but why bother when all you need is ice and some flavored syrup? That’s right—creating your own homemade snow cone is surprisingly simple. In just a few easy steps, you can have the perfect cool-down treat for any summertime gathering. So grab your ice, and favorite flavors, and get ready to chill out in style!

How to Make Homemade Snow Cone Syrup

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Step 1: The recipe for Homemade Snow Cone Syrup is very straightforward – it is basically simple syrup and Kool-aid powder. Pour the sugar and water into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally to get the sugar dissolved in the water.
Step 2: Turn down the heat and let the simple syrup mixture simmer for 3 minutes.
Step 3: Add a package of Unsweetened Kool-Aid and stir until well mixed.
Step 4: Let the syrup cool and then store it in the refrigerator.

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Step 5: We poured our Homemade Snow Cone Syrup into plastic squeeze bottles that we found on Amazon and stored them in the refrigerator.

How to Make Snow Cone Ice in a Blender

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Step 6: We crushed our ice in a blender and it turned out great. This blender had a “Crush Ice” setting so we used that.
Step 7: We pre-crushed the ice a few days before the party and stored it in the freezer in plastic ziplock bags. During the party, and right before we served the homemade snow cones we quickly ran the crushed ice through the blender a second time to fluff and freshen it up. The consistency was perfect. We didn’t need a special snow cone machine after all.
Step 8: For the party, we placed all the crushed ice in a punch bowl with ice cream scoops so that everyone could make their own snow cone!

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Put the crushed ice out with some paper ice cream bowls and the homemade syrup and you are ready to go. At our summertime parties, there are always a lot of “unique” flavor combinations! 🙂 But this is why Homemade Snow Cones are such a great (and easy to prepare) idea for any party on a hot summer day!

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How to Make Homemade Snow Cones

YieldMany Snow Cones

Prep Time20 minutes

Additional Time20 minutes

Total Time40 minutes

Beat the heat and make your own homemade snow cones! In just a few easy steps, you can have the perfect cool-down treat for any summertime gathering.

Ingredients

Homemade Snow Cone Syrup

  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor)

Snow Cones

  • Blender
  • Ice
  • Squeeze bottles
  • Paper Ice Cream Cups

Instructions

  1. The recipe for Homemade Snow Cone Syrup is very straightforward - it is basically simple syrup and Kool-aid powder. Pour the sugar and water into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally to get the sugar dissolved in the water.
  2. Turn down the heat and let the simple syrup mixture simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Add a package of Unsweetened Kool-Aid and stir until well mixed.
  4. Let the syrup cool and then store it in the refrigerator.
  5. We poured our Homemade Snow Cone Syrup into plastic squeeze bottles that we found on Amazon and stored them in the refrigerator.
  6. We crushed our ice in a blender and it turned out great. This blender had a "Crush Ice" setting so we used that.
  7. We pre-crushed the ice a few days before the party and stored it in the freezer in plastic ziplock bags. During the party, and right before we served the homemade snow cones we quickly ran the crushed ice through the blender a second time to fluff and freshen it up. The consistency was perfect. We didn't need a special snow cone machine after all.
  8. For the party, we placed all the crushed ice in a punch bowl with ice cream scoops so that everyone could make their own snow cone!
  9. Put the crushed ice out with some paper ice cream bowls and the homemade syrup and you are ready to go. At our summertime parties, there are always a lot of "unique" flavor combinations! But this is why Homemade Snow Cones are such a great (and easy to prepare) idea for any party on a hot summer day!

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FAQs

How do you make snow cones Fluffy? ›

For the fluffiest shaved ice, it's best to use the two ice molds provided with your machine. You can use regular household ice, but you won't get the same fluffiness. On the other hand, with our snow cone machines, household ice cubes or bagged ice work perfectly.

How many snow cones does a 10 lb bag of ice make? ›

A ten-pound bag of ice can produce approximately twenty-four nicely portioned “Sno-Cones”. It depends mainly on the type of ice cubes you have in the bags, and the size of the snow cone you are making.

How much ice do I need to make 100 snow cones? ›

A: There are many variables such as temperature of ice, size of snowcones. However, on average, you can expect around 50 snowcones per 20lbs of ice.

How much syrup for snow cones? ›

I use the 9 oz clear plastic cups. I shape a nice ball of snow taking up most of the cup. I add 2-2.5 ounces of syrup -- usually one ounce of one flavor on one side, and another ounce of another flavor on the other side. Then I drizzle a small amount to finish off the color.

How do you crush ice for snow cones? ›

TIP: TYPE OF ICE

You'll want to crush the ice further by placing it in a clean plastic bag and smashing it with a rolling pin, or giving it a quick spin in a blender or food processor.

How many snow cones does one block of ice make? ›

I have made 3 cones per block (depends on size of block and size of cups). I usually fill up the mold to the top and cover with foil (quicker freeze time). If having a party, I recommend you purchase extra cups, freeze and dump molds into a plastic bag and freeze more.

Can a blender make snow cones? ›

To make snow cones, start by putting ice in a blender and puréeing it until it's finely chopped. Next, scoop the ice into cups or paper cones and drizzle fruit juice or soda over the top to flavor it. Alternatively, make a natural syrup by mixing 1 part water with 2 parts fruit juice.

How to make DIY shaved ice? ›

Make shave ice: Process ice cubes in a food processor, 2 cups at a time, until cubes stop clattering and look like snow, with no lumps. Or, use a shave-ice machine. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each serving dish. Top with shave ice, then drizzle with either syrup plus a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk.

How do you crush ice for snow cones without a blender? ›

Fill a freezer-safe silicone bag or plastic zip-top bag with water, about halfway, then seal it and put it in the freezer. Once the water turns to ice, place it on the counter and use a rolling pin to break it up, rolling back and forth till you get the your desired consistency.

How long does a gallon of snow cone syrup last? ›

A: Based on the ingredients, the syrups have a very long shelf life. The ingredients won't spoil, but over time the flavor could degrade. We recommend two years unopened and one year opened. Of course this does assume proper storage in a cool, dry place when unopened and in the fridge after opening.

How many soft serve cones in a gallon? ›

Here is a chart of the capacity of our soft-serve equipment calculated in Gallon per hour, one gallon is 128 serving ounces or 32 4oz cones.

How profitable is a snow cone stand? ›

Sales for a typical shaved ice or snow cone business will average around $100 to $2,000 a day but it all hinges on a number of factors including location, competition, length of your season and business history.

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