Chocolate Tacos filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries. I used magnolia lace cookies made with cocoa so they had the crunch of a hard taco. Absolutely amazing, you must try these!
#sorrynotsorry
Not even a little.
If you do not like sugar… move along.
If you do not like chocolate… move along.
This recipe is indulgent, delicious and a fabulous weekend treat.
The taco portion is a meant to resemble a hard taco. I wanted it to crunch and fall apart like a hard taco shell. My favourite tacos are hard shell tacos. So for me this had to be a hard shell version.
I know there are lots of soft shell versions out there but I wanted to do something a little different. It’s just how I roll.
So I made what is known as a “trumpet cookie”, or also known as a “magnolia lace cookie”. They can be tedious to make so you’ve been warned. It’s totally worth the effort though. I mean look at these things.
Be sure to set aside enough time to make the cookies slowly. You want to make about two at a time. I would also highly suggest not making them too big. If you do they will tear as you dry them.
In order to form the “taco shape” of these you’re going to drape the warm cookie over a wooden or metal spoon that is suspended with two cups. If the cookie is too large the weight will make it fall apart. So be prepared to lose a couple as you find your cookie making mojo.
I also make sure to line my cookie sheets with parchment. The reason for this is once they cook you can cut around each cookie which makes them easier to move around and drape over the spoons to form the shape. This is worth the time and effort, as well as ripping through some parchment. It will make your job so much easier, trust me.
I made these for Taco Week for Food Fanatic. You can see these Chocolate Tacos over there, or grab the recipe here.
Get creative with these. Mix it up a bit. Use dark chocolate in the cookies or make them with ginger instead. Use different kinds of ice cream inside the taco. Or top with candy or coconut. The possibilities are endless. I hope you love them.
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Now rush into your kitchen immediately to make these. Just make sure you bring your appetite, your sense of humour and some napkins. These chocolate tacos are going to blow your mind.
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Still craving more Chocolate Recipes? Swing by some of my other chocolate recipes:
- Baked Fudge
- Turtle Hand Pies
- Brownie Batter Smoothie
- Chocolate and Peanut Butter Bark
- Oreo Ice Cream Cake (no ice cream maker needed)
My favourite Chocolate Recipe:
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream, pictured above
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Toodles and smoochies! xx
Coco in the Kitchen says
You devil. I
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Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, I fell off my couch reading that.
sue/the view from great island says
Indulgent is right, these looks downright dangerous! I’ve made lace cookies before so I’m halfway home to these bad boys — can’t wait!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I like sugar….I LOVE chocolate…..yepp. This is a recipe for Kayle!
Choc Chip Uru says
I am SO in love with these tacos 😀
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Betsy Cohen says
#thankfulnotthankfulthankful
YOWZA, Kim, you are killin’ me!! I just wish I lived near you to help you out with your ‘cravings’!!
Brooks says
You didn’t. And I’m so. Glad. You. Did!
[email protected] Riffs says
I’m in. And I’ll want seconds. 😉 These look incredible — thanks.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks John. These were amazing. Hubs scarfed two in seconds. They are just fun to make and eat.
Melanie says
This is a showstopper. And it’s healthy too with the berries, right? 😉
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, exactly. Totally healthy. lol
Andi says
Love sugar. Love chocolate. Love this! Looks gorgeous and would be great at my next dinner party. The strawberry adds gorgeous colors and a nice brightness to the rich chocolate – YUM!
Christiane says
I didn’t listen to you. I don’t like chocolate, but here I still am. No moving along. Truth is, the rest of the family loves the stuff so I’m always keeping an eye out for a new treat for them. These tacos look as fun as they do delicious.
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
Oh man chocolate is already a weakness of mine but these little babies. I’m dreaming of them tonight.
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
You’ve outdone yourself again, Kim. These look positively amazing!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
pass me a chocolate taco, I think I’m in LOVE!!!
Nicole says
Wowzer! Now I’m craving chocolate tacos at midnight! Thanks a lot 😉
Karissa | Sweet as a Cookie says
Love this! My belly is growling as we speak! YUM!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Sugar runs in my veins at this point so obviously, I’m in love with these chocolate tacos. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous, Kim.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
They look so delicate and lovely!
Becca from ItsYummi.com says
Choco-Tacos ain’t got NUTTIN’ on the Lunie! These look flippin’ fantastic, Kim!
Stacy says
How about you just send me some of the cookies to save time? And I can go from there. 🙂 These look fabulous, Kim!
Kelly says
I do believe my family is worthy of these . . . and I know I am. #ChocolateIsMyFirstLove
sondra says
can the shells be made the night before? If so, how are they best stored.
Great recipe
Kim Beaulieu says
Hi Sondra. I made them the day before, just be careful not to expose them to heat, humidity or dampness. They will go soft again if you do that. My hubby used the microwave then popped these back inside to store and that ruined a few of mine. I stored mine in an airtight container, carefully as they are easily breakable as most hard shells can be, and left them at room temperature for a day. You could store them in fridge but the cold might make them a bit too easy to break. I laid mine on a sheet in a single layer to keep them from sticking to one another, and to help prevent them from breaking. Hope that helps. And thank you so much. I know most people do them with soft shells but I happen to be one of these girls who likes a good crunch. I like hard tacos, even though they break and are messy as heck. Good luck. They are a bit tedious to make but so worth it.
Julie says
Hi,
I got a message from Pinterest saying they receiced a copyright complaint because this recipe was on one of my board. I was wondering if it was you complaining and if so, why do you display the red P on your blog if you dont want us to pin your recipes?
Kim Beaulieu says
Hey Julie. I reported a person using the photo without consent from me. Pinterest seems confused and removed ALL the pins. Not what I wanted in the least. I only wanted the stolen photo removed. So no, I would never not encourage readers to pin. This was a mistake, sometimes things like that happen when using social media. Sorry for the inconvenience. Obviously I’d never report someone for pinning from my blog. I love people to pin from my blog. It’s a big part of my business.
Robin says
Im wondering what I could use to substitute the corn syrup with, Ive never seen it anywhere here in Australia and I would love to make them. Any help would be much appreciated as Im almost desperate to make them. Thanks 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
Hi Robin. You could try honey but I’m not sure if they would burn because of it. If you try I’d start checking the cookies a bit sooner. I’ve never tried them with anything but corn syrup, but if I ran out I’d likely grab honey or agave to try. No guarantee it will work, but in theory it should. I just find honey burns quickly so keep a close eye on them. Let me know how it goes. You can email me if you need any extra help. I’m always happy to problem solve or help in any way I can.
Emily says
Wow!! These look incredible! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday.
Crystal Green says
This looks really good. It definitely looks like it would help kill a sweet tooth for sure.
Thank you for sharing this with us on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again when we open our doors on Friday at 12 AM EST.
Karly says
Oh my! ~swoon~ Thanks for linkin’ up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Mother of 3 says
Wow! These look delectable! Pinned.
Emily says
Wow! This is something I could really get on board with!
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
What a fabulous idea!
Annette says
So, this may be a stupid question – but how do you eat these? Doesn’t look like you could pick them up with your hands. Want to make for a supper club, but need to know how to serve/eat them!
Kim Beaulieu says
Hi Annette. No stupid questions when it comes to cooking. Never hesitate to reach out with any questions, no matter what they are.
Yes, you just pick them up and eat them. Just like any hard taco, they will break apart sometimes. I usually eat mine over a bowl then use a spoon to scoop up any broken bits.
If you’re worried about serving them at a party you could definitely make mini versions of them. Less chance a breaking taco will cause issues. Or you could put out a taco bar and let people decide if they want to try them like this or break them up in a little mason jar or some other cute serving dish.
Let me know how they turn out. Hoping to do a softer shell version of these in a couple of weeks. So, stay tuned.