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    Chocolate Tacos

    Published: Oct 2, 2014 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Chocolate Tacos made with lace cookies that are filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries.

    Chocolate tacos filled with ice cream, whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate sauce.

    Sorry...

    Not sorry!

    Not even a little.

    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.

    Be sure to set aside enough time to make the cookies slowly. Make about two at a time.

    I would also highly suggest not making them too big. If you do they will tear as they dry.

    In order to form the "taco shape" of these cookies, 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. Be prepared to lose a couple as you find your cookie making mojo.

    Be 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.

    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. Hope you love them!

    Chocolate Tacos filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries.

    Ingredient Notes:

    For the Macerated Strawberries:

    • Strawberries - Use fresh if they are available. If not, use frozen berries.
    • Sugar - White granulated sugar is used in this recipe.
    • Orange - I recommend using a fresh orange and juicing it yourself.

    For the Cookies:

    • Sugar - Use white granulated sugar for the cookies.
    • Butter - You can use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.
    • Corn Syrup - This recipe uses light corn syrup. I don't recommend substituting anything else.
    • Flour - All purpose flour is the way to go for this recipe.
    • Cocoa Powder - I used unsweetened cocoa powder.

    For the Filling:

    • Ice Cream - Chocolate and vanilla ice cream are both used for these dessert tacos. You can use whatever kind of ice cream you love.
    • Whipped Cream - You can make your own whipped cream or use store bought.
    • Chocolate - You can use melted chocolate, or chocolate shell for this one. I've even used chocolate syrup on occasion.

    Chocolate Tacos filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries.

    How to Make Chocolate Tacos:

    For the Macerated Strawberries:

    1. In a small bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar and orange juice. Stir until well combined.
    2. Cover and place in the fridge while you make the cookie tacos. Give it a shake or stir occasionally so all the berries soften.

    For the Cookies:

    1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    2. Grab two cookie sheets and line them with parchment paper. Set aside.
    3. Next, add sugar, butter and corn syrup to a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Then remove it from the heat.
    4. Combine the flour and cocoa powder in a medium size bowl. Mix well with a whisk or fork.
    5. Then, add the wet ingredients you heated in the saucepan to the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix really well.
    6. Before baking the cookies take out all the things you need to shape them. I used wooden spoons for mine and then raised them up by placing each end of the wooden spoon on a cup. That way the cookies can hang while the harden and make the taco shell shape. It'll look like a DIY mini balance beam, if that helps.
    7. Just to clarify, be sure to bake the cookies in small batches. The cookies need to be formed into the taco shells while the cookies are warm. I recommend only making two at a time so there will be enough time to shape the cookie and also because the dough spreads like crazy. They will be super flat once cooked.
    8. Okay, time to bake the cookie taco shells.
    9. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop the batter on the cookie sheet. Work in small batches so do two at a time.
    10. Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 6 to 8 minutes. They will spread out like crazy so don't panic.
    11. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and work quickly to shape the shells. I recommend using scissors to cut the parchment around each cookie and use the parchment to help you shape the cookie around the wooden spoon until it looks like a hard taco shell. Set the wooden spoon with cookie on cups so it's elevated and drapes without touching anything while the cookie hardens. It takes a wee bit of practice so don't freak out if some break in the beginning.
    12. Now repeat the process until all the cookies are baked and formed into hard taco cookie shells. It's a bit of a tedious process but once it's done you'll be happy you did it.
    13. Once the cookies are cooled, carefully transfer them on a paper towel or use a taco holder to keep them safe.
    14. After all the shells are cooled down it's time to fill the tacos.

    To Melt the Chocolate:

    • Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and melt the chocolate in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes.
    • Or you can use a double boiler if you prefer. Place the chocolate in top portion and water in the bottom portion and place over medium-low heat to let the water heat up so it melts the chocolate.
    • Now, if you don't have a double boiler you can simply use a heat proof bowl over a saucepan as an impromptu DIY double boiler. Add water to the saucepan, and chocolate to the bowl. Heat over medium-low heat till the chocolate is melted and smooth.

    Assembling the Chocolate Tacos:

    1. First, place each chocolate cookie shell on a plate or in a taco holder.
    2. Then, scoop ice cream and place inside of each shell.
    3. Next, pile on the whipped cream.
    4. Then, toss some strawberries over top.
    5. Lastly, drizzle with chocolate.
    6. Serve!

    Chocolate Tacos filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries.

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    Chocolate Tacos

    Chocolate Tacos made with lace cookies that are filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chocolate tacos, dessert taco
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 12
    Calories 294kcal

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    For the Macerated Berries:

    • ½ cup strawberries sliced or cut into small pieces
    • 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
    • ½ large orange juiced

    For the Cookies:

    • ½ cup white granulated sugar
    • ½ cup butter
    • â…“ cup light corn syrup
    • ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

    For the Filling:

    • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
    • 1 cup chocolate ice cream
    • ½ cup whipped cream
    • 6 oz milk chocolate melted
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    For the Macerated Strawberries:

    • In a small bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar and orange juice. Stir until well combined.
    • Cover and place in the fridge while you make the cookie tacos. Give it a shake or stir occasionally so all the berries soften.

    For the Cookies:

    • First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Grab two cookie sheets and line them with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Next, add sugar, butter and corn syrup to a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Then remove it from the heat.
    • Combine the flour and cocoa powder in a medium size bowl. Mix well with a whisk or fork.
    • Then, add the wet ingredients you heated in the saucepan to the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix really well
    • Before baking the cookies you want to take out the things you need to shape them. I used wooden spoons for mine and then raised them up by placing each end of the wooden spoon on a cup. That way the cookies can hang while the harden and make the taco shell shape. It'll look like a DIY mini balance beam, if that helps.
    • Just to clarify, be sure to bake the cookies in small batches so you can form the taco shells while the cookies are warm. I recommend only making two at a time so you have time to shape the cookie and also because the dough spreads like crazy. They will be super flat once cooked.
    • Okay, time to bake the cookie taco shells.
    • Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop the batter on the cookie sheet. You want to work in small batches so do two at a time. You'll thank me for this advice later!
    • Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 6 to 8 minutes. They will spread out like crazy so don't panic
    • Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and work quickly to shape the shells. I recommend using scissors to cut the parchment around each cookie and use the parchment to help you shape the cookie around the wooden spoon until it looks like a hard taco shell. Set the wooden spoon with cookie on cups so it's elevated and drapes without touching anything while the cookie hardens. It takes a wee bit of practice so don't freak out if you break one or two till you get the hang of it.
    • Now repeat the process until all the cookies are baked and formed into hard taco cookie shells. It's a bit of a tedious process but once it's done you'll be happy you did it.
    • Once the cookies are cooled you can carefully transfer them to a paper towel or even use a taco holder to keep them safe till you're ready to serve.
    • After all the shells are cooled down you can fill the tacos.

    To Melt the Chocolate:

    • You can either place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and melt the chocolate in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes.
    • Or you can use a double boiler if you prefer. Place the chocolate in top portion and water in the bottom portion and place over medium-low heat to let the water heat up so it melts the chocolate.
    • Now, if you don't have a double boiler you can simply use a heat proof bowl over a saucepan as an impromptu DIY double boiler. Add water to the saucepan, and chocolate to the bowl. Heat over medium-low heat till the chocolate is melted and smooth.

    Assembling the Chocolate Tacos:

    • First, place each chocolate cookie shell on a plate or in a taco holder.
    • Then, scoop ice cream and place inside of each shell.
    • Next, pile on the whipped cream.
    • Then, toss some strawberries over top.
    • Lastly, drizzle with chocolate.
    • Serve!

    Notes

    Magnolia lace cookie recipe adapted from Paula Deen's trumpet cookies. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Coco in the Kitchen

      October 04, 2014 at 1:55 am

      You devil. I
      L
      O
      V
      E this!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        October 04, 2014 at 7:49 pm

        Ha, I fell off my couch reading that.

        Reply
    2. sue/the view from great island

      October 04, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      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!

      Reply
    3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

      October 04, 2014 at 5:40 pm

      I like sugar....I LOVE chocolate.....yepp. This is a recipe for Kayle!

      Reply
    4. Choc Chip Uru

      October 04, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      I am SO in love with these tacos 😀
      Sharing on Facebook!

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
    5. Betsy Cohen

      October 04, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      #thankfulnotthankfulthankful

      YOWZA, Kim, you are killin' me!! I just wish I lived near you to help you out with your 'cravings'!!

      Reply
    6. Brooks

      October 04, 2014 at 10:53 pm

      You didn't. And I'm so. Glad. You. Did!

      Reply
    7. John@Kitchen Riffs

      October 06, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      I'm in. And I'll want seconds. 😉 These look incredible -- thanks.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        October 06, 2014 at 5:03 pm

        Thanks John. These were amazing. Hubs scarfed two in seconds. They are just fun to make and eat.

        Reply
    8. Melanie

      October 06, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      This is a showstopper. And it's healthy too with the berries, right? 😉

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        October 06, 2014 at 5:02 pm

        Ha, exactly. Totally healthy. lol

        Reply
    9. Andi

      October 06, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      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!

      Reply
    10. Christiane

      October 06, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      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.

      Reply
    11. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite

      October 06, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Oh man chocolate is already a weakness of mine but these little babies. I'm dreaming of them tonight.

      Reply
    12. Jessica (Savory Experiments)

      October 06, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      You've outdone yourself again, Kim. These look positively amazing!

      Reply
    13. Diane {Created by Diane}

      October 07, 2014 at 2:36 am

      pass me a chocolate taco, I think I'm in LOVE!!!

      Reply
    14. Nicole

      October 07, 2014 at 2:50 am

      Wowzer! Now I'm craving chocolate tacos at midnight! Thanks a lot 😉

      Reply
    15. Karissa | Sweet as a Cookie

      October 07, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Love this! My belly is growling as we speak! YUM!

      Reply
    16. Nancy @ gottagetbaked

      October 07, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Sugar runs in my veins at this point so obviously, I'm in love with these chocolate tacos. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous, Kim.

      Reply
    17. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie

      October 09, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      They look so delicate and lovely!

      Reply
    18. Becca from ItsYummi.com

      October 11, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Choco-Tacos ain't got NUTTIN' on the Lunie! These look flippin' fantastic, Kim!

      Reply
    19. Stacy

      October 12, 2014 at 5:15 am

      How about you just send me some of the cookies to save time? And I can go from there. 🙂 These look fabulous, Kim!

      Reply
    20. Kelly

      October 22, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      I do believe my family is worthy of these . . . and I know I am. #ChocolateIsMyFirstLove

      Reply
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