"Magic Shell" ice cream topping -- works

[scrap2day]

A while back someone posted about ice cream and making your own "magic shell" topping at home. So this last week/weekend was my annual "camp" where a couple of my nephews stay with me and we have all sorts of fun and go on adventures, etc. After reading the thread here I decided that I wanted to try making the magic shell during our camp. It was a winner! I even got a couple of "You HAVE to show momma how to do this." heehee

It was so easy and the kids were so thrilled. Worth the effort if you think your kids would enjoy. I used the recipe here: http://www.food.com/recipe/magic-she...copycat-432446

[kim21673]

Oooohhhh I LOVE Magic Shell...I will definitely be trying this!!!!

[MamaBee]

oohh.... thanks!!! I will totally have to try this... the Chocolate Rock at Dairy Queen is my favorite treat and they discontinued it. Now I can make it at home!!

[gracelikerain]

My kids will love this! Thanks for the link.

[mummytothree]

I wanna make it so bad but I can't find coconut oil for less then like $8 bucks and it's a huge container and I have no idea what else I'll use it for!!!

[Libby Pritchett]

Elizabeth, I use coconut oil for EVERYTHING! We cook in it, use it as a butter substitute in some recipes, and i even use it as a skin moisturizer.

[digideb]

Is there something I could use to substitue the coconut oil to make this? I'm extrememly allergic to coconut! Think I could just use butter? But, I doubt 1/2 cup! lol

[rachaelsscraps]

Originally Posted by digideb

Is there something I could use to substitue the coconut oil to make this? I'm extrememly allergic to coconut! Think I could just use butter? But, I doubt 1/2 cup! lol

I saw the "next recipe" link was just chocolate chips and butter

(this one)

[xboxmom]

Thumbs up!!! *LIKE LIKE LIKE!*

[MamaBee]

Originally Posted by Libby Pritchett

Elizabeth, I use coconut oil for EVERYTHING! We cook in it, use it as a butter substitute in some recipes, and i even use it as a skin moisturizer.

I, too, use coconut oil for almost everything... it is awesome for popcorn on the stove!!

[NeverendingJen]

Originally Posted by digideb

Is there something I could use to substitue the coconut oil to make this? I'm extrememly allergic to coconut! Think I could just use butter? But, I doubt 1/2 cup! lol

I'm in the same boat

[Traci Reed]

coconut oil is one of THE worst oils for you LOL

[mummytothree]

Yes you can substitute butter..at least the recipe I found (and was going to use) says you can!!!

http://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-...onth-aww-yeah/

[Amber1279]

Originally Posted by Traci Reed

coconut oil is one of THE worst oils for you LOL

really? I had no idea. I had seen it used for so many things. Including a great granola recipe this week.

[digideb]

Originally Posted by rachaelsscraps

I saw the "next recipe" link was just chocolate chips and butter

(this one)

Originally Posted by mummytothree

Yes you can substitute butter..at least the recipe I found (and was going to use) says you can!!!

http://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-...onth-aww-yeah/

Thank you & thank you!

Originally Posted by NeverendingJen

I'm in the same boat

Seriously?! I've never met anyone else with a coconut allergy! Nice to know I'm not alone! lol

[Darcy Baldwin]

Originally Posted by mummytothree

I wanna make it so bad but I can't find coconut oil for less then like $8 bucks and it's a huge container and I have no idea what else I'll use it for!!!

homemade deodorant :P

A lot of whole food/real food people are cooking a lot with it. Typically, it was always rated as being a highly saturated fat, and has a very bad rap because of it. But if you're using virgin/refined version - it actually has a lot of benefits. (if it's the walmart tub..not so much ! lol).

Still, there are lots of uses for it. It's also a great moisturizer - seriously.

[NeverendingJen]

Originally Posted by digideb

Seriously?! I've never met anyone else with a coconut allergy! Nice to know I'm not alone! lol

Yup! Coconut and Pineapple are my only known (true)food allergies. Totally random and weird.

[heathergw]

Originally Posted by Darcy Baldwin

homemade deodorant :P

A lot of whole food/real food people are cooking a lot with it. Typically, it was always rated as being a highly saturated fat, and has a very bad rap because of it. But if you're using virgin/refined version - it actually has a lot of benefits. (if it's the walmart tub..not so much ! lol).

Still, there are lots of uses for it. It's also a great moisturizer - seriously.

all of these... and it's a great lubricant for well... I'm not going to say LOL

[Darcy Baldwin]

Originally Posted by heathergw

all of these... and it's a great lubricant for well... I'm not going to say LOL

And not as sticky as astroglide, I'm sure :P