Pecan Coated Homemade Drumsticks
Do you like making delicious no-bake treats at home? We sure do, especially in the summer months. My favorite nut is a pecan so I thought Pecan Coated Homemade Drumsticks would be amazing. Ken got on these quickly for me, getting the ingredients and assembling also. Amber assisted with the pecans and they turned out just like I had hoped!! Not only do we have this wonderful dessert but there are many more no-bake desserts in our 30 Day Recipe Challenge we are sharing today. Come and see all the recipes.
Drumsticks have been around for a number of years. I.C. Parker of The Drumstick Company invented this novelty ice cream in 1928 according to Wikipedia. The ice cream cone was first invented in 1904 at the World’s Fair using a waffle cone. So glad this concept came together as it is a huge summer treat in this household.
Crunchy toasted pecans encrust the top of the cone. While soft vanilla ice cream has been stuffed into the sugar cone that was first filled with melty milk chocolate, tempted yet?
We used the “magic shell” for coating the outside of the cones. It hardens quickly but not that fast that you can’t add nuts to it. A two person job is required though, one putting on the magic shell and turning the cone while another puts on the nuts.

Pecan Coated Homemade Drumsticks
Delicious Pecan Coated Homemade Drumsticks will be a hit with all the family all summer long!
Ingredients
- 8 sugar cones
- 4-5 oz. melted milk chocolate
- 2 liter container (68 oz.) vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 1/2 cups roasted pecans, chopped
- 1 bottle chocolate magic shell
Instructions
- Spoon about 1 1/2 tsp. of the melted chocolate into the bottom of each cone, standing them up in glasses on a cookie sheet for about 5-10 min. so chocolate sets.
- Spoon the softened vanilla ice cream into a cone and carefully push down to fill completely. Caution, cones will break if you push too hard. Place one scoop of ice cream on top and place back into the freezer for about 15-20 min. until frozen solid.
- One at a time, pour the chocolate shell over the ice cream then sprinkle on chopped nuts and place back in the freezer. This is a two person job, one to do the magic shell while another one places on the nuts. Then take the next cone out of the freezer and repeat.

Check out all the other lovely NO BAKE recipes below from bloggers who took part in our 30 Day No Bake Dessert Challenge.
- Strawberry and Coconut Trifle by Lovefoodies
- No Bake Creamy Strawberry Pie by Hot Eats and Cool Reads
- Creamy No-Bake Black Forest Pie by Who Needs A Cape?
- No Bake Strawberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake Pie by Manila Spoon
- Pecan Coated Homemade Drumsticks by Noshing With The Nolands
- Coconut Pudding Cheesecake by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake by Savory Experiments
- No Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits by Blessed Beyond Crazy
- {Easy} No Bake Peach Yum Yum by The Kitchen is My Playground
- No Bake Espresso Cheesecake Bites by Life Currents
Comments & Reviews
Jill says
Could you put the nuts in a small bowl and roll the cones in them?
Tara Noland says
The magic shell if that is what you use is very runny and then hardens fast. I don’t think that would work. We found this was best as a two man job.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
ooooh!!! I love drumsticks and the idea of using pecans makes them even better!!!
Tara Noland says
We love pecans here!! Thanks Kayle!
Lovefoodies says
This is my kind of snack! It looks and sounds so good. Perfect!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Lovefoodies!!
Manila Spoon says
My kids would absolutely love this! I will be enjoying all the crunchy pecans! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!
Tara Noland says
You are so welcome, have fun making these with the kids!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
Wow! These look incredible! I haven’t had a drumstick in ages, but now I’m craving one!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Sarah, we are loving these. Have to make another batch for sure!!
Linda Wiseman says
I need to make these ASAP! Love everything about this recipe!
Tara Noland says
Enjoy Linda!!
Jessica @Savory Experiments says
Oh, my family would gobble these right up! Perfect for the holiday weekend, too.
Tara Noland says
They are all gone here, time for a new batch!!
Serena says
Everyone loves a Drumstick! Yum!
Tara Noland says
Thanks Serena!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
I’ve never thought to make these homemade, but it looks like a winner! Ten times better than store bought!
Lori Vachon says
Wow, these are perfect for nut lovers!!!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground says
Bringing back great childhood memories, Tara … I so remember eating these as a kid. Now I’ll just have to use your recipe to make my own to enjoy as a grown up!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground