Tricky Taco Cups Recipe

Name: Tricky Taco Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup ground pecans; 1 pint chocolate or vanilla ice cream; 1-3/4 teaspoons water, divided; 6 drops green food coloring; 1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided; 4 drops yellow food coloring; 6 waffle ice cream bowls; 6 tablespoons whipped topping; 3 pieces black rope licorice, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 9 maraschino cherries, patted dry, halved

Servings: persons

1 cup ground pecans
1 pint chocolate or vanilla ice cream
1-3/4 teaspoons water, divided
6 drops green food coloring
1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
4 drops yellow food coloring
6 waffle ice cream bowls
6 tablespoons whipped topping
3 pieces black rope licorice, cut into 1/4-inch slices
9 maraschino cherries, patted dry, halved

1
Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Drop small scoops of ice cream into pecans; roll to coat. Place on a
2
; freeze until firm. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons water and green food coloring; add 1-1/2 cups coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint. In a small resealable plastic bag, combine yellow food coloring and remaining water; add remaining coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint.
3
Place coated ice cream balls in waffle bowls. Sprinkle with green coconut. Dollop with whipped topping. Sprinkle with the yellow coconut and licorice; top with the cherries. Serve immediately.

1112

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup ground pecans, 1 pint chocolate or vanilla ice cream, 1-3/4 teaspoons water, divided, 6 drops green food coloring, and more.

Yes, Tricky Taco Cups falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tricky Taco Cups

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