How to Make Snow Cones at Home

Snow cones are wonderful treats that are favorites of children in the summer. By making them at home, you can save money and give your children a treat whenever you like. Snow cones also make a wonderful treat for children's birthday pool parties. They can eat the snow cones in their bathing suits and jump in the pool to wash off when they're done. There's no mess, and it's a great way to cool off.

Things You'll Need

• Ice
• Smoothie maker
• Bowl
• 2 cups sugar
• Unsweetened Kool-Aid or
• Unfrozen freeze pops
• Squeeze bottle
• Paper cones

Instructions

1. Make snow-cone syrup, or use unfrozen freeze pops. To make your own syrup, place 3/4 cup water in a pot and stir in 2 cups sugar. Heat until the sugar dissolves and a syrup forms. Take the mixture off the heat and add a package of unsweetened Kool-Aid. Let mixture cool and put it in a squeeze bottle.

2. Place ice in a smoothie maker and grind it up. Fill the smoothie maker about 3/4 full of ice and grind. You can also use a food processor or blender. If you use a blender, you will need to add water to get it to grind the ice. Place the shaved ice in a bowl in the freezer, until you have enough for your snow cones.

3. Place the shaved or ground-up ice in a paper cone or a cup and squeeze syrup over the top. If you use freeze pops, just cut a corner of the plastic and pour over the ice.