And if you’ve ever stumbled over an odd metal clamp with the sleek, rounded tips (it’s the pincer grip, among crabs), well, that is a relic of ice cream parlors gone by. The implement is essentially a retro ice cream dipper, what we employ here to make these cookies. This gadget, often referred to as a retro ice cream scoop, is an integral part of one of the best-loved treats of all time. More precisely: a chocolate-dipped ice cream cone.
