Line a platter or baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
Melt red candy melts in a microwave safe bowl in 30-second increments (stirring after each increment) until smooth and melted.
Spoon melted candy onto ice cream cone.
Place ice cream cones on parchment paper baking sheet. Press a mini marshmallow onto the top of the cone and press firmly. The melted candy will help it stick to the cone.
Allow cones to set up.
Use extra melted candy to make hearts. (Optional, but fun!) Spoon melted candy into a plastic baggie. Cut the corner with a pair of scissors. Pipe small hearts onto parchment paper. Allow hearts to set up.
Add 2 scoops of mint or vanilla ice cream into a cup. Press ice cream cone into ice cream for the hat.
Add whipped cream around the hat.Place small heart onto ice cream. Serve imediately!
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Notes
A 12 oz. bag of red candy melts will cover 12 cones.