An apparatus for producing frozen confectionery products is provided, the apparatus comprising: means for supplying a frozen confection to the inlets of a nozzle； the nozzle comprising a chamber and an extrusion plate, wherein the extrusion plate defines one or more apertures； the apertures having a width of from 1 to 5 mm and a length of at least 10 mm； means for moving the nozzle in the opposite direction to the direction of extrusion. A process for producing frozen confectionery products, the process comprising: supplying a frozen confection to a nozzle, the nozzle comprising a chamber and an extrusion plate, wherein the extrusion plate defines one or more apertures； wherein the apertures have a width of from 1 to 5 mm and a length of at least 10 mm； extruding the frozen confection from the chamber of the nozzle through the apertures of the extrusion plate； and simultaneously moving the nozzle in the opposite direction to the direction of extrusion； and stopping the flow of the frozen confection is also provided.
