Description
These festive Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches are a fun and easy treat for summer parties and patriotic celebrations! Made with chewy cookies, creamy vanilla ice cream, and colorful sprinkles, they’re a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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- Cookies:
- 12 soft sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- Ice Cream:
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream (softened)
- Decorations:
- 1 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Optional: melted white chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream: Let the vanilla ice cream soften for a few minutes until it’s easy to scoop but not melted.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place a generous scoop of ice cream on the flat side of one sugar cookie. Gently press another cookie on top to create a sandwich.
- Roll in Sprinkles: Pour red, white, and blue sprinkles onto a plate. Roll the sides of the ice cream sandwich in the sprinkles until fully coated.
- Freeze to Set: Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Optional Decoration: Drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra flair.
- Serve & Enjoy! Let them sit for a minute or two at room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- Use store-bought sugar cookies for a quick version or bake your own for a homemade touch.
- You can substitute vanilla ice cream with strawberry or blueberry for added flavor and color.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~25g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~7g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~40g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~30mg