Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches are the ultimate summer treat, combining soft sugar cookies with creamy vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience. Topped with vibrant red and blue sprinkles, these mini sandwiches are perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or backyard barbecues. Easy to customize with your favorite flavors, they bring joy to both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup soft sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups high-quality vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup red and blue sprinkles
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- If making cookies, mix together butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely.
- Scoop softened vanilla ice cream onto half of the cookies and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Roll the edges in red and blue sprinkles until fully coated.
- Freeze for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sandwich (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Swap out different cookie or ice cream flavors for customization. Add crushed candies or fruit pieces for extra flavor options. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.