I used to love those store-bought ice cream sandwiches. I would always buy them for my kids, but one day it dawned on me that it's so much easier to make them at home! So I bought all the ingredients and whipped up a few batches of my own.
Making your own ice cream sandwiches is easy to do and also requires less ingredients then you might think. Find out how to make this delicious summertime treat with these helpful tips.
Making your own ice cream sandwiches is a fun and easy way to enjoy a classic summertime treat! All you need is some ice cream, cookies, and a little bit of creativity. Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect ice cream sandwich:
- Choose your cookies wisely. You'll want to use a cookie that is firm enough to hold up to the ice cream, but not so hard that it's difficult to bite into. A soft, chewy cookie is usually the best choice.
- Consider using a mold or template to shape your ice cream. This will help ensure that your sandwiches are all uniform in size and shape.
- Be creative with your flavor combinations! Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cookies and ice creams. The possibilities are endless!
Making your own ice cream sandwiches is a great way to enjoy a summertime treat any time of year. With a little planning and creativity, you can create the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
INGREDIENTS:
Half Gallon Vanilla Ice Cream
16 Store-bought MnM’s cookies
Mini chocolate chips
Coconut flakes
Sliced almonds
Walnut pieces
Sprinkles
DIRECTIONS:
Put your toppings into individual bowls.
Turn a cookie upside-down and put a scoop of ice cream onto it.
Place another cookie on top, right-side-up, pressing gently.
Use a knife or icing spatula to even out any ice cream that has come out of the sandwich.
Roll into the topping of your choice.
If it doesn’t seem to stick, use your hand to press the topping onto the ice cream.
Place the finished ice cream sandwich on a cookie sheet covered with a piece of parchment paper.
Put in the freezer for 10-20 minutes to harden.
Store by wrapping each ice cream sandwich in a piece of parchment paper and place in a gallon freezer storage bag.
Store ice cream sandwiches for a few weeks.
When you are ready to have one, place it on a plate at room temperature for a few minutes before eating, as the cookies will be hard.
Serving Size: 1 Ice cream sandwich
Number of Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Additional Time: 20-30 minutes
TIPS/TRICKS/NOTES:
Put cookies in the freezer before you assemble your sandwiches. This will help keep the ice cream from melting too quickly.
At any time while making the sandwiches the ice cream seems to have melted, place the ice cream and the semi-completed or fully completed cookie sandwiches back in the freezer to harden.
Use different sizes and types of cookies and make it your own!
Different topping ideas: butterscotch chips, Fruity or Cocoa Pebbles cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, crushed Oreo cookies, graham cracker pieces with mini marshmallows, Reese’s Pieces, Raisins, Dried cranberries, Macadamia nuts, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish.