Description
Cool off this summer with festive July Ice Cream Sandwiches featuring red, white, and blue colors. These fun and creamy cookie sandwiches are a hit for any summer celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1 pint blue raspberry or blueberry ice cream
- Red sprinkles or crushed strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, sandwich one scoop each of vanilla and blue raspberry ice cream between two cookies.
- Roll sandwich edges in red sprinkles or crushed strawberries. Serve immediately or freeze for later.
Notes
Let cookies cool completely before assembling to prevent melting. Feel free to try other ice cream flavors or cookie bases for creative twists.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: ice cream sandwiches, July 4th dessert, patriotic treats, summer desserts, red white blue