Description
Celebrate summer with these Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches, the perfect blend of soft cookies and creamy ice cream. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, these delightful treats are ideal for barbecues, Fourth of July festivities, or any fun gathering. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cream (vanilla, strawberry, or blue raspberry)
- 1/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Wax paper for wrapping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually incorporate flour until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming 2-inch cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of ice cream onto one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Roll the edges in sprinkles gently to adhere.
- Wrap each sandwich in wax paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sandwich (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg