Description
Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for summer gatherings or Independence Day celebrations. Bursting with red, white, and blue colors, these delightful bites combine creamy vanilla ice cream between soft cookies, creating a refreshing experience that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to assemble and customizable to your favorite flavors, these mini sandwiches are sure to bring smiles and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup soft chocolate cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup red sprinkles
- 1/4 cup blue sprinkles
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
- Plastic wrap for storage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if making cookies from scratch. If using store-bought cookies, arrange them on a platter.
- Scoop generous portions of vanilla ice cream onto half of the cookies.
- Press remaining cookies onto the ice cream scoops and roll edges in red and blue sprinkles.
- Freeze assembled sandwiches for at least 30 minutes to maintain shape.
- Top with whipped cream before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini ice cream sandwich (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a unique twist, try using different cookie flavors or ice cream varieties. Ensure cookies are completely cool before assembling to prevent melting.