Description
Indulge in the festive fun of Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches! These delightful treats are a perfect blend of soft chocolate chip cookies and creamy vanilla ice cream, all adorned with vibrant red and blue sprinkles. Ideal for summer gatherings or Fourth of July celebrations, these bite-sized desserts are not only easy to make but also a colorful addition to any dessert table. Gather your friends and family to enjoy this nostalgic treat that will surely bring smiles and sweet memories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini chocolate chip cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups high-quality vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup red sprinkles
- 1/4 cup blue sprinkles
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- If baking cookies from scratch, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- For homemade cookies, mix ingredients until fully combined; scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Allow baked cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies, pressing gently.
- Roll the edges in red and blue sprinkles for a festive touch. Optionally, tint the ice cream with food coloring before assembling.
- Place assembled sandwiches in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini ice cream sandwich (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg