Star Spangled Ice Cream Sandwiches

Why Make This Recipe

Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches are a fun and festive dessert perfect for celebrating holidays like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. They are not only delicious but also visually appealing, with vibrant red, white, and blue colors. This recipe is great for parties, barbecues, and family gatherings. Plus, making this treat is a fun activity you can do with kids, letting them get creative with decorating!

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How to Make Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• 1 pint blueberry ice cream
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sprinkles

Directions

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until creamy.
4. Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.

Cooking

6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let them cool completely.

Finishing

8. Once the cookies are cool, spread a scoop of vanilla ice cream on half of the cookies.
9. On the other half, spread a scoop of blueberry ice cream. Sandwich them together.
10. Melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the assembled sandwiches.
11. Roll the edges in sprinkles for a festive touch.

How to Serve Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

Serve these ice cream sandwiches on a plate lined with colorful napkins for a festive look. They can be enjoyed right after assembling or placed back in the freezer for a few minutes to set nicely before serving. They are great along with drinks for a summer barbecue or picnic.

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How to Store Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

You can store the sandwiches in an airtight container in the freezer. They will stay fresh for up to one week. If you’re storing them for an extended period, it’s best to wrap each sandwich individually to avoid freezer burn.

Tips to Make Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

• Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option while keeping the flavor intact.
• Feel free to mix and match the ice cream flavors.
• If you want a little crunch, add nuts or cookie pieces into the sprinkles.

Variation

For a different twist, try using different colors of food coloring for the cookies or add some crushed cookies into the ice cream for extra texture.

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FAQs

Can I use other ice cream flavors?
Yes! You can use any flavors you love. Just make sure to choose colors that fit the patriotic theme.

How long does it take to prepare?
Preparation takes about 20 minutes, and baking takes around 10-12 minutes.

Can I make the cookies ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can bake and freeze the cookies a few days before assembling them into sandwiches.

Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

A fun and festive dessert with red, white, and blue colors, perfect for holidays like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Servings: 12 sandwiches

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Cookie Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option) For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling & Toppings

• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• 1 pint blueberry ice cream
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips For drizzling
• 1/2 cup sprinkles For coating the edges

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until creamy.
4. Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.

Cooking

1. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let them cool completely.

Finishing

1. Once the cookies are cool, spread a scoop of vanilla ice cream on half of the cookies.
2. On the other half, spread a scoop of blueberry ice cream. Sandwich them together.
3. Melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the assembled sandwiches.
4. Roll the edges in sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

Serve these ice cream sandwiches on a plate lined with colorful napkins for a festive look. They can be enjoyed right after assembling or placed back in the freezer for a few minutes to set nicely before serving. Will stay fresh for up to one week if stored properly in the freezer.

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