Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer delight with Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches! These irresistible treats feature soft, chewy cookies filled with rich vanilla ice cream, creating a nostalgic experience that’s perfect for any occasion. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a fun twist. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these sandwiches are sure to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups high-quality vanilla ice cream
- Optional toppings: sprinkles, crushed nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
- While cookies cool, let ice cream soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
- Once cooled, scoop vanilla ice cream onto one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.
- Roll edges in optional toppings if desired.
- Freeze assembled sandwiches for about an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different cookie flavors like chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin for variety. - For added flair, drizzle melted chocolate over the assembled sandwiches before freezing.