Celebrate the 4th of July with these delightful Ice Cream Sandwiches! Perfect for hot summer days, they’re a fun treat that everyone will love. Let’s dive into the sweet details!
Tips for Success
Chilling the dough is key to achieving that perfect texture—trust me, it’s worth the wait! And don’t hesitate to get creative with your ice cream flavor!
Why You’ll Love It
These sandwiches are not only delicious but also a hit at any gathering. The combination of chewy cookies and creamy ice cream is unbeatable!
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Prepare the cookies:
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Step 1- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Step 2- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3- Cream butter and sugars: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and eggs. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and the M&Ms with a spatula.
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Step 4- Chill the dough: If time permits, wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours but no more than 72 hours. This allows the dough to "marinate" and makes the cookies thicker, chewier, and more flavorful. Let dough sit at room temperature just until it is soft enough to scoop.
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Step 5- Scoop the dough: Divide the dough into 3-tablespoon sized balls using a large cookie scoop and drop onto prepared baking sheets.
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Step 6- Bake the cookies: Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. If it's a hot day, freeze the cookies before assembling the sandwiches.
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Step 7- Soften ice cream: Place your chosen ice cream in the fridge for about 20 minutes to evenly soften. Spoon a generous scoop of the ice cream and place on the bottom of a cookie.
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Step 8- Assemble the sandwich: Place another cookie directly on top, and press together gently to form the sandwich.
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Step 9- Keep cool while assembling: As you assemble, you'll likely need to pop the fresh ice cream sandwiches in the freezer before they're all assembled. Start with everything cold so you don't have to fight against melting. You can always return the ice cream to the freezer if it gets too warm as you assemble.
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Step 10- Repeat assembly: Repeat with remaining cookies, working quickly. If ice cream begins to melt, return to the freezer until firm again.
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Step 11- Freeze sandwiches: Freeze sandwiches until firm, at least 1 hour, before serving.
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Step 12- Storage tips: Ice cream sandwiches can be individually wrapped in plastic and stored in the freezer for up to 1 week. Let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300, Fat: 14g, Carbs: 42g, Protein: 4g
Cooking techniques
Baking the cookies until golden brown is essential for that chewy texture, while chilling the dough enhances the flavor and consistency. Assembling quickly will help keep everything from melting!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to swap in your favorite candies or ice cream flavors. Peanut butter cookies or oatmeal cookies can be used instead of classic chocolate chip!
Storage tips
Wrap individually and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week. For best results, let sit for a few minutes before enjoying!
Notes
Make sure to keep everything as cold as possible during assembly to avoid melting ice cream!
