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4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 1 day 33 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 18 ice cream sandwiches 1x

Description

Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive ice cream sandwiches made from chewy, chewy homemade chocolate chip cookies studded with red, white, and blue M&Ms, filled with your choice of ice cream. Perfectly soft and flavorful, these cookies are baked to golden perfection and paired with creamy ice cream to create a nostalgic, refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups (380 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature (67°F)
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (247 grams) lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature

Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (96 grams) red, white, and blue M&Ms (milk chocolate or peanut butter)

For Assembly

  • Homemade ice cream or store-bought ice cream of choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt to ensure these are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the room-temperature unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add Vanilla and Eggs: Mix in the vanilla extract followed by the eggs, beating gradually to combine well with the creamed butter and sugars.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and M&Ms: Using a spatula, fold the semisweet chocolate chips and patriotic red, white, and blue M&Ms into the dough evenly.
  7. Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended): Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 72 hours. This resting time allows the dough to marinate, improving thickness, chewiness, and flavor. Before baking, let the dough soften slightly at room temperature just enough to scoop.
  8. Shape Cookie Dough: Use a large cookie scoop to portion out 3-tablespoon sized balls of dough and place them spaced out on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. On hot days, freeze cookies before assembling ice cream sandwiches to prevent melting.
  10. Soften Ice Cream: Place your chosen ice cream in the fridge for about 20 minutes to soften evenly, making it easier to scoop and spread.
  11. Assemble Ice Cream Sandwiches: Spoon a generous scoop of softened ice cream onto the bottom of one cookie, then gently press another cookie on top to form the sandwich.
  12. Freeze During Assembly: To prevent melting, place freshly assembled sandwiches in the freezer as you prepare the rest. Start assembling quickly with everything cold, and return the ice cream to the freezer if it softens too much.
  13. Freeze Until Firm: Freeze the completed ice cream sandwiches for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
  14. Store and Serve: Wrap individual sandwiches in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 1 week. For serving, let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for optimal texture.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough for at least 24 hours enhances texture and flavor but can be skipped in a pinch.
  • Cookies freeze well which makes assembling on a hot day easier and prevents ice cream melting.
  • Customize the ice cream flavor to your preference; classic vanilla works beautifully.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and encourage even baking.
  • If frozen for storage, allow sandwiches to thaw a few minutes before eating for the best texture.
  • For a festive touch, use M&Ms or sprinkles in patriotic colors: red, white, and blue.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: 4th of July, ice cream sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies, patriotic dessert, summer treat, homemade ice cream sandwiches

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