Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
A vanilla ice cream sandwich is a delightful treat combining soft cookies with creamy vanilla ice cream. Made with all purpose flour, sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract, these homemade cookies are sandwiched around a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and cookie dough filling. With just 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking time, this dessert suits anyone craving a classic sweet indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder(capsules)
- 5 gsalt(capsules)
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 400 gvanilla ice cream
- 200 gcookie dough
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 6
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- 7
Scoop the cookie dough into balls, about 2.5 cm in diameter. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: Chill the dough balls for at least 30 minutes to help them retain their shape.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Tip: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Once the cookies are cool, assemble the ice cream sandwiches by placing a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies.
- 10
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the ice cream to set.
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: You can also store the ice cream sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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