Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Making homemade vanilla ice cream sandwiches is one of my favorite weekend projects, and honestly, it's easier than you'd think. These buttery cookies come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect when you need a crowd pleasing dessert without spending all day in the kitchen. The brown sugar in the dough adds a subtle richness while providing minerals like potassium and calcium that your body actually needs. Best of all, the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry, so you won't need an expensive trip to the store. Trust me, once you taste the contrast between warm homemade cookies and creamy vanilla ice cream, you'll never look at store bought versions the same way again.
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Ingredients
- 200all-purpose flour
- 10 capsulesbaking powder
- 5 capsulessalt
- 100granulated sugar
- 50brown sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 400vanilla ice cream
- 200cookie 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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