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Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

Patriotic ice cream sandwiches with soft sugar cookies and creamy vanilla ice cream, finished by rolling the edges in red, white, and blue sprinkles. Build, freeze until firm, and serve as a grab-and-go summer dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
freezing 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches
  • 12 large soft sugar cookies Store-bought or homemade; use 12 cookies for 6 sandwiches or split as needed for even filling.
  • 1.5 qt vanilla ice cream Slightly softened so it can be scooped and spread easily.
  • 1 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles Use for rolling the exposed ice cream edge.

Method
 

Assemble the sandwiches
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy release and quicker freezing.
  2. Scoop about 1/3 cup of softened vanilla ice cream onto the flat side of one large soft sugar cookie.
  3. Set a second sugar cookie on top, flat side down, and gently press until the ice cream spreads to the edges.
  4. Roll the exposed ice cream edge in red, white, and blue sprinkles, pressing gently so they stick.
  5. Place the finished sandwich on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining sugar cookies and vanilla ice cream.
Freeze and serve
  1. Freeze the sandwiches for at least 2 hours, or until firm, before serving.
  2. Wrap individually in plastic wrap for longer storage, up to 2 weeks in the freezer.

Notes

Tip: If the ice cream gets too soft and won’t hold its shape, return the sandwiches to the freezer for 10–15 minutes before finishing the sprinkle roll. Store wrapped sandwiches in the freezer up to 2 weeks; they’re best within 1 week for clean edges and easy slicing. This recipe is naturally vegetarian if your cookies contain no gelatin. For a dairy-light swap, use a vanilla ice cream made with dairy-free milk solids (the assembly method stays the same).