Patriotic Cookie Ice Cream (Printer-Friendly)
Soft sugar cookies with vanilla ice cream and festive red, white, and blue toppings.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cookies
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16 oz tube of sugar cookie dough
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1/2 cup red, white, and blue mini chocolate chips
→ Ice Cream Filling
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1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
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1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
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Place sugar cookie dough in a medium mixing bowl and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften.
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Stir red, white, and blue mini chocolate chips evenly into the softened cookie dough.
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Scoop cookie dough onto a nonstick baking sheet, spacing portions to prevent spreading into each other.
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Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly golden; avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft.
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Allow cookies to cool completely, then transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Let ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
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Flip half of the chilled cookies, scoop approximately 1/4 cup of softened ice cream onto each, then top with remaining cookies and gently press edges together.
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Roll the edges of each sandwich in red, white, and blue sprinkles to coat fully.
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Place assembled sandwiches back into the freezer until fully hardened. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store frozen until serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Avoid overbaking cookies to maintain a soft texture ideal for sandwiching.
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Try different ice cream flavors for creative variations.
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Perfect treat for patriotic celebrations like Independence Day.