Hot summer days call for cold treats. Our favorite summer day is the 4th of July.
As we celebrate our country’s independence with BBQs and fireworks, what better way to cool down than with Red White and Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches? These easy to make yummy treats will be a hit for both the young and old alike. Not to mention that these would be so easy to make for any occasion, not just July 4th.
Red White and Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened Butter
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Red and Blue M&Ms
- Ice Cream
- Red and White Sprinkles (optional)
Preparations
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and powdered sugar.
- Slowly add flour and continue mixing until dough forms.
- Dust work surface with powdered sugar.
- Roll out dough to about 1/4" thick and cut out circles.
- Place on prepared sheets.
- Reroll as necessary to make additional circles.
- Top each cookie with red and blue M&Ms.
- Bake 13-14 minutes or until cookies are a pale golden color.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets.
- Set out ice cream to soften slightly.
- Place one scoop of ice cream on a cookie. Press another cookie gently on top to make a sandwich.
- You can optionally roll the edge of the sandwich in sprinkles.
- Place in freezer to set.
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