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Perfect Red White and Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe with Easy Homemade Sugar Cookies

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Festive and nostalgic ice cream sandwiches made with soft, buttery homemade sugar cookies decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles for decoration
  • 1 quart (946 ml) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Gently press red, white, and blue sprinkles onto the tops of each dough ball.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are just golden. Centers will look soft but will firm up as they cool.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, slightly soften vanilla ice cream at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until scoopable but not melted.
  11. Place a generous scoop of ice cream on the flat side of one cookie, then gently press another cookie on top to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and ice cream.
  12. Arrange assembled sandwiches on a tray or container and freeze for at least one hour to firm up before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and egg for best cookie texture. Slightly soften ice cream before assembling to prevent tearing cookies. Chill cookies if too soft before sandwiching. Store assembled sandwiches in airtight container in freezer up to two weeks. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and coconut or almond milk ice cream. For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free baking flour blend.

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