Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
A delightful treat combining the sweetness of strawberries with creamy homemade ice cream and soft freshly baked cookies.
Ingredients
Strawberry Ice Cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- 1 cup heavy cream Whisk until stiff peaks form for creamier ice cream.
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Ice Cream
- In a bowl, mix strawberries, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract; fold until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Once the ice cream is frozen, scoop the strawberry ice cream and place it between two cookies to create sandwiches.
- Enjoy!
Notes
These sandwiches are perfect for summer picnics, birthday parties, or as a sweet after-dinner treat. Store in an airtight container in the freezer to keep fresh.