Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of small batch sugar cookie ice cream sandwiches. This recipe creates delightful bite-sized treats that are perfect for summer gatherings or a special dessert for two. The soft and chewy sugar cookies pair perfectly with your favorite ice cream flavor, creating a heavenly dessert experience. With a quick preparation time, you can enjoy these homemade ice cream sandwiches in no time!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Your favorite ice cream flavor, softened
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take one chilled dough disk out of the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out small circles or your desired shape.
- Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining dough disk.
- Once the cookies have cooled, take a scoop of softened ice cream and place it on the flat side of one cookie.
- Gently press another cookie on top to create a sandwich, with the ice cream in the center.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies and ice cream.
- Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches in the freezer for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve and enjoy the delicious small batch sugar cookie ice cream sandwiches!