How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Part cookie and part ice cream, the ice cream sandwich is an established favorite frozen treat easily found in grocery stores. It isn't talked about much as a homemade treat, but a cook can form ice cream sandwiches out of a cake-based cookie dough.

Things You'll Need

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup solid shortening
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 box devil's food cake mix
• 1/2 gallon ice cream
• Fork
• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Plastic wrap

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Beat the egg, shortening, butter, vanilla and half of the cake mix in a mixing bowl. When the mix is smooth, stir in the remaining cake mix until it is well combined.

2. Roll the dough out and cut it into a rectangular shape. Place the dough on an ungreased baking sheet and let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Use a fork to poke holes in the top of each cookie as soon as they are done cooking. Cool them on a cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then put them on a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Soften but do not melt the ice cream. Spread the ice cream on the flat side of one cookie. Place another cookie on top of the ice cream. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap. Store them in the freezer until they are ready to be served.

Tips & Warnings

• Include the kids when making this fun recipe. They can help spread the ice cream and wrap the sandwiches. They will be very proud of their homemade treat!

References

• Disney Family Fun: Deep Freeze