Candy Cane Ice Cream Sandwiches
Candy Cane Ice Cream Sandwiches are the ultimate festive treat, combining soft, chewy cookies with creamy ice cream and a delightful crunch of crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these sandwiches offer a burst of peppermint flavor with every bite, making them irresistible! Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they will impress your family and friends while satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 2 cups vanilla or peppermint ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the egg and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in crushed candy canes.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spaced apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, scoop ice cream onto one cookie, top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Roll edges in more crushed candy canes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For softer cookies, slightly underbake them. Use different flavors of ice cream or cookies for unique variations. Assemble ahead of time and store wrapped in the freezer.