Candy Cane Ice Cream Sandwiches
Candy Cane Ice Cream Sandwiches are the ultimate festive dessert, combining the refreshing flavor of crushed candy canes with creamy vanilla ice cream nestled between two soft, chocolate cookies. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any sweet occasion, these delightful treats will transport you back to your childhood with every bite. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies on wire racks before assembling sandwiches.
- Spread or scoop vanilla ice cream onto one cookie half; top with another cookie and gently press.
- Roll sandwich edges in crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For variations, try using peppermint or chocolate chip ice cream instead of vanilla. Store assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.