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Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Patriotic mini ice cream sandwiches with mini red velvet (or chocolate) cookie rounds sandwiched around vanilla ice cream, then rolled in red and blue sprinkles for a festive border. Freeze-solid assembly makes an easy 4th of July ice cream party treat with a clean, stackable shape.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
freezing 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Red velvet or chocolate cookie sandwiches
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (or chocolate) Use red velvet for the classic patriotic look.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil Vegetable oil keeps the cookies tender.
Vanilla ice cream filling and sprinkle border
  • 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream Slightly softened for easy scooping.
  • 1 red and blue sprinkles for rolling Use enough to roll the exposed ice cream edges.
  • 1 parchment paper and plastic wrap Parchment for baking; plastic wrap for freezing sandwiches.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 wire rack

Method
 

Bake the mini cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
  2. Mix cake mix, eggs, and oil together until a thick dough forms, scraping the bowl as needed so there are no dry pockets.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets, flatten to about 1/4-inch thick circles, and bake for 8–10 minutes until set—do not overbake.
  4. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack, then freeze for 30 minutes to firm them up for clean sandwiching.
Assemble and freeze
  1. Working quickly, place a scoop of slightly softened vanilla ice cream on the flat side of one cookie and press another cookie on top to sandwich.
  2. Roll the exposed ice cream edge in red and blue sprinkles so the border looks fully covered on the sides.
  3. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours until solid before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: Keep the cookies cold until assembly and work in small batches so the ice cream stays workable without melting. Store wrapped sandwiches in the freezer up to 2 months (best texture within 1 month). Freezing is required—do not refrigerate for long. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat or “light” vanilla ice cream for fewer calories while keeping the same sandwich method.