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I keep seeing these DIY ice cream sandwiches made with graham crackers around Pinterest. They look so yummy and easy enough for the kids to help make, so we decided to try them but with a kid-friendly twist.
DIY Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe — for Kids!
What makes our ice cream cookie sandwich recipe so kid-friendly? A few things…
First, we swapped out the graham crackers for the classic kid-favorite, vanilla wafer cookies. Kids love the sweet vanilla flavor and their little size makes the perfect mini treat.
Then, we swap out traditional ice cream for cool whip. The cool whip is easier for little ones to spread and lighter on the taste buds, too.
Finally, we roll our mini ice cream sandwiches in colorful rainbow sprinkles, because… well, everything’s better with rainbow sprinkles, right?
How to Make Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
It doesn’t get much easier than this cookie ice cream sandwiches recipe. Just grab some vanilla wafers, spread on some cool whip, roll in some rainbow sprinkles, and freeze!
The best part… you can customize this ice cream sandwich recipe with cookies or sprinkles of any kind.
Make a yummy chocolate chip ice cream cookie sandwich by using chocolate chip cookies instead of vanilla wafers and mini chocolate chips instead of sprinkles. Or, try swapping out the vanilla wafer cookies with oatmeal cookies, sugar cookies, or Oreos. The possibilities are endless!
These little treats are great to have in the freezer for a special snack time or can be made for a special occasion, too. How about making some for your child’s next Birthday party? You can even tailor them to the holiday or party decor with different colored sprinkles.
Either way, your child will love to help you make them. They’ll practice fine motor skills while spreading the fluffy cool whip and rolling the ice cream sandwiches in the sprinkles. And in no time, with just three ingredients and a little time in the freezer, you’ve got an itty bitty homemade ice cream cookie sandwich you pop right in your mouth.
Recipe for Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches:
Itty Bitty Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe
Equipment
- icing spatula (or butter knife)
- sheet pan (or tray)
- zip-top gallon food storage freezer bag (or freezer-safe storage container)
Ingredients
- 24 vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1/2 cup nonpareil sprinkles (rainbow or desired color)
Instructions
- Spread around 1 cup Cool Whip on the flat side of half of the 24 vanilla wafer cookies.
- Place remaining vanilla wafer cookies flat-side down onto the Cool Whip-covered ones to make "cookie sandwiches."
- Add around 1/2 cup nonpareil sprinkles to a shallow bowl, then roll the edges of each cookie sandwich in the sprinkles to coat the edges of the Cool Whip.
- Place cookie sandwiches on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and put in freezer until Cool Whip is frozen solid. When frozen, transfer to a sealed zip-top freezer bag or freezer-safe storage container.
Recipe Supplies and More on Amazon:
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Nabisco Nilla WafersHOTEC Silicone Rubber Spatula SetBakers Choice Rainbow NonPareils SprinklesMixing Bowls with Airtight LidsE-far Baking Cookie Sheet Pan Set of 3, 16/12.4/10.4 Inch, Stainless Steel Baking Pans SetReynolds Kitchens Pop-Up Parchment Paper SheetsHappy Belly Vanilla WafersZiploc Gallon Food Storage Freezer Bags
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Printabelle says
How cute! I love all your kids in the kitchen ideas! I'd love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=4459 Thanks!
MaryAnne K says
The sprinkles make it look so fancy!
Thanks for linking up to Learning Laboratory at Mama Smiles =)
Gina says
How fun! I bet my little toddler could even help with these! Thanks for sharing!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
The only thing I did was spread the cool whip on the first cookie. Priscilla helped put the other cookie on and roll them. Let me know how your toddler makes out if you try it!
Vicky says
These are great and so simple for kids. The sprinkles add just a perfect touch for kids. Pinning this! Vicky from http://www.messforless.net
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Thanks, Vicky. Everything is better with sprinkles, right?!
Patricia Torres says
Oh… LOVELY.. LOVELY!! I love this idea.. and am so sure my girlies will love it too.. Thank you for sharing this on Made with Love.. 🙂
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
My pleasure, Patricia!
Tonii says
Oh my…I LOVE this idea!! I am sure my kids will too 😉 Thank you SO much for sharing it!!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
You're welcome! Let me know how you make out if you try it.