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Easy No-Churn Firework Ice Cream Sandwiches

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A quick and festive summer treat featuring soft sugar cookies and vibrant no-churn ice cream swirled with patriotic red and blue colors, perfect for any celebration without needing an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups (473 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • Red and blue gel food coloring, a few drops each

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until combined.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool completely on racks before assembling.
  7. For the ice cream: whip cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. In a separate bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Gently fold condensed milk mixture into whipped cream without deflating it.
  10. Divide ice cream base into three parts: leave one plain, tint one with red gel food coloring, and one with blue gel food coloring.
  11. Layer spoonfuls of plain, red, and blue ice cream base alternately in a freezer-safe container and gently swirl with a knife to create a firework effect. Do not overmix.
  12. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  13. Assemble sandwiches by scooping generous amounts of ice cream onto a cookie, topping with another cookie, and pressing gently.
  14. Wrap each sandwich in parchment or plastic wrap and freeze until ready to serve.

Notes

Do not skip cooling the cookies before assembling to avoid melting the ice cream. Whip cream to stiff peaks for best texture. Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors. Swirl colors gently to maintain distinct firework effect. Assemble quickly and keep cold to prevent melting. Wrap sandwiches tightly to avoid freezer burn.

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Keywords: ice cream sandwiches, no-churn ice cream, sugar cookies, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, easy ice cream recipe, firework ice cream

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