Galaxy Ice Cream Sandwiches – Sweet Easy Recipes for Summer Fun
Colorful galaxy ice cream sandwiches with homemade cookies and creamy filling—perfect for summer fun!
Servings: 10 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Purple, pink, and blue gel food coloring
- Galaxy-themed sprinkles
- 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Divide dough into three equal portions. Tint each with a different gel food coloring (purple, pink, blue).
- Take small pieces of each color and press them together, forming a marbled dough. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a round cutter to cut out cookies. Decorate with sprinkles and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set. Let cool completely.
- Scoop softened ice cream onto the flat side of a cookie, top with another cookie, and gently press to form a sandwich.
- Freeze sandwiches for at least 2 hours before serving.