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Flavorful Red White and Blue Funfetti Ice Cream Sandwich Bars

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These festive ice cream sandwich bars feature soft, buttery cookies dotted with red, white, and blue sprinkles, layered with creamy vanilla ice cream for a perfect summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • 1 quart (946 ml) vanilla ice cream, softened
  • ¼ cup additional red and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just incorporated.
  6. Gently fold in ½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still soft.
  9. Transfer cookies to cooling racks and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  10. Soften vanilla ice cream at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup additional sprinkles.
  11. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Arrange half of the cooled cookies in a single layer on the bottom.
  12. Spread ice cream evenly over cookie base, smoothing with a spatula.
  13. Top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to create a sandwich layer.
  14. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
  15. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before slicing. Cut into bars and serve chilled.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) for best cookie texture. Do not overbake cookies to keep them chewy. Work quickly when spreading softened ice cream to avoid melting. Freeze bars at least 4 hours for best slicing. Chill dough 30 minutes before baking if cookies spread too much. For vegan or dairy-free options, use coconut milk-based ice cream and vegan butter or coconut oil. Gluten-free flour can be substituted but expect a different texture.

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