When we are out in San Diego, we always go to our favorite ice cream shop, the Moo Time Creamery. They make delicious ice cream, but what my girls love the best about the place is their "vanilla" ice cream - it just happens to be a gorgeous shade of aqua blue! So, it got me to thinking...every summer I make my own ice cream sandwiches - they're fun, easy to make and everyone loves them, but they are a bit boring. Even though I usually vary the ice cream flavors or the type of cookie I use, they generally end up looking about the same. But this year, I thought I'd shake things up a bit and "color" my own ice cream! How fun is that!
If you want to make some, too, here's what you'll need:
-Vanilla ice cream (good quality)
-Liquid food coloring
-Large cookies (I used sugar cookies from a local bakery)
-Sprinkles, colored sugar, chocolate chips, etc... for decoration (optional)
-wax paper
Begin by briefly setting your ice cream out on the counter and allowing it to melt slightly - just enough so that it is easy to stir. I wanted a bunch of different colors, so I divided mine up into several bowls and added a drop or two of food coloring to each.
Start with just a little food coloring - you can always add more. Blend together until your desired color is achieved.
Working quickly, place a scoop of ice cream on top of one cookie, being careful to leave some room around the edge. Top with a second cookie. Next, press down lightly on the top cookie until the ice cream gets close to the edge of the cookie - be careful not to squish it too much or it will spill over the edges and you'll have a big mess. If you want to smooth your sides, you can do so with a butter knife dipped in hot water.
At this point, you may want to put your sandwiches in the freezer for just a few minutes to set up. Then, roll the edges of the ice cream sandwiches in multi-colored sprinkles, candies, chocolate chips, etc...
The color and design combinations are endless...
Immediately wrap the sandwiches in wax paper and put them back them in the freezer for several hours to allow them to harden.
I absolutely love how my colorful ice cream sandwiches turned out... and the kids went totally nuts for them!
You really have to try these this summer!
:-)
Jessica
Looks Yummy! I was in San Diego last month and also had a treat from Moo Time Creamery!
Posted by: Heidi | July 09, 2010 at 09:33 PM
Yum I would do my ice ceam in pink of course, and add aqua sprinkles or maybe hot pink and orange sprinkles or perles!
What a cute idea to add fun to a treat!!
Keep cool and have a PINK day!
Posted by: Marie Arden Pink Living.blog | July 09, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Very cute!! Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 09, 2010 at 11:50 PM
So sweet! I usually use jimmies, the traditional kind, sandwiched around vanilla ice cream with chocolate chip cookies, but those are down-home and these are chic! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Sasha | July 09, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Can I please be adopted, I am house trained and only promise to eat my fair share of ice creams sandwiches :), Maureen
Posted by: Maureen Reid | July 10, 2010 at 12:30 AM
Jessica - LOVE these. Just in time for my granddaughter's 1st birthday. These will be perfect and so fun.
Thanks much for the idea and info on how to make them.
Myke from Texas
Posted by: Myke Holt | July 10, 2010 at 01:21 AM
Come on... how friggin fantastic are these?
Posted by: Angie | July 10, 2010 at 03:06 AM
absolutely dreamy! and yummy! i think i'm going to try these for my daughter's upcoming birthday. i'm no cook, but i think i can manage these treats! :)
Posted by: nicole austin | July 10, 2010 at 04:14 AM
I don't have young kids but I'm sure the grown kids will like them too. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Terri | July 10, 2010 at 09:01 AM
...yummy..Thanks for the inspiration!...I love Vanilla icecream too...but this is fun coloured Vanilla!
Posted by: colleen | July 10, 2010 at 09:42 AM
I THINK I JUST SLOBBERED ALL OVER MY KEYBOARD.
Jill
Posted by: Jill | July 10, 2010 at 11:01 AM
So adorable! What a great idea!
Posted by: Karen B | July 10, 2010 at 11:26 AM
I will definitely have to try this. Thanks!
Posted by: Luci | July 10, 2010 at 01:44 PM
Once again, what great idea Jessica...darling!
Posted by: DreamGirlLisa | July 10, 2010 at 03:06 PM
This is a darling idea..my grandkids will love it!
Posted by: Ceekay | July 10, 2010 at 08:42 PM
So clever and pretty my friend...you amaze me with your creativity..this one I will try..my girls will LOVE it. xoxoxo
Posted by: koralee | July 11, 2010 at 10:39 AM
OMG these look mouth watering. I cant wait to try some.
Posted by: snafflesmummy | July 11, 2010 at 12:33 PM
These look really scrumptious, but they are so gorgeous I'm not sure I would eat them.:)
Posted by: Liz Clarke | July 12, 2010 at 03:00 AM
mmmm mmmm mmmm...I've made ice cream sandwiches like this before, but never with pretty pastel ice cream! What a treat. Now I must make some. Thanks for the idea. And - how special that your ice cream shop makes blue vanilla ice cream!
Posted by: Erica@ZunkyChic | July 12, 2010 at 02:23 PM
this is such sweet torture! ohhh so pretty and yummy!
Posted by: Christy | July 14, 2010 at 03:34 AM
They are gorgeous! How fun to let everyone pick their favorite color :)
Posted by: Account Deleted | July 14, 2010 at 06:48 PM
I just discovered your blog via Flickr and love your pretty pix. I love pastel and the shabby chic/vintage look. I live in SD and go to Moo Time 2 and have replicated their blue vanilla for my boys--so much fun! Thanks for sharing all your info.
Posted by: BakerMom3 | July 16, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Four words: Impressive-Delightful-Enjoyable-Amazing.
Very nice IDEA.
- Tera
Posted by: Healthy Foods Blog | July 16, 2010 at 05:15 PM
Fun, fun idea! I think these are some of the prettiest ice cream sandwiches I've ever seen!
Posted by: Terri | July 18, 2010 at 09:39 AM
icecreem sandwiches are beautifull i just love them and i am going to make one in my cooking grupe at school i was going to make a chickin and mayo sandwich but now i will beable to enjoy lunch and snck all at once i love the creeminess of themmmm yumm yumm yumm
Posted by: olivia | January 06, 2011 at 11:44 AM