Here’s a simple little treat you can make (or make with kids!) for any holiday, really. It looks fun and fancy, but it’s super easy. We’re simply dipping store-bought ice cream sandwiches in chocolate and adding some colorful sprinkles on top. I’m using red, white, and blue for the 4th of July- but any color combination will instantly add festive charm to any gathering! These Patriotic Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect way to cool off and will give little (or big) people something to do during these long summer days!
Ingredient and Equipment list
- Ice Cream Sandwiches – you can use any type of ice cream sandwiches you like. Smaller sizes will make them easier to dip. You may want to use a heftier popsicle stick for larger ones. I especially love Fat Boy brand!
- Chocolate Dipping Wafers – you can find these in the baking supply section of many grocers, or certainly in the candy aisle at craft stores. In place of dipping wafers, you could also use 1 cup chocolate chips melted in a double boiler with 1 teaspoon coconut or vegetable oil. You could also use a bottle of store-bought Magic Shell.
- Sprinkles – color combination of your choice!
- Cookie Sticks or Popsicle Sticks – Popsicle sticks will be more stable, but cookie sticks (available on amazon or at craft stores and some grocery stores) look extra cute. I only recommend cookie sticks if your ice cream sandwiches are on the smaller side. (My Fat Boys probably could have used a larger stick!)
How to Make Patriotic Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Unwrap the ice cream sandwiches and insert a stick into each. Place on a platter or serving tray and freeze until you’re ready to dip.
- Melt the wafers in a shallow dish according to the package directions OR melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-30 second increments, stirring after each time, until the mixture is smooth and liquid.
- Remove the sandwiches from the freezer and quickly dip the ice cream sandwiches in the chocolate, coating on all sides (you may need to drizzle chocolate with a spoon.)
- Sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles and return the pan to the freezer until you’re ready to serve them!
Tips for Making Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches
- It’s important to get everything set up and staged before you start so you can move quickly. You’re working with warm chocolate and cold ice cream, so there’s no time for things to sit around!
- Keep your ice cream in the freezer and consider working with just a couple at a time so things can stay set.
- Your chocolate can sit on top of a double boiler while you work, which will keep it nice and melty through the process.
Patriotic Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches
A sweet treat for hot summer days! Store bought ice cream sandwiches are dipped in smooth chocolate, topped with festive sprinkles, and eaten on a stick!
Servings
Equipment
- 1 package popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- 6 Frozen Ice Cream Sandwiches
- 1 lb Chocolate Melting Wafers or 12oz (2 cups) chocolate chips melted with 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Colored Sprinkles In desired colors
Instructions
- Unwrap the ice cream sandwiches and insert a stick into each. Place on a parchment-lined platter or serving tray and freeze until you're ready to dip.
- Melt the wafers (or chocolate chips and coconut oil) in a double boiler according to the package directions until melted and smooth.
- Remove the sandwiches from the freezer (you may want to work with just a couple at a time) and quickly dip the ice cream sandwiches in the chocolate, coating on all sides. You may need to drizzle chocolate with a spoon.
- Sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles and return the pan to the freezer until you're ready to serve them!
Notes
- The actual number of sandwiches you make, and the amount of chocolate you will need varies depending on a lot of factors (including most important the size of sandwiches you use. So keep in mind quantities are an approximation. Feel free to adjust for your needs.
- It’s important to get everything set up and staged before you start so you can move quickly. You’re working with warm chocolate and cold ice cream, so there’s no time for things to sit around!
- Keep your ice cream in the freezer and consider working with just a couple at a time so things can stay set.
- Your chocolate can sit on top of a double boiler while you work, which will keep it nice and melty through the process.
Nutrition
Serving: 6Sandwiches, Calories: 399kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 94mg, Potassium: 295mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 194IU, Calcium: 79mg, Iron: 3mg
Calories: 399kcal
Cost: $5
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Questions & Reviews
Love this idea!! My boys would love these so much! Hope your family (& Sara’s too !) had a super 4th! 🙂
SO much fun! Love it!
These ice cream sandwiches are so fun! I totally need to make these this week!