GINGERBREAD ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

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When it comes to making an ice cream sandwich, not all gingerbread men are created equal. Some are too crispy; others too soft, but these thin yet sturdy boys hold up nice in the freezer and make for a whimsical make-ahead dessert. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups vanilla ice cream
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
COOKIES:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine ice cream and cinnamon. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for at least 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then molasses. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool., To make ice cream sandwiches, spread 1/4 cup softened ice cream over the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Wrap each in plastic wrap; freeze on a baking sheet at least 1 hour.

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Autumn Brown
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These were a hit! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Irha Zohaib
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a vanilla ice cream and it was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


MD Younus Rocky
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These were delicious! I used a chocolate ice cream and it was the perfect combination with the gingerbread cookies. I will definitely be making these again.


Wendy Goetz
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I made these gingerbread ice cream sandwiches for a Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're the perfect way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies. I will definitely be making these again


Mohammed Ariyan
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These gingerbread ice cream sandwiches are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and so delicious. The gingerbread cookies are soft and chewy, and the ice cream is creamy and flavorful. I love that you can customize them with your favorite