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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches

Soft cookies filled with strawberry ice cream and coated in crunchy shortcake crumbs for a refreshing frozen dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
Filling
  • 1 quart strawberry ice cream softened slightly
Coating
  • 1.5 cups shortcake crumbs crushed cookies
  • 0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Freezer space

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cookie dough.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in egg, vanilla, and milk.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and mix into wet mixture to form dough.
  4. Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden and cool completely.
  5. Sandwich strawberry ice cream between cookies.
  6. Roll edges in crushed shortcake and freeze-dried strawberries.
  7. Freeze until firm, then serve slightly softened.

Notes

Best served slightly softened for creamy bite and crunchy coating.