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Glow Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Glow Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches are vibrant, multi-colored cookie sandwiches filled with neon-tinted vanilla ice cream. Perfect for parties, these soft cookies combined with colorful, stabilized ice cream create a fun and eye-catching treat that glows under UV light. The recipe involves baking soft, swirled cookies and assembling them with tinted ice cream before freezing, resulting in playful and delicious sandwiches.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for extra softness)
  • Neon food coloring (red, blue, green, or your choice of colors)

For the Ice Cream Filling

  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream (or any ice cream of your choice, softened)
  • Neon food coloring (same colors as the cookies or any desired shades)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for stabilization)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale, which should take about 2-3 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender cookie.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring a smooth cookie dough base.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just incorporated to prevent overworking the dough. If the dough feels too stiff, stir in a tablespoon of milk to soften it slightly.
  5. Color the Dough: Divide the cookie dough into 3-4 small portions depending on how many colors you want to use. Add a few drops of neon food coloring to each portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed. Wear gloves or cover your hands to avoid staining.
  6. Form the Swirl Cookies: Roll small balls of each colored dough and arrange them closely on the baking sheet so colors touch but do not mix. Gently press the balls together and flatten slightly with your palm to create multi-colored mounds that will form swirled cookies.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just start turning golden. Take care not to overbake, as the cookies should remain soft and chewy.
  8. Cool Completely: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before assembling the sandwiches.
  9. Prepare the Neon Ice Cream: In separate bowls, divide the softened vanilla ice cream and add a few drops of neon food coloring to each to create vibrant shades. Stir well to combine. Optionally, add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar to each bowl to stabilize the ice cream and reduce melting.
  10. Assemble Ice Cream Sandwiches: Once cookies are fully cooled, scoop a generous portion of your neon-colored ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie. Gently top with another cookie, pressing lightly to sandwich the ice cream evenly.
  11. Freeze to Set: Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm. This step is essential for the ice cream to solidify and hold shape.
  12. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Glow Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches chilled. Their neon colors will appear especially vibrant under UV light, making them ideal for glow-in-the-dark or neon-themed celebrations.

Notes

  • Use gloves or utensils when coloring dough and ice cream to avoid staining your hands.
  • The milk in the dough is optional and only needed if the dough is too thick or dry.
  • Do not overbake the cookies as they should stay soft to complement the creamy ice cream.
  • Let cookies cool completely before adding ice cream to prevent melting.
  • Powdered sugar in the ice cream helps stabilize it for longer-lasting sandwiches.
  • Customize colors and ice cream flavors as desired for different party themes.
  • Freeze assembled sandwiches well before serving to ensure they maintain structure.

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