Everyone loves a good birthday cake, especially a confetti cake, but it’s a treat we’ve all had before. Why not take those same flavors to the next level this summer with the mashup we all have been waiting for: a birthday cake ice cream sandwich.
These homemade birthday cake ice cream sandwiches have the festive look and flavor of a good confetti cake with ice cream sandwiched in between. It doesn’t get better than that, so let’s get started!
How to Make Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups sprinkles, divided
- 1-1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream
What You’ll Need
- Rainbow sprinkles: No birthday cake recipe is complete without sprinkles! Make sure you have plenty on hand; this birthday cake ice cream sandwich recipe uses more than a cup.
- Ice cream sandwich scoop: Portioning ice cream for each ice cream sammie is super easy with this specialty tool—just one of our favorite ice cream gadgets.
- Small cookie scoop: Make sure your cookies are identically sized with a cookie scoop.
Directions
Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough
Start the cookie dough by beating the eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Be sure to use high-quality vanilla extract here. It’s the primary flavor in these cookies, so it’ll really stand out.
In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Then add the dry mixture to the wet mix and blend until just combined. Finally, stir in a half-cup of rainbow sprinkles.
Editor’s Tip: Our recipe calls for canola oil, but vegetable oil or grapeseed oil will also work.
Step 2: Shape and Bake the Cookies
Next, portion out the cookie dough. A tablespoon-sized cookie scoop is perfect for the job. Flatten each dollop of cookie dough slightly with a measuring cup or glass.
Bake the cookie dough at 350ºF until lightly browned around the edges—8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for two minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Make sure the cookies are completely cool before moving to the next step.
Editor’s Tip: You want the cookies to be identical in shape and size for sandwiches. The cookie scoop will help with the size. To get the perfect round shape, use this round cookie trick. Just take a round cookie or biscuit cutter and scoot the cookie around inside while it’s still warm. This will make the cookie perfectly round.
Step 3: Add the Ice Cream
Before you scoop, let your favorite ice cream soften on the countertop for about 15 minutes. This will make it easy to scoop and press between the cookies.
Once it’s softened up, scoop third-cup portions onto half the cookies. This handy ice cream sandwich maker makes portioning and getting the right flat shape so easy. But your go-to ice cream scoop will work as well. After scooping, press another cookie on top to form the perfect ice cream sammie.
Stash the cookies in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before giving these birthday cake ice cream sandwiches the finishing technicolor touch.
Step 4: Finish with More Sprinkles
After a quick chill, these cookies are ready for the last but perhaps most important touch: even more sprinkles! Roll the edges of each sandwich in more rainbow jimmies before enjoying.
To store for later, freeze for an hour, then wrap in plastic wrap. For best results, pop those individually wrapped sammies in a zip-top bag or airtight container. Eat them within three months.
Tips for Making Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches
This birthday cake ice cream sandwich is straightforward, but you can definitely take a few shortcuts and make a few tweaks so these frozen treats are uniquely yours. Here are a few tips to make the process simple and delicious:
- Prep the cookies in advance: You can prep these cookies ahead of time. Stash the cookies in an airtight container for a few days or even freeze them for a month or two. When you’re ready to assemble, no need to defrost!
- Go for store-bought cookies: If you don’t have time for scratch-made cookies, opt for your favorite packaged cookie. If you ask us, these Milk Bar Confetti Cookies are a great substitute!
- Switch up the ice cream: Our recipe calls for vanilla ice cream, but feel free to use whatever flavor of ice cream (or froyo or gelato) that you like most. Here are some pints that our editors love and a few homemade ice cream recipes to inspire your next ice cream sammie combos.
- Add even more extras: Sprinkles are just the beginning! You can roll the edges of your ice cream sandwiches in nuts, chocolate chips or whatever ice cream toppings you like most.
Make More Sprinkle-Covered Treats
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For my kids' birthdays, I like to make these cake mix pancakes. Frosting and more sprinkles seal the deal! —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Chocolate-Glazed Doughnut Cookies
My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy canes. —Jolie Stinson, Marion, Indiana
Ice Cream Cake
For my kids' birthdays, I like to top this ice cream birthday cake with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota
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I came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies treats without getting sticky hands. You can also pack the cereal mixture into paper cups and insert a wooden pop stick to create cute pops. —Mabel Nolan, Vancouver, Washington
Easy Confetti Pie
Sugar cone crust makes a pie that tastes like birthday cake when you add a dreamy, creamy no-bake confetti filling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Berry-Filled Butter Ribbons
Tangy boysenberry is an unusual for a cookie, but it goes well with chocolate. I change the sprinkles and even the type of chocolate to suit the season.—Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland
Birthday Cake Freezer Pops
On my quest to find birthday cake ice cream—my favorite flavor—I came up with these easy ice pops. Now, instead of going to the store whenever a craving hits, I just head to my freezer. —Dawn Lopez, Westerly, Rhode Island
Confetti Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream
This simple and tender cake has been celebrated in my family for years. Dressed up with tinted frosting and confetti, it becomes pure party fun. — Karen Berner, New Canaan, Connecticut
Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine's Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Rainbow S'moreo Cookies
Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to the cookie dough, stuff them with marshmallow creme and roll them in sprinkles. You can change the color of the sprinkles depending on the holiday or occasion. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Sprinkle Fruit Dip
Making this creamy mixture especially festive are its bright candy sprinkles. An assortment of fresh fruit "dippers" adds even more goodness. —Leslie Miller, Butler, Pennsylvania
Marshmallow Pops
Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays or special occasions by rolling them in coordinating colored sprinkles. —Marcia Porch, Winter Park, Florida
Granny's Spice Cookies
Granny always had a batch of these delicious, crispy cookies waiting for us at her house. When I miss her more than usual, I make these cookies and let the aroma fill my house and heart. —Valerie Hudson, Mason City, Iowa
Italian Ricotta Easter Bread
I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavoring works wonders! — Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Chocolate Cupcake Cones
I experimented with these cupcakes when my girls were young. Now, I'm a grandmother of nine, and these are still our favorites. They're a great treat for kids to bring to school.—Betty Anderson, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Italian Sprinkle Cookies
Of all the Italian cookie recipes I make, this is my favorite. These sprinkle cookies take some time, but, believe me, they are well worth it! My husband and I used to operate an Italian American restaurant, and this recipe goes back generations. —Gloria Cracchiolo, Newburgh, New York
Sugar Cone Chocolate Chip Cookies
If I could make a batch of cookies a day, I'd be in baking heaven. I made these for my boys when they were growing up, and now I treat my grandkids, too. Everyone loves the tasty blend of chocolate chips, crumbled sugar cones and sprinkles. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, PennsylvaniaThe post How to Make a Sprinkle-Covered Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwich appeared first on Taste of Home.
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