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Ice Cream Sandwich Bites
These bite-sized ice cream sandwiches are a fun and easy frozen treat to make at home. Thin chocolate sandwich cookies are stuffed with your favorite ice cream, then dipped in a smooth homemade chocolate shell. A quick sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts adds the perfect crunch to the rich chocolate coating. They are great to keep in the freezer for a quick dessert or a sweet afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 1 container (3.6 oz) ice cream (½ cup)
- 8 thin creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (from 10.1-oz package)
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- 1Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Arrange four cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Scoop 2 tablespoons of softened ice cream onto each cookie, then top with the remaining four cookies and press down gently.
- 3Smooth the edges of the ice cream with a knife or small metal spatula to fill any gaps. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour until the ice cream hardens.
- 4Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- 5Grab each frozen sandwich with tongs or a fork and dip it into the melted chocolate to coat. Place them back on the baking sheet, sprinkle the tops with chopped nuts, and return to the freezer until you are ready to eat.
- 6Pack any uneaten sandwiches into a tightly sealed container and freeze them for up to one week.
- 7Substitute candy sprinkles or other small decorations for the chopped nuts if you prefer a different topping.