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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Make Your Own Ice Cream Sandwich Bar

Make Your Own Ice Cream Sandwich Bar

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 7/07/10Updated: 7/31/21

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 Guests will love making custom ice cream cookies at your ice cream sandwich bar. The perfect party treat for a warm summer day.

Ice Cream Sandwich Bar

Summer is here and that mens it is time for outdoor barbecues, patriotic parties, and all manner of neighborhood gatherings.  I love getting my family and friends together this time of year.  And one of my favorite things to do is put together an ice cream sandwich bar. 

How to Make an Ice Cream Sandwich Bar

Ice Cream scoops for the Sandwich Bar

The Ice Cream

Provide a variety of flavors of ice cream. The basic such as vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are always a good idea. I like throwing in one other fun flavor of ice cream such as Blue Moon Ice Cream or Mint Chocolate Chip. It is also nice to have a non dairy option available such as sorbet or coconut base ice cream.

cookies for the Ice Cream Sandwich Bar

The Cookies

Offer a selection of at least four cookies. I like to have a selection of four different flavors and also make the cookies different sizes, a large and a smaller size. Those who want to try a variety of flavor combos can go with the smaller cookies.

  • Chocolate cake mix cookies,  
  • Funfetti cake mix cookies
  • Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
  • Sugar cookies
Ice Cream Sandwich Bar toppings

Toppings

This is the fun part. Provide a selection of toppings that guests can roll their ice cream sandwich in.  Some of my favorites are:

  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Mini M & M’s
  • Crushed Oreo cookie
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Mini ]marshmallows
  • Crushed peanuts
  • Toffee Bits
ice cream cookie

Tips for Putting Together An Ice Cream Bar

  • Pre Scoop the ice cream. This makes things easier and the line move faster. Scoop the ice cream onto a baking sheet and then freeze until you are ready to serve. Plan on 1 qt. of ice cream for every 6 guests.
  • Offer a selection of cones and bowls for those guests who don’t feel like an ice cream sandwich.
Ice cream comes for the Ice Cream Sandwich Bar
  • To keep the ice cream frozen, I put the scoops into bowls and then set the bowls into containers full of ice.  Depending on your temperature,  you might need to use dry ice to keep the ice cream from melting too quickly.
Ice Cream Sandwich Bar

I think the process of making the ice cream sandwiches is almost as fun as eating them!

making ice cream sandwiches at the Ice Cream Sandwich Bar
enjoying an Ice Cream Cookie

But eating them is definitely the best. Be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand as they can be a bit messy!

You should also check out the fun Ice Cream Soda bar we have enjoyed at our neighborhood parties! Also be sure and try this Ice Cream Sandwich Snack Board idea.

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  1. Marnie says

    Posted on 6/9 at 10:37 am

    This looks like so much fun! Can I be your neighbor? 🙂

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  2. Dazie Carnes says

    Posted on 7/10 at 1:44 pm

    Thanks for some great ideas. I’m planning an ice cream bar for my son’s birthday party. You just gave me some additions to make and love the cute display. Can’t wait for the party. 🙂

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/10 at 2:42 pm

      Have fun with the ice cream bar at your son’s birthday!

      Reply
  3. Rayla says

    Posted on 7/19 at 3:53 pm

    So the ice cream sandwich bar was a GREAT!!!! hit…..It was fun for all ages. I didn’t freeze my ice cream scoops. We did just scoop as people needed and it still worked fab! I had one at the very end and my ice cream was soft and melting and it still tasted great!!!!! thanks again for posting this idea. It was wonderful!

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  4. Rayla says

    Posted on 7/14 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks for sharing this fab idea!!!! It couldn’t have come at a better time for me. We have a baptism this weekend and are doing this for our dessert…..I am sure that everyone will love this!!!!! Thanks again!

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