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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
- 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.
I think the process of making the ice cream sandwiches is almost as fun as eating them!
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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Brooke says
Oh my, what a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing!
Suzanne says
Looks like everyone had a great time and it is a fabulous idea. I want to come live in your neighborhood!
rere says
what a great idea! the chocolate whoopie cookies do look very goood, any chance of getting the recipe? thanks for the post!
Tamara says
Thanks for these great ideas. I love the idea of pre-scooping the ice cream and freezing. You have such creativity. See you soon!
Diana Rose Hubbard says
Absolutely love your website! What a fun 4th. I want to live in your cul de sac.
Any chance of getting your neighbor’s (Katie) chocolate whoopie cookies recipes?
Thank you in advance.