Who doesn’t love an ice cream sandwich? Well, now you can make your own at home. This quick and easy Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich recipe is a perfect opportunity for creating in the kitchen with your kids. This allows you the freedom to experiment with flavors and create a semi-homemade delicious treat.

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich

Ingredients:

4 square waffles, cut into 8 rectangles (or 8 Eggo® Wafflers)
Vanilla bean ice cream

Chocolate Syrup Ingredients:

½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Optional topping ideas:

Chocolate sauce
Sprinkles
Chopped nuts

During the long hot summers, parents are often looking for fun ways to cool down and keep our kids occupied. Going to the beach or taking a dip in the pool is usually top of the list. There are many other innovative ways to keep the little ones happy and making homemade waffle ice cream sandwiches will not only keep the little ones happy but may even interest your young adults and tweens.

Making waffle ice cream sandwiches with your children is a fun way to keep them occupied. It introduces them to the kitchen and you may end up with a master chef in the making. This fun activity not only piques their interest in creating delicious meals and treats but also offers a fun reward at the end of their work. While this recipe uses vanilla ice cream you may want to try different flavors like this https://onandoffketo.com/no-churn-salted-caramel-pecan-ice-cream/ and mix it up a little. Substituting https://onandoffketo.com/caramel-cinnamon-chaffles/ is another option to add another layer of excitement to your dessert.

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich

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This quick and easy “semi-homemade” recipe is perfect for younger children who like to help out in the kitchen. For best results, use square or rectangle waffles (vs. round) for this recipe (and plenty of sprinkles for decorating!) This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, as needed.

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Course: Dessert

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 17

Servings:

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Leah Ingram

Ingredients

Ingredients:
4 square waffles cut into 8 rectangles (or 8 Eggo® Wafflers)
Vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate Syrup Ingredients:
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional topping ideas:
Chocolate sauce
Sprinkles
Chopped nuts

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350ºF and arrange the waffles on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Remove ice cream from freezer to soften slightly.
Place baking sheet in pre-heated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping the waffles halfway through. Once waffles are golden brown, remove baking sheet from oven and set aside to cool for several minutes.
Prepare the chocolate syrup by combining the water, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a small skillet set over medium heat. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is dissolved and the cocoa powder is thoroughly incorporated into the mixture, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Add a scoop of ice cream to four of the waffles and spread into an even layer. Top each with one of the remaining toasted waffles to create a “sandwich.”
Place the ice cream sandwiches back on the baking tray and place in the freeze for 30 minutes to firm up. Remove baking sheet from freezer and top with the chocolate sauce, plus sprinkles and/or chopped nuts, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!

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