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Dessert Light and Healthy

Ice Cream Sandwich Skinnies

Ice Cream Sandwich Skinnys allow you to indulge without all the guilt. The easy chocolate cookies are made from scratch and entirely hand-mixed. Customize the sandwiches with a lighter, healthier ice cream variety. Keep some in your freezer to satisfy pesky snack attacks!

Ice Cream Sandwich Skinnies

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The chocolate cookies are soft and dense, just the right texture for an ice cream sandwich. They are sweetened with agave nectar and applesauce, and there are no eggs or butter. Despite what you might think, these cookies are tender, moist, and delicious, even without the ice cream.

When it comes to ice cream flavors, anything goes… chocolate, vanilla, chocolate chip, pistachio, or strawberry. In keeping with the light and healthy theme, go with no-fat ice cream, no-sugar ice cream, or frozen yogurt. Sherbet is great as well! Go lighter for a guilt-free dessert and heavier for more indulgence.

For the finishing touch, roll the sides of the ice cream sandwich in sprinkles, coconut flakes, nuts, and mini chocolate chips. For this skinny dessert, go as light or as heavy as you like.

Ice Cream Sandwich Skinnies

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  • Small mixing bowl—this is a set of 3 bowls of varying sizes with pour spouts, a non-slip base, and dishwasher safety.
  • Wooden spoon to mix batter—this set of 3 spoons is smooth, splinter-free, and sturdy. It is great for every prep use.
  • Baking sheet pan—this half-sheet pan has a corrugated surface for even baking and quick release. It is also nonstick and warp-resistant. I have this sheet pan and use it all the time.
  • Ice cream scoop—this 4-ounce scoop is great for cupcake and muffin portioning, too!

Ice Cream Sandwich Skinnies

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 7 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 27 minutesServings:7 servingsCalories:NA kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

Ice Cream Sandwich Skinnys allow you to indulge without all the guilt. The easy chocolate cookies are made from scratch and entirely hand-mixed. Customize the sandwiches with a lighter, healthier ice cream variety. Keep some in your freezer to satisfy pesky snack attacks!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Blend wet ingredients using a wooden spoon. Add the dry ingredients and blend until well incorporated. Place the mixture on a greased cookie sheet using a small ice cream scoop or a spoon. Flatten the cookies to about 1/4 inch thick using a greased palm. Bake for 7 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool.
  3. Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Place a scoop of ice cream on one cookie. Sandwich it with a second cookie. Roll the edges in a decorative coating, if desired. Repeat until all of the cookies are gone. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  4. Makes about 7 ice cream sandwiches.
Keywords:Dessert, frozen dessert, light and healthy, guilt-free dessert, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Sandwich

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2 Comments

  1. You gave it away with the chimpanzee hint! These look scrumptious! Love those cookies!

  2. That was sort of a freebie, but wait till next time! 🙂 Thanks for the comment!

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