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Funfetti Cake Mix Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

May 23, 2016 By betsy Leave a Comment

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This post has been sponsored by MARS. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A 4th of July party menu needs a finish as dramatic as fireworks. These simple funfetti cake mix cookies make excellent ice cream sandwiches. Is there anything better than cold ice cream on a hot summer night? 

bag of red, white and blue m&ms on a counter spilling out next to a box of pillsbury stars and stripes cake mix

Now that the interior of our house is unpacked, it’s time to focus on the backyard. I’m really looking forward to tackling this project, and it could not come at a better time. The days are long, the weather is starting to warm up, and I’m feeling very motivated and inspired to begin working on this space that will hopefully, one day, be an extension of our home, and a place where we entertain our friends.

Currently our yard is a blank slate. There’s a little circle of grass, a border of wood chips, and some beautiful, flowering trees that have real potential. We have a grand vision to put in a little casita, some raised garden beds, and a beautiful deck where we can entertain all summer long.

Funfetti cake mix cookies cooling on a wire rack

As much as I would love to wave my magic wand, and have our yard ready for this summer, I realize that this is a long term project, and it’s going to take some patience. In the meantime, I’m going to channel my summertime goals and inspirations into an easier to create, yet still festive, treat.

I was at Target the other day and was drawn to these summer inspired ingredients; M&M’s Milk Chocolate Red, White, & Blue, and Pillsbury Star & Stripes Funfetti Cake Mix. They reminded me of the many years of 4th of July pool parties we hosted at our house in San Diego, and I knew exactly what I wanted to make.

Overhead of funfetti cake mix cookies cooling on a wire rack next to a round container of neapolitan ice cream and a spilled bag of red, white and blue m&ms

My number one indulgent treat is ice cream, and The Hubs number one indulgent treat is cookies. I think it’s safe to say that I’ve made more than my fair share of ice cream cookie sandwiches in order to appease us both. Right there in Target, I knew that there were some red, white and blue funfetti ice cream sandwiches in our future.

Did you know it’s really easy to make cookies with cake mix? You can use any cake mix, and add in whatever fun ingredients you want, but this project called for funfetti cake mix cookies with summer ready with red, white and blue sprinkles flecked throughout.

When choosing what ice cream to use in the center, I considered something red, white or blue, but then I decided there was nothing more classic, and more summery than neapolitan.

Funfetti cake mix cookies on a wire rack next to a round container of neapolitan ice cream with a scoop removed and on a cookie on the counter. Spilled bag of red, white and blue m&ms

Just to add a little something extra, I lined the rim of each sandwich with some Red, White, & Blue M&M’s. I think they turned out so cute!

Since we currently don’t have a backyard to entertain in, or very many friends nearby for that matter, The Hubs and I were forced to enjoy all of these sandwiches ourselves.

I’m not complaining.

Hopefully by the time the days are truly hot, and summer is in full swing, we’ll be able to have some new friends over to share our fun and funfetti cake mix cookie ice cream sandwiches with and enjoy our new backyard, whatever state of completion it’s in.

Stack of 5 Funfetti Cake Mix Cookie Ice cream sandwiches

 

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Cake Mix Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cake Mix Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 369 kcal
Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 1-15.25 oz box Pillsbury Star & Stripes Funfetti Cake Mix
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Sandwiches

  • Neapolitan Ice cream or your favorite ice cream
  • M&M’s Milk Chocolate Red White, & Blue

Instructions

To make the cookies

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and baking powder. In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add the egg mixture to the cake mixture and stir until fully combined.
  2. Chill dough for at least 1 hour or overnight
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. Drop tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cookies may look a little under done when they come out of the oven.
  6. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to cooling rack.

To assemble the sandwiches

  1. Scoop 1/3 cup ice cream onto a fully cooled cookie. Top with another cookie then quickly press M&M's around the edge. Place sandwiches in the freezer to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Cake Mix Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 369 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Sodium 38mg2%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Stack of 5 Funfetti Cake Mix Cookie Ice cream sandwiches

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