Minty Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

Minty chocolate ice cream sandwiches are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These homemade goodies combine rich, mint-infused chocolate wafers with creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream, creating a refreshing and indulgent dessert. Here’s how to make these delicious sandwiches.

Ingredients

For the Mint Chocolate Wafers:

• 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons white rice flour
• 1/3 cup sweet rice flour
• 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons tapioca flour or corn starch
• ½ cup gluten-free oat flour
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
• ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

For the Sandwiches:

• 1-½ quarts mint chocolate chip ice cream
• 24 mint chocolate wafers (from above)

Directions

Mint Chocolate Wafers:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the white rice flour, sweet rice flour, tapioca flour or corn starch, gluten-free oat flour, xanthan gum, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
6. Prepare Dough for Baking: Divide the dough and roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper to a ¼-inch thickness. Freeze for 20 minutes.
7. Cut and Bake: Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out the dough. Place the cut dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 325°F for 7-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Assembling the Sandwiches:

1. Prepare Ice Cream Disks: Line a half-cup measure with plastic wrap, pack it with mint chocolate chip ice cream, and freeze until solid.
2. Assemble Sandwiches: Place an ice cream disk between two mint chocolate wafers and press gently. Wrap each sandwich individually and freeze until ready to serve.

Additional Information

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 53 minutes
• Calories: 300 kcal per sandwich
• Servings: 12 sandwiches

Enjoy your homemade minty chocolate ice cream sandwiches, perfect for a refreshing and decadent treat!