Pillsbury Flag Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
These Pillsbury Flag Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are cool, creamy, festive—and currently breaking the internet! This easy 4th of July dessert has racked up over half a million views in just 3 days on social media and is officially viral!
With red, white, and blue flair and that nostalgic Pillsbury cookie flavor, they’re the ultimate patriotic treat for your holiday celebration.
Looking for an easy red, white, and blue treat for your next summer celebration? These Pillsbury Cookie Flag Ice Cream Sandwiches are made with pre-cut sugar cookies and store-bought ice cream, so you can whip them up in no time!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• No mixing dough—just bake and layer!
• Totally customizable with your favorite ice cream.
• They’re fun to make, freeze beautifully, and are always a crowd favorite.
• Kid- and crowd-approved. Great for barbecues, birthday parties, and Fourth of July get-togethers.
What you need
Ingredient Notes
• Pillsbury Flag Shape Sugar Cookies – Look for the holiday themed slice-n-bake pre-cut cookie dough packages in the refrigerated section of your local grocery. The flag themed cookies are usually available in May, June and July each year. You’ll need two packages
• Vanilla Ice Cream – Choose your favorite brand (1/2 gallon). You’ll need it to be slightly softened for easier spreading onto cookies.
• Parchment paper – This is needed to line your baking pans when baking the cookies and also when assembling your ice cream sandwiches
• Square Baking Pans – You’ll need two 9-inch square baking pans for this recipe.
How to make Pillsbury Cookie Flag Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Line baking pans with parchment paper. Arrange cookies in each pan.
• Bake until the cookies have spread and edges are golden. Let cool completely in pans.
• Fill cookie slabs with vanilla ice cream. Freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
• Slice and serve immediately or wrap individually and store in freezer. Scroll for full recipe.
Quick Tips
• Wrap sandwiches in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 5 days. Great for prepping before a party!
• Use strawberry or blueberry ice cream for extra patriotic flair.
• Add red, white and blue sprinkles to the sides of ice cream sandwiches after they have been cut into squares.
• Try different Pillsbury holiday cookies for seasonal swaps
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Pillsbury Flag Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 packages Pillsbury Flag Shape Sugar Cookies, 40 total
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly thawed
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to temperature listed on cookie package. Line two 9-inch square pans with parchment. Place 20 cookies in each (4×5 grid). Bake for 10–12 minutes until cookies spread into slabs. Cool completely.
- Line a 9-inch pan with fresh parchment. Place one cookie slab at the bottom (upside down). Spread slightly thawed vanilla ice cream evenly over the cookies. Top with second cookie slab (right side up). Press gently. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Slice into sandwiches and serve or store frozen.
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