Cool, creamy, and festive, these Pillsbury Flag Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are so fun and perfect for 4th of July!

July 4th flag cookie ice cream sandwich.

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!

Yummy ice cream sandwiches made with Pillsbury flag cookie dough.

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 (½ 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.

Placing Pillsbury flag cookie dough into baking pan.

• 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.

How to make pillsbury flag cookie ice cream sandwiches.

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

Cutting the flag cookie ice cream sandwiches into squares to serve.

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Pillsbury Flag Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

These fun and festive cookie ice cream sandwiches are perfect for July 4th. Made with Pillsbury flag sugar cookies and vanilla ice cream, they're easy and delicious!

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Course: Baking, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Freeze time: 2

Servings: servings

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Lise Sullivan Ode

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 2 packages Pillsbury Flag Shape Sugar Cookies 40 total
▢ ½ 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 (4x5 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.

Notes

Line your 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, cutting it to fit so it goes up the sides. To help the paper fit neatly, cut a 1–2 inch diagonal slit in each corner, allowing the parchment to fold and lay flat.