Strawberry-Pretzel Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe  

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Strawberry pretzel cookie ice cream sandwiches are tasty. Strawberry-vanilla ice cream and pretzel cookies with crispy strawberry “shortcake” crumbs. So tasty! Berries, vanilla ice cream, and salty pretzel crunch are in every bite. Late spring/summer freezer dessert nirvana.  

– SWIRLED STRAWBERRY VANILLA ICE CREAM – 3 cups vanilla ice cream – 4 cups strawberry ice cream – 1 cup strawberry jam – STRAWBERRY PRETZEL COOKIES – 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter – 2/3 cup brown sugar – 1/3 cup granulated sugar – 2 large egg – 1 tablespoon vanilla extract – 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour – 1 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt – 3 1/4 cups freeze-dried strawberrie – 1 cup salted pretzel crumb – 1 cup brown rice crispie

Ingredient

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Prepare a 9x13 in. pan with parchment paper. Spread vanilla ice cream evenly, cover, and freeze. Gently mix strawberry ice cream and jam in a bowl. 

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Step 1

Instructions

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Lightly swirl the vanilla and ice cream/jam layers. Freeze overnight or 4 hours. Heat the oven to 350°F. Parchment a baking sheet. 

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Step 2

Over medium heat, add butter to a skillet. Cook until butter browns, 2 minutes. Off the heat and into a heatproof bowl. Allow 5 minutes to cool. 

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Step 3

Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla into butter until smooth. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Add 1 1/4 cups freeze-dried strawberries and fold gently. 

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Add pretzel crumbs without overmixing. Form tablespoon-sized dough balls and lay them 2 inches apart on the baking pan. Softly flatten the dough. Bake 8 minutes. 

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To flatten, tap the baking sheet 1-2 times on the counter after baking. Bake another 2-3 minutes until the edges of the cookies are barely setting.  

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Step 6

Leave cookies on baking sheet to cool. While on the baking pan, they will cook slightly. Blend or ziplock 2 cups of freeze-dried strawberries and rice crispies.   

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Step 7

Crumble finely. Use a small bowl or pie dish.Cut the ice cream into 12 circles or squares after unfreezing. Sandwich cookies with ice cream. Roll step 7 "shortcake" crumbs. Freeze. Enjoy!  

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Step 8

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