Best Pumpkin Face Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipes

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PUMPKIN ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches image

My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They're fun to eat no matter what your age. -Amber Wahl, Acampo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 cartons (1-1/2 quarts each) vanilla ice cream, softened if necessary
COOKIES:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons pumpkin or apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix pumpkin and pie spice until blended; stir in ice cream. Freeze, covered, until firm enough to scoop., In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, pumpkin butter and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, pie spice and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture (dough will be soft). Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 24 (1-in.) balls; place 4 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., To assemble, spread a scoop of ice cream on bottom of a cookie. Top with a second cookie, pressing gently to attach. Place on a baking sheet; freeze until firm., Repeat with remaining ingredients. Wrap individually for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN-GINGERBREAD ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



Pumpkin-Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches image

Homemade pumpkin ice cream plus homemade gingerbread cookies equals delicious Halloween party snacks. The pairing works wonderfully thanks to pumpkin's natural affinity for spices, such as ginger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Milk Caramel
1 cinnamon stick
6 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canned solid-packed pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

Steps:

  • Bring milk, cream, milk caramel, and cinnamon stick to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat. Cover, and let stand 30 minutes. Return to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick. Set aside.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Put yolks and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until pale and thick, about 4 minutes.
  • With machine running, add hot milk mixture in a slow, steady stream. Add pumpkin and vanilla, and beat until combined. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl set in the ice-water bath. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Sandwich ice cream between gingerbread cookies just before serving.

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