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Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches

Published: Jul 15, 2020 · Recipe by: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

Enjoy the flavor of a root beer float in an ice cream sandwich. Two root beer cookies are sandwiched with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream to create these Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches. They are as fun to make as they are to eat.

root beer float ice cream sandwiches and a root beer float

Last summer I taught several cooking camps for kids and wanted the recipes to be simple, but a bit out of the box. The classes were hands-on and each child prepared his/her own lunch each day including a protein-rich entree, a vegetable, a fruit, and a dessert.

Knowing how picky kids can be, I made sure to keep the recipes flexible. I tried to offer options but was surprised to find so many kids who didn’t eat ketchup, carrots, and potato chips.

Who knew? I guess their parents.

root beer cookie ice cream sandwiches are the frozen version of an ice cream float

The one recipe that all 50 kids loved, without exception, was for these Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches.

The kids were so excited by this unique twist on an ice cream sandwich, that many of them held off eating the entire thing so that they could save the last bite for the parent or grandparent who was picking them up from class.

 I heard from many parents that the kids convinced them to drive straight to the store to get the ingredients to make these for their family.

Although the kids learned to make cookies from scratch during the camp, I wanted these cookies to be very simple, so we used a pouch of Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix and added some A & W Root Beer Float Dessert Topper to the basic ingredient list to give the cookies a distinct root beer flavor.

root beer float ice cream sandwich ingredients

I found the Root Beer Float Dessert Topper in my grocery store aisle alongside the ice cream toppings.  If you can’t find this dessert topper, you can also use  4 1/2 teaspoons of root beer extract, just be sure to add a bit more flour or the dough will be too sticky.

I added a bit of red and green food coloring to my cookies so that they would have a nice rich brown color.  It is not necessary and can easily be skipped. These cookies are great on their own, but once sandwiched around some vanilla ice cream, they offer a fun alternative to a root beer float.

Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches

(makes 12 ice cream sandwiches)

Ingredients:

A & W Root Beer Float Dessert Topper, 14-Ounce (Pack of 4)1 – 17.5 oz pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
or 2 – 8.5 oz. pouches Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more to dust your work surface
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
2 tablespoons A & W Root Beer Float Dessert Topper
6 drops red food coloring, optional
6 drops green food coloring, optional
3-4 cups vanilla ice cream

Special Equipment Needed:

baking/cookie sheets (I used 2 – 13″x18″ pans)
parchment paper
sifter, optional but advised
food handling gloves, optional
rolling pin
3″ round cookie cutter, fluted or plain

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Note: I would highly recommend you sift the cookie mix before you begin or you will have white lumps in your cookies. I forgot this step and had to work out the lumps by rubbing the dough in between my fingers.

how to make ice cream sandwich cookie

Cookie Dough

  • In a large bowl combine cookie mix, flour, and butter.
  • In a small bowl gently whisk together egg, A & W Root Beer Float Dessert Topper, and red and green food coloring, if using.
  • Add to cookie mix and stir until a soft dough forms. I find it easiest to use my hands to mix the dough.
  • I do wear food handling gloves to keep my hands from turning color.
  • Dust work surface liberally with flour.
  • Roll dough to 1/8-1/4 inch thickness.
  • Cut dough using a 3″ round cookie cutter.
  • Re-roll the dough as necessary to create 24 cookies.

root beer float ice cream sandwich cookies

Bake Cookies

  • Place cookies, about an inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set (slightly firm to the touch.)
  • Cool completely before proceeding.

root beer cookies stacked up behind a root beer floatwich and in front of a carton of vanilla ice cream

Scoop Ice Cream

  • Scoop a heaping 1/4 cup ice cream onto a cookie.
  • Top with another cookie.
  • Repeat to make 12 Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches.
  • Eat immediately, or wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze until ready to serve.

You can cut your cookies into special shapes for special occasions. To make perfect shaped ice cream sandwiches remove the ice cream from the carton and slice it into 1/2″ slices.  Use your cookie cutter to cut out ice cream shapes, and place in between cut out cookies.

RECIPE

Originally published June 22, 2011.

5 from 1 vote
root beer cookies stacked up behind a root beer floatwich and in front of a carton of vanilla ice cream
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Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream in between two root beer flavored cookies to create these root beer float ice cream sandwiches.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ice cream, root beer float cake
Servings: 12
Author: Beth
Ingredients
  • 1 pouch (17.5 ounce) Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
  • or 2 - 8.5 oz. pouches Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour, plus more to dust work surface
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons A & W Root Beer Float Dessert Topper
  • 6 drops red food coloring optional
  • 6 drops green food coloring optional
  • 3-4 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the cookie mix into a large mixing bowl then add the flour and butter.

  3. In a small bowl gently whisk together egg, A & W Root Beer Float Dessert Topper, and red and green food coloring, if using.
  4. Add to cookie mix and stir until a soft dough forms.

  5. Dust work surface liberally with flour.
  6. Roll dough to 1/8-1/4 inch thickness.
  7. Cut dough using a 3" round cookie cutter.
  8. Re-roll dough as necessary to create 24 cookies.
  9. Place cookies, about an inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set (slightly firm to the touch.)
  11. Cool completely before proceeding.
  12. Scoop a heaping 1/4 cup ice cream onto a cookie.
  13. Top with another cookie.
  14. Repeat to make 12 Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches.
  15. Eat immediately, or wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

You can cut your cookies into special shapes for special occasions. To make perfect shaped ice cream sandwiches remove the ice cream from the carton and slice it into 1/2" slices.  Use your cookie cutter to cut out ice cream shapes, and place in between cut out cookies.

Root Beer Mug Cakes filled with vanilla ice cream ganache and topped with foamy whipped cream

If you love the flavor of root beer you might also enjoy these Root Beer Float Cakes. Each cake is flavored with root beer and is filled with vanilla ice cream ganache and topped with whipped cream foam.

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About the Author, Beth Jackson Klosterboer

Beth is a professional chocolatier, recipe developer, event planner, and cookbook author who loves to make fun food.

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Comments

  1. celebrity birthdays

    August 3, 2020 at 6:33 am

    This looks so good~~ Thank you for the recipe! The kids will love it!

    Reply
    • Beth

      August 4, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      I hope you all enjoy these treats!

      Reply
  2. Patti Schafer

    July 16, 2020 at 8:54 am

    What a great idea. I am hosting a swim party for 10 kids. This will be the perfect treat for them. Thanks so much for sharing it.

    Reply
    • Beth

      July 16, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      Enjoy the treats!

      Reply
  3. Beth @ Hungry Happenings

    July 25, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    Thanks for the award Nicole and thanks for the link Speedmaster. I'm going to snack on one of the ice cream sandwiches after dinner. I need a nice refreshing treat on such a hot day. Another scorcher around here.

    Reply
  4. Speedmaster

    July 25, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Very cool! I'm gonna link to this tomorrow. 😉

    Reply
  5. nicole / Twitter: BTHM1

    July 25, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    YUMMY and simple!

    Sending you a blog award today-you can see it here:
    http://blesstheirheartsmom.blogspot.com/2011/07/makin-me-hungry-and-giving-me-all-sorts.html

    Reply
  6. Addietx

    July 22, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    I absolutely love your "out of the box" ideas and recipes. I would have loved to be one of those camp kids. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Trish - Sweetology101

    July 22, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    this is a great idea!

    Reply

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