Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

*It seems almost impossible for somebody to not like ice cream sandwiches. They make the perfect snack on a hot summer day after being outside all day. Usually people just buy the classic processed ice cream sandwiches from the grocery store. With this recipe however, you can make a homemade, healthier version of the treat. Another plus to this recipe is that it is so quick...the total time needed is only 15 minutes! In order for this to be the healthiest that it can be, it is important to remember to use either light vanilla icecream or frozen yogurt. Have it with a cup of milk on the side and you are guarenteed satisfaction.

Total Time: 15 min

Prep: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, softened at room temperature
• 24 vanilla wafer cookies (11/2 inches in diameter)
• 1 ounce dark or bittersweet chocolate (60% to 70% cocoa solids), finely chopped

Directions

Line a shallow storage container with wax paper. Put a small scoop of ice cream (about 2 teaspoons) on a cookie and top with another cookie. Roll the ice cream sandwich in the chopped chocolate so the chocolate adheres to the ice cream. Place in the wax paper-lined container. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until you have 12 ice cream sandwiches.
Cover and place in the freezer to set for at least 30 minutes, or freeze for up to 1 week.

Serving size: 3 ice cream sandwiches

Per Serving: Calories 220; Total Fat 8 g (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 0 g, Poly Fat 0 g); Protein 4 g; Carb 35 g; Fiber 1 g; Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 170 mg