Description
These homemade chocolate-covered ice cream bars are a perfect treat for a hot day. Creamy vanilla ice cream dipped in rich chocolate and topped with sprinkles or nuts. A fun and delicious dessert everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 1 package chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sprinkles or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the ice cream into bars.
- Place the bars on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers with vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Dip each frozen ice cream bar into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Sprinkle with toppings if desired and place back on the baking sheet.
- Freeze for an additional 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have chocolate melting wafers, you can use chocolate chips, but be sure to add a little more vegetable oil to help it melt smoothly.
- The bars can be customized with your favorite toppings such as mini marshmallows or crushed candy.
- Store the finished bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes