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Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bars

Delicious homemade ice cream bars coated in rich chocolate, customizable with your choice of toppings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 bars
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base

  • 1 quart Vanilla ice cream Make sure it's very firm.

Coating

  • 1 cup Melting chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup Crushed nuts
  • 1/2 cup Crushed cookies
  • 1/4 cup Sprinkles

Other

  • 6 pieces Popsicle sticks

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Scoop vanilla ice cream into molds or form bar shapes using a spoon.
  • Insert a popsicle stick into each bar and freeze until solid (around 2-3 hours).

Coating

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
  • Once frozen solid, dip each ice cream bar into the melted chocolate, making sure to coat it fully.
  • Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle crushed nuts, cookies, or sprinkles on top of the bars.
  • Place the chocolate-dipped bars back in the freezer to harden for another 30 minutes.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks. Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap for longer storage. Experiment with different ice cream flavors and toppings.
Keyword Chocolate-Covered, Frozen Desserts, Homemade Treats, Ice Cream Bars, Summer Desserts