Halloween Ice Cream Treats

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022
These yummy homemade ice cream treats are super fun and simple to make. You could also use scoops of pumpkin ice cream in place of the vanilla or use your family's favorite flavor.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 gingersnap cookies
  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
  • Orange and purple Halloween sprinkles

Directions

  1. Place gingersnaps in a single layer on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; top each with a scoop of ice cream. Freeze until firm.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth.
  3. Remove one dessert at a time from the freezer. Dip in melted chocolate; top with sprinkles. Freeze until serving. Repeat with remaining desserts.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 342 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.