Easy Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

ADAI Recipes cow spot easy homemade ice cream in a bag

Ingredients

Rock Salt (also called Ice Cream Salt)

Ice

Gallon baggies

Quart baggies

1 cup half & half (or whole milk)

2 tbsp white sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Any additional mix-ins that your heart desires (cocoa powder, strawberries, Reese's cups, chocolate chips, sprinkles, Oreos, etc.)

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Directions

  • Fill gallon size baggie half full with ice.
  • Generously pour rock salt over ice.
  • Pour half & half, sugar, vanilla extract, and mix-ins in the quart sized baggie. Seal tightly!
  • Place quart sized baggie inside gallon sized baggie and ensure both are sealed completely.
  • Shake, shake, shake! Shake for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until ice cream becomes firm.
  • Scoop ice cream into your favorite dish or cone and enjoy!
  • If you have self control and have any leftover, please place in freezer!

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