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Chill vibes ahead: frozen dessert recipes for summer

Simple and sweet summer treats to add to your cool-down plans this summer.

Double Chocolate Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches

Double the chocolate = double the fun! To make, add 2 tbsp sugar and 4 tsp cocoa powder to Compliments Original Pancake & Waffle Mix and mix following package instructions. Cook in a waffle iron. Scoop 2 cups softened Compliments Rich Chocolate Ice Cream over two waffles and sandwich with the remaining waffles. Freeze. Cut into quarters and drizzle with chocolate sauce and dip into your choice of chopped nuts, sprinkles, Compliments Shredded Sweetened Coconut or chopped Compliments Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds.

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

This brownie recipe gets a dash of spice – a summer spin inspired by Mexican hot chocolate! To make, add 2 tsp cinnamon and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper to Compliments Brownie Mix and bake in a parchment paper-lined 8-inch square cake pan; cool completely. Halve crosswise into two layers. Smooth 3 ½ cups softened Compliments Vanilla Ice Cream over one layer and sandwich with the remaining brownie layer. Freeze. Cut into squares or rectangles and roll into Compliments Shredded Sweetened Coconut or mini chocolate chips or crumbled cookies or sprinkles.

Layered Ice Cream Loaf Cake

Get ready for a frozen dessert showstopper! To make, double line a loaf pan with overlapping plastic wrap with overhang on all sides. Line the bottom with amaretti cookies, filling gaps with crumbled cookies. Layer and spread with 2 cups softened Compliments Vanilla Ice Cream, a layer of crushed pistachios and Compliments Maraschino Cherries, and 2 cups softened Compliments Rich Chocolate Ice Cream, freezing between each layer. Lift cake from pan using the plastic wrap. Spread with Compliments Whipped Topping and slice. Top with more whipped topping and a cherry, if desired.