Dilly Bars are a classic-frozen treat made famous by Dairy Queen. These ice cream treats consist of a disc of vanilla ice cream coated in a layer of chocolate and served on a stick. Here’s a simple recipe to make homemade Dilly Bars:
Ingredients:
For the Vanilla Ice Cream Layer:
2 cups vanilla ice cream (softened)
1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (optional for added texture)
For the Magic Shell Chocolate Coating:
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
Preparation:
In a bowl, mix the softened vanilla ice cream until it becomes smooth and creamy.
If desired, fold in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for added texture.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop portions of the vanilla ice cream onto the lined baking sheet, shaping them into discs. Make sure to leave space between each disc.
Insert a popsicle stick into the center of each ice cream disc. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and let the ice cream discs freeze completely.
2. Prepare Magic Shell Chocolate Coating:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil.
Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
3. Coat the Ice Cream Discs:
Take the frozen vanilla ice cream discs out of the freezer.
Working quickly, dip each frozen disc into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring it coats the ice cream completely.
Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated disc back on the lined baking sheet.
Repeat the process for the remaining discs.
Place the baking sheet back in the freezer and let the chocolate coating harden.
4. Serve:
Once the chocolate coating is fully hardened, your homemade Dilly Bars are ready to be enjoyed! You can store any extras in the freezer for later.
Feel free to get creative with your Dilly Bars by experimenting with different ice cream flavors or adding toppings to the chocolate coating. Enjoy this nostalgic frozen treat!
