Everyday Special Touches {Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe}

A few weeks ago I posted How To Add Special Touches to Store-Bought Desserts and today I wanted to share my everyday special touches. As Moms we know everything about our children. We know their favorite things, their dislikes, when they are lying {usually} and what makes them happy.

You probably don’t even realize all of the special touches you do for your family everyday! Whether it’s serving your family’s favorite meal, surprising them with a fun activity or making their favorite dessert.

At our house, ever since we put up our outside dining set, Colton requests to eat dinner outside rain or shine. When it’s a nice day out I usually set dinner up outside and it makes his day!

It’s also the little things that make my husband happy. The way to his heart is through his favorite foods {easy enough, right?!} During the summer months I like to make his favorite ice cream cake and watch his face light up like a little kid. I’m sure your family will appreciate this simple summer ice cream treat as well!

OREO Ice Cream Cake

(1) 15.5 oz package of OREOS
(1) 12 oz jar of Hot Fudge
About 1.5 quarts Vanilla Ice Cream {or try different flavors!}
(1) 8 oz container of COOL WHIP
Drizzle of Chocolate Syrup
Sprinkles

1. Place the OREOS in a ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin or mallet. Layer them in a 13x9x2 inch pan and press down.
2. Warm up a jar of hot fudge (you can do low cal or reduced fat) as per jar instructions and spread over OREOS.
3. Spoon and smooth your ice cream down for the next layer.
4. Spread COOL WHIP over the ice cream and drizzle about 3 Tbls chocolate syrup over the top. Top with sprinkles.
5. Freeze overnight. Enjoy!

If you haven’t yet, check out the April issue of Better Homes and Gardens, Real Simple or Everyday Food for my COOL WHIP ad! To see behind-the-scenes video of our photo shoot for the ad and for more recipes visit COOL WHIP’s facebook page.

I am working in partnership with the COOL WHIP brand and I am receiving compensation for my participation in this campaign. All thoughts/opinions are 100% my own.