Jul 14 2026
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Dippin’ Dots® Recipe

Inspired by The Airplane Restaurant
Time3h
Serves6

Rainbow Ice, Cookies’n Cream, Banana Split, Cotton Candy, Chocolate or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

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Ingredients

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Rainbow Ice

Cookies’n Cream

Banana Split

Cotton Candy

Chocolate

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Method

Rainbow Ice

  1. 1

    Make the Rainbow Ice Base

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Add Flavor and Color

    Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and divide the mixture into small bowls. Add different food coloring to each bowl to create vibrant colors.

  3. 3

    Freeze the Mixture

    Pour each colored mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid.

  4. 4

    Break and Serve

    Once frozen, break into small pieces and serve immediately.

Cookies’n Cream

  1. 5

    Prepare the Base

    In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until well combined.

  2. 6

    Add Cookies

    Fold in the crushed chocolate cookies and vanilla extract gently.

  3. 7

    Freeze the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for about 4-6 hours until solid.

  4. 8

    Scoop and Serve

    Once frozen, scoop into balls and serve in cups.

Banana Split

  1. 9

    Prepare the Banana Mixture

    In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Mix in heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk.

  2. 10

    Add Flavorings

    Stir in chocolate syrup and fold in the whipped cream.

  3. 11

    Freeze the Mixture

    Transfer the mixture into a container and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.

  4. 12

    Scoop and Serve

    Scoop the banana split mixture into balls and serve with additional toppings if desired.

Cotton Candy

  1. 13

    Prepare the Cotton Candy Base

    In a saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Heat until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 14

    Add Flavoring and Color

    Remove from heat and stir in cotton candy flavoring and food coloring.

  3. 15

    Freeze the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker or a shallow dish and freeze until firm.

  4. 16

    Scoop and Serve

    Scoop into small balls and serve immediately.

Chocolate

  1. 17

    Prepare the Chocolate Base

    In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth.

  2. 18

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

  3. 19

    Freeze the Mixture

    Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for 4-6 hours.

  4. 20

    Scoop and Serve

    Scoop into balls and serve in cups.

  1. 21

    In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

  2. 22

    Gradually add the flour and milk, mixing until a dough forms.

  3. 23

    Stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract.

  4. 24

    Scoop dough into small balls and freeze until firm.

  5. 25

    Remove from freezer and serve immediately.

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