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Snow Ice Cream Recipe

Finished snow ice cream with assorted toppings

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This easy, old-fashioned snow ice cream recipe brings a little magic to your snow day with just a few ingredients and 5 minutes of fun.

Ingredients

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1 cup milk (any kind)

1/3 cup granulated white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch fine sea salt

8 cups clean snow or shaved ice (more or less, depending on density)

Optional toppings: sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until it’s all blended.
  2. Head outside and scoop up about 8 cups of fresh, clean snow. (The fluffier the better.)
  3. Immediately stir the snow into the milk mixture, working quickly until you hit that ice cream-like texture.
  4. Serve right away, topped with whatever makes you smile: sprinkles, chips, even a drizzle of condensed milk.

Notes

  • Got sweetened condensed milk? Use it instead of regular milk and sugar. It’s thick, creamy, and adds a rich flavor.
  • Don’t let the snow sit out too long. If you can, freeze it while you prep the wet ingredients.
  • This stuff doesn’t freeze well—it’s a make-it-and-eat-it kinda treat.
  • Want a chocolate twist? Mix in a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder with the milk.

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