Creating these Patriotic Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches is a fun-filled activity. Just follow these steps to get delicious results:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.

4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture until well combined.

5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is combined into a dough.

6. Form Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Add Sprinkles: Before baking, gently press sprinkles onto the top of each cookie for a festive touch.

8. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.

9. Prepare Ice Cream: While cookies cool, soften your chosen ice cream by letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

10. Assemble the Sandwiches: Place one cookie on a flat surface, add a scoop of softened ice cream on top, then place another cookie on top of the ice cream, gently pressing down to create a sandwich.

11. Wrap in Plastic: Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap to maintain its shape. Repeat until all sandwiches are assembled.

12. Freeze: Place your assembled sandwiches in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours to firm up.