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Make the raw milk ice cream, transfer it to a container, and freeze.

• To make the raw milk ice cream, follow this recipe here.
• Note: I used raw cream instead of the raw milk cream top when I made the ice cream for this recipe. I also used maple syrup instead of dates.
• Once the ice cream is done, line your 8x8 baking dish with a piece of parchment paper and pour in the ice cream.
• Smooth out the top, then place it in the freezer for 8+ hours to firm up.

Make the beef cookies.

• While the ice cream is freezing, make the beef cookies. Follow this recipe here.
• Note: To make the cookies, I placed the batter in the same size cookie cutter I used for the ice cream (explained below) and also cut them into exact circles post-baking. For a visual of this process, check out the Instagram Reel for this recipe.

Freeze the cookies and other tools.

• Once the cookies are done and cool, place them in the freezer along with whatever plate you'll be using to freeze your finished ice cream sandwiches (I used a small baking sheet) and a piece of parchment paper on top.
• Note: Do not skip the above step. I attempted to make the ice cream sandwiches with room-temperature cookies and also placed them on a room-temperature baking sheet/piece of parchment paper. They melted to liquid in minutes, even while being prompt and putting them in the freezer immediately after making them. I had to redo them, so I froze everything as mentioned above first. I didn't have the melting issue the second go around.

Make the ice cream sandwiches.

• Once the ice cream is firm and the cookies/plate/parchment paper are frozen, remove the dish with ice cream, the cookies, and your frozen plate/piece of parchment paper from the freezer.
• Remove the parchment paper with ice cream from the 8x8 baking dish and set it on a flat surface.
• Take your cookie cutter and use it to cut a cylinder of ice cream from the formed slab. Place the circle of ice cream in between two cookies to make an ice cream sandwich. For a visual of this process, check out the Instagram Reel for this recipe.
• Set each finished ice cream sandwich on the piece of parchment paper on top of your frozen plate. Work quickly and freeze immediately once all ice cream sandwiches are completed.
• Note: As for which cookie cutter size to use, you can use whatever size you wish. I chose the 3.5-inch piece from this set because I wanted to cut 4 perfect circles from the 8x8 slab with as little waste as possible.
• Note: You will have some raw milk ice cream left over.

Freeze the ice cream sandwiches, then serve.

• You can eat the ice cream sandwiches immediately, but I recommend freezing them for a least a little bit to set.
• These are best enjoyed right out of the freezer and will melt fairly quickly, especially in warm climates.