Ziplock Ice-Cream

Ziplock Ice-Cream

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice-cream. Who doesn't love ice-cream? It is getting colder outside and everyone is pulling out their heavy coats but we eat ice-cream year round. This is a great activity to get kids cooking. They will have so much fun making their own ice-cream and learning what it is made of. Younger kids may need help if they get tired of shaking. Taking turns can help prevent tired arms. Turn on some music and dance around the kitchen while you are doing this.

Ziplock Ice-Cream

Ingredients:

1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup half and half
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 sandwich size Ziploc bags
1 one gallon size Ziploc bag
2 cups ice
1 tablespoon coarse salt

Put one small Ziploc bag inside the other and add the milk, half and half, sugar, and vanilla extract to the inside bag. Seal both bags securely, removing excess air. Add ice and salt to larger bag and place smaller bag inside. Seal firmly. Let the kids shake themselves silly -- shaking, tossing, and turning the bag. Ice cream will be soft and ready to eat in 5 to 10 minutes. Enjoy!