Nothing satisfies better than an ice cream cone after a long, hot day. Cool off this summer with these sweet treats from our favorite ice cream shops in Kansas City!
- 11885 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS 66214
- 4535 W. 119th St., Leawood, KS 66209
- 20140 W. 153rd St., Olathe, KS 66062
- 1941 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO, 64083
- 699 NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
Freezing Moo is not your typical ice cream shop. They offer handmade ice cream rolls, an East Asian method of ice cream production. The rolls are made with milk and poured over an ice grill. Bring the kids to watch their dream dessert being made especially for them. Kids love when they write their names inside the rolls using the syrup of their choice. Finally, they will get to finish their creation off with a choice from three of the shop’s delicious toppings. The best part for parents about Freezing Moo is the absence of chemicals and preservatives in the ice cream, so you can feel good knowing you’re treating your children to natural, handmade ice cream!
- 7140 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114
- 412 Delaware St., Kansas City, MO 64105
You won’t want to miss a stop at Betty Rae’s this summer, selected by TripAdvisor as one of the top 50 “Ice Cream Shops Worth Traveling For” in 2017. This ice cream shop, owned by a husband and wife team, offers 24 house-made ice cream flavors crafted from farm-fresh ingredients. Your kids will love trying a scoop of their many flavors that range from traditional strawberry, chocolate and vanilla bean to one-of-a-kind creations like root bear, cereal milk, razz blue, banana split and strawberry rhubarb crisp. The menu also features ice cream sandwiches, sundaes and floats that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They even offer boozey floats for adult customers, which would make this a fun stop during date night.
- 4960 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64112
Glace Artisan Ice Cream is made from hormone-free Midwest milk and all natural ingredients. But the best part about Glace? Their creative signature flavors! Try a scoop of goat cheese and honey, cream cheese, earl grey tea, crème brulee and many more. They create new flavors every week, so you’ll always find something new to try. You can even bring the fun home by purchasing their pints at several grocery stores in Kansas City.
Make Your Own!
Looking for a fun activity for the kids this summer? Make your own ice cream at home! Don’t worry—you don’t need an ice cream machine. All you need is 1 cup of milk, 1-1/2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 2-3 cups of ice, 1/3 cup of kosher or coarse salt, 1 quart-sized Ziplock bag and 1 gallon-sized freezer bag.
Instructions:
Mix the milk, sugar and vanilla in the small Ziplock bag. Seal the bag tightly. Make sure no air is trapped inside the bag.
Mix the ice and salt in the gallon-sized freezer bag.
Put the small Ziplock bag inside the large freezer bag and seal tightly. You may want to double bag it to prevent it from leaking.
Here’s the fun part! Shake the bag for 5-10 minutes. Let the kids make a fun game out of it. Play a game of hot potato with the bag, have a dance party while shaking the bag or play Simon says and have the kids shake the bag in different ways (in the right hand, above the head, down low).
The liquid inside the smaller bag will begin to harden. Shake the bag until the ice cream mixture has the consistency you want.
Open the bag and enjoy your homemade ice cream! The kids can eat the ice cream straight out of the bag, or you can scoop it into a bowl. Don’t forget to add all of your favorite toppings!
Regan Lyons is a freelance writer who lives in Saint Joseph with her husband and 4-year-old daughter.