Homemade Ice Cream (In a Coffee Can!)

This recipe is the same we grew up using with my dad who loved to break it out as a scout master! It is especially great with children because they'll love rolling the can back and forth to make their own ice cream!

Yields 2 cups ice cream.

Ingredients:

1 pint half and half
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar
Optional: Place a few crumbled cookies, nuts, or other mix-ins

1 lb. coffee can
3 lb. coffee can
1/2 cup rock salt
ice

Directions:

In a clean and dry 1 lb. coffee can, pour half and half, vanilla, sugar, and optional mix-ins. Place lid securely on can. Tape lid with duct tape as a precautionary.

Place 1 lb. coffee can into the empty and dry 3 lb. coffee can. Begin layering salt and ice until the 3 lb. coffee can is completely full. Place lid securely on lid. Tape lid with duct tape.

Roll coffee can on the ground for a minimum of 10-20 minutes. Check to see if it is the correct texture. If not, secure again (with fresh ice and salt if needed) and roll some more!

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