These clever ice cream-making mugs are down to $30 a pair for Presidents' Day

We realize it's the middle of February, but we've got ice cream on the brain. Snow, hail, even Elsa's ice palace might seem more apropos when it comes to frozen things, but we'd argue that cold treats are all-season pleasures, especially when they can easily be whipped up at home. No, you don't need a clunky ice cream maker taking up tons of room in your kitchen; there's an adorable invention called the Dash My Mug Ice Cream Maker. It's a pint-size (well, half-pint-size) frozen treat churner, and you can snag a pair on sale for a cool $30 (down from $40) during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale. (Want to save even more? Check out our roundup of the best Presidents' Day kitchen deals.)

Why is it a good deal? 💰

We consulted our price trackers, and this sale brings the duo down to its best price since last summer — it didn't even dip lower during Black Friday. Plus, it's way more affordable than, say, the Ninja Creami, which also requires a lot more space. There's no telling how long this sweet deal will last, so milk it for all it's worth!

Why do I need this? 🤔

If the thought of making ice cream at home is intimidating, the Dash My Mug Ice Cream Maker has your name on it. Really, it couldn't be easier to use — just make sure your mug(s) are frozen for at least 24 hours, then mix up your ice cream base (there's a recipe book included). Once your mug is sufficiently chilled (you want it to be really cold!), you'll add your base to the mug, pop on the top (it's got a built-in paddle for mixing), turn it on and it'll start churning away. You can also add mix-ins of your choosing via the pour chute while it's running, and in about 20 minutes, you'll have ice cream.

Depending on your ingredients, you might need to churn it a bit longer if you prefer a harder texture over a soft-serve consistency. Either way, this little gizmo is more compact and affordable than most ice cream makers on the market, and because there are two mugs, you can always keep one in the freezer so you'll be able to make ice cream at a moment's notice.

What reviewers say 💬

I scream, you scream ... and nearly 800 five-star Amazon shoppers scream for their ice cream mugs.

Pros 👍

"This is great," raved one impressed buyer. "You don't have to make a ton of ice cream. Just enough for one person. ... Storage is easy; you can leave the mugs in the freezer if you want and they will always be ready to go whenever you want to make some ice cream. This was a great buy."

"I froze the mugs right out of the box and the next day made my first batch, which turned out amazing!" gushed another. "I don't like any store-bought sugar-free or dairy-free ice creams, but mine turned out amazing! I will be using this little machine a lot!"

"Very easy way to have a frozen treat," shared a third. "I usually use yogurt and add flavorings to my taste. All [of the] features work great. The cups don't take up a lot of space in the freezer."

Cons 👎

"The lid is a bit hard to get into place sometimes and [I] have had it come off, so I'm very careful," wrote an otherwise happy shopper. "So glad it came with two cups! ... I use it to turn my protein drinks into 'ice cream!' Great for when others are having desserts."

"It's perfect for making homemade protein ice cream that's cheaper than name-brand protein ice creams," said a final fan. "My only complaint is it's too small (but that's really a personal problem ... I can eat a lot of ice cream in one sitting)."

Hold the cone! If you want to get fancy with some waffled accompaniments, we've got just the thing.

If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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