Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe
Introduction
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches are a delightful treat that blend warm, chewy cookies with creamy, cold ice cream. Perfect for any season, these sandwiches are easy to make and customizable with your favorite cookies and toppings.
Ingredients
- 24 chocolate chip cookies (or your favorite cookies)
- 12 scoops vanilla ice cream (storebought or homemade)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Bake your favorite cookies and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, place them in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill.
- Step 2: Take the ice cream out of the freezer and let it soften for about 10 minutes while keeping the cookies frozen.
- Step 3: Flip one cookie over and place a scoop of softened ice cream on top. Place another cookie on top and gently press down to form a sandwich.
- Step 4: Optionally, roll the edges of the ice cream sandwich in mini chocolate chips or nuts to add texture and flavor.
- Step 5: Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes to an hour or longer for firmer sandwiches.
- Alternative Method: Line a baking pan with parchment paper and spread softened ice cream evenly across it. Place another parchment sheet on top and freeze for several hours until firm.
- Step 6: Use a biscuit cutter the size of your cookie to cut rounds from the ice cream slab. Place each ice cream round on a cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Step 7: Roll the edges in mini chocolate chips or nuts if you like, wrap in plastic, and freeze until ready to serve.
Tips & Variations
- For easier assembly, keep cookies frozen until just before sandwiching with softened ice cream.
- Try different cookie flavors like oatmeal, peanut butter, or sugar cookies for tasty variations.
- Substitute vanilla ice cream with chocolate, strawberry, or any favorite flavor.
- Use gloves when rolling sandwiches in toppings to keep things neat and hygienic.
Storage
Store the wrapped ice cream cookie sandwiches in the freezer for up to one week. To serve, remove from the freezer and unwrap just before eating. If the ice cream is too firm, let the sandwiches sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for easier biting.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use homemade ice cream for this recipe?
Yes, homemade ice cream works wonderfully—just be sure it is well frozen and slightly softened before assembling the sandwiches for best results.
How long can I keep ice cream cookie sandwiches in the freezer?
They can be kept frozen for up to one week without losing quality. Beyond that, texture and flavor may start to decline.
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Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 ice cream cookie sandwiches 1x
Description
Delight in the perfect homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, combining fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies with creamy vanilla ice cream. This recipe offers two methods: traditional scooping and an elegant ice cream slab, finished with optional mini chocolate chips or nuts for an extra crunch. Ideal for a refreshing dessert or treat, these sandwiches are fun to make and customizable with your favorite cookies and toppings.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 24 chocolate chip cookies (or any favorite cookies)
Ice Cream
- 12 scoops of vanilla ice cream (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Nuts (such as chopped peanuts, almonds, or pecans)
Instructions
- Bake the cookies: Prepare and bake your favorite cookies as usual. Once baked, allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. This cool-down step ensures the cookies hold their shape when combined with the ice cream.
- Freeze the cookies: Place the cooled cookies in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm them up, which helps in assembling the sandwiches without breaking.
- Soften the ice cream: Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit for about 10 minutes so it softens slightly—this makes scooping easier and prevents cracking the cookies when assembling.
- Assemble sandwiches (Method 1): Take one cookie, flip it over, and place a scoop of softened ice cream on top. Then, top it with another cookie and gently press down to create a sandwich.
- Roll in toppings (optional): If desired, roll the edges of the ice cream sandwiches in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to add texture and flavor.
- Freeze assembled sandwiches: Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and return them to the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour to firm up before serving.
- Make ice cream slab (Method 2): Before baking the cookies, line a baking pan with parchment paper and spread softened ice cream evenly over it. Cover with another parchment paper sheet and freeze for several hours until firm.
- Cut ice cream rounds: Once firm, remove the ice cream slab from the freezer and peel off the top parchment. Use a biscuit cutter matching your cookie size to cut out ice cream rounds.
- Assemble sandwiches (Method 2): Place an ice cream round on a cookie and gently press it out of the cutter with the back of a spoon or fingers. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Roll in toppings (optional): Roll the sandwiches in mini chocolate chips or nuts as before, pressing gently with clean hands or gloves to ensure toppings stick.
- Freeze sandwiches: Wrap up and freeze the sandwiches until completely firm—this step improves handling and eating experience.
- Serve and enjoy: When ready to serve, remove sandwiches from the freezer, unwrap, and enjoy. Customize with different cookies and ice cream flavors for variety.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before freezing to maintain texture.
- Softening ice cream slightly before assembly prevents cookie cracking.
- Rolling sandwiches in toppings is optional but adds flavor and texture.
- Method 2 (ice cream slab) requires more freezer time but results in neater sandwiches.
- Store wrapped sandwiches in the freezer to keep fresh for up to 1 week.
- Use clean hands or gloves when handling ice cream to maintain hygiene.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: ice cream cookie sandwich, chocolate chip cookies, homemade ice cream sandwiches, vanilla ice cream dessert, summer treats, frozen desserts
