Description
These homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches feature soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies paired with creamy vanilla ice cream, creating a delicious frozen dessert perfect for summer treats or any dessert craving. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite ice cream flavors, these sandwiches are a delightful, cool indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Assembly
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen cookies. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop even portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them to allow for spreading, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks; this is important so they do not melt the ice cream during assembly.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Once cookies are cooled, scoop a generous portion of slightly softened ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie, pressing gently to form a sandwich.
- Freeze: Place the assembled ice cream cookie sandwiches on a tray and freeze for at least 1 to 2 hours until firm to ensure the ice cream is solid and the sandwiches hold together well.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of ice cream to customize these sandwiches, such as chocolate, strawberry, or cookies and cream.
- For extra fun and decoration, roll the edges of the ice cream in sprinkles or mini chocolate chips before freezing.
- Store the sandwiches individually wrapped in the freezer to maintain freshness and prevent freezer burn.
