Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between chewy chocolate chip cookies-this recipe is a combo of two timeless classics that just can't be beat!
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Freezing Time (Thick Assembly Method Only) 1 hour hr
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temp
- 1 egg yolk room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½-¾ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1-2 quarts vanilla ice cream softened
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
With a large cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough and place 2in apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the tops appear dry.
Allow the cookies to cool on the pans for at least 10 minutes before attempting to remove them.
Allow the cookies to cool completely before assembling the ice cream sandwiches.
Assembling the Ice Cream Sandwiches (Quick Method)
Soften your ice cream in the microwave and full power for 15 seconds at a time until the ice cream is soft enough to scoop easily but not yet melting.
Flip one cookie upside down and, using a large tablespoon or ice cream scoop, place a large portion of ice cream on it.
Top with another cookie and gently press.
If desired, roll the sides of the ice cream sandwich in additional toppings before serving.
Serve immediately or place in the freezer for a short time before serving.
Assembling the Ice Cream Sandwiches (Super Thick Method)
Line an 9x13in cake pan with parchment paper.
Scoop the softened ice cream into the pan and use a spoon or spatula to press the ice cream into the pan until smooth and level.
Place the pan of ice cream into the freezer for at least an hour or until the ice cream is again frozen and firm.
Use the parchment paper to lift the ice cream out of the pan and place on a flat surface.
Using a cookie cutter that's approximately the same size as the cookies, cut out enough circles for each sandwich.
Work quickly to place the ice cream in between the cookies and roll the sides in additional toppings, if desired.
Serve immediately or place in the freezer for a short period of time before serving.
Keyword chocolate chip cookie, cookies, ice cream sandwich