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!
Equipment
- 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat
- 1 cake pan (9x13)
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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.