The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade cookie ice cream sandwiches! This recipe features soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, generously filled with your choice of ice cream, and then rolled in an array of toppings like mini chocolate chips, vibrant sprinkles, or crunchy chopped nuts. The magic of these cookies lies in their ability to stay perfectly soft, even after freezing – making them the perfect make-ahead treat. Keep a stash in your freezer for those moments when a spontaneous dessert craving hits!
Table of Contents
- Why These Cookies Stay Soft and Chewy Even When Frozen
- Essential Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients
- Step-by-Step: How to Make Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Tips to Store Your Ice Cream Sandwiches and Avoid Freezer Burn
- Fun Variation: M&M Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
- More Summer Treats You’ll Absolutely Love
- Detailed Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
In our household, cookie ice cream sandwiches reign supreme. So, I made it my personal mission to perfect this recipe. It’s my husband’s all-time favorite sweet treat, and, of course, my kids will jump at the chance to gobble down a confection covered in rainbow sprinkles.
Through countless batches and meticulous adjustments, I’ve finally landed on the ultimate soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie, ready to cradle any ice cream flavor your heart desires. The best part? No dough chilling is required! A quick dip in sprinkles or mini chocolate chips, and you’ve got a show-stopping frozen dessert ready for any celebration, big or small.
And for all you peanut butter fanatics, don’t miss out on these delightful peanut butter cookie ice cream sandwiches!
Why These Cookies Stay Soft and Chewy Even When Frozen
Did you know that simply adjusting the ratios of brown and white sugars can transform a cookie into a treat that remains wonderfully soft and chewy, even straight from the freezer?
While I love a crispy cookie, when it comes to an ice cream sandwich, a softer texture is key. Biting into a frozen dessert isn’t the time for crumbs going everywhere!
In this recipe, I’ve increased the amount of brown sugar. Brown sugar contains more molasses and, therefore, more moisture. The result? Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies that are a delight to bite into, even when frozen solid.
Essential Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients
This recipe utilizes the same cookie dough base as my popular no-chill chocolate chip cookies.
Besides the cookie dough ingredients, you’ll also need about 3 quarts of your favorite ice cream. Softening the ice cream slightly before assembly makes it easier to spread evenly between the cookies.
Since this dough doesn’t require chilling, it’s crucial to use cold eggs. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too thinly during baking, ensuring they maintain a satisfying thickness.
See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients and exact measurements.
Step-by-Step: How to Make Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
While it’s not absolutely necessary, I personally love the uniform look you get from using perfect, cookie-cutter-shaped ice cream rounds. To achieve this, spread the softened ice cream evenly in a 13×9-inch pan and freeze it in a flat layer. After a few hours, you can use a cylindrical ice cream scoop or a circular cookie cutter to stamp out perfectly sized rounds that match your cookies.
Don’t feel like dealing with those extra steps? No problem! Just grab your ice cream scoop, and let the sandwiching begin!
- Make the cookie dough. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the cold eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Finally, fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Bake the cookies. For uniform cookies, I use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop. Bake until the edges are slightly crisp and the centers are barely set, about 9 to 12 minutes. Remember, underbaking is the secret to soft cookies! Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Assemble the ice cream sandwiches. Once the cookies are completely cooled, take your slightly softened ice cream and spread a generous scoop onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, pressing gently to spread the ice cream to the edges. Be careful not to press too hard, or the cookies might break!
- Add the sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts immediately. Pour your chosen topping into a shallow dish. Roll the edges of the ice cream sandwiches in the topping, pressing lightly to make sure they adhere well.
Pro Tip: Elevate your homemade cookie ice cream sandwiches to the next level by using them to create an epic ice cream sandwich cake! Layer them with whipped topping and your favorite mix-ins for a show-stopping frozen dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
How to Store Them to Avoid Freezer Burn
Follow these simple tips to ensure your chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches freeze perfectly and stay delicious:
- Wrap individually. Wrap each ice cream sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper. This helps keep them neatly assembled and prevents that dreaded freezer burn. For even more protection, place the wrapped sandwiches in a resealable plastic bag or a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze as you go. Make one sandwich at a time and place it in the freezer immediately after assembling. This prevents the first few from starting to melt while you’re still working on the rest of the batch.
- Freeze for the right amount of time. Freeze for at least 3 hours for a firm yet slightly soft texture, or up to 6 hours for a sturdier, fully frozen treat. They’ll stay good for up to 3 months.
M&M Cookie Variation
If you adore M&M cookies, you’ll be obsessed with M&M ice cream sandwiches! Simply use my M&M cookies recipe as the base. I’ve carefully developed that recipe to ensure the softest, chewiest M&M cookies possible, and they hold up beautifully when frozen.
More Summer Treats You’ll Absolutely Love
- Shortcut Choco Tacos
- Easy Peach Slab Pie
- S’Mores Milkshakes
- Chocolate-Covered Watermelon Bites
- Stovetop Strawberry Dumplings
- Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Kelly Senyei
