Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches (Print Version)
Vanilla ice cream and chewy cookies join forces in this frozen dessert layered with fun toppings and easy assembly.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookies
01 - 16 soft chocolate chip cookies, approximately 7–8 cm in diameter, homemade or store-bought
→ Ice Cream
02 - 1 liter vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
→ Optional Toppings
03 - 100 g mini chocolate chips
04 - 100 g rainbow sprinkles
05 - 100 g chopped nuts, such as peanuts or pecans
# How to Make It:
01 - If using homemade cookies, ensure they are completely cooled before beginning assembly.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
03 - Place 8 cookies, flat side up, evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Scoop approximately 60–75 g of softened vanilla ice cream onto the flat side of each cookie.
05 - Gently press a second cookie, flat side down, onto the ice cream to create a sandwich.
06 - Roll the edges of each sandwich in mini chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, or chopped nuts as desired.
07 - Place the assembled sandwiches back on the baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour or until firm.
08 - Serve immediately after freezing or wrap each sandwich in parchment paper and store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses ingredients you likely already have or can easily find
- Ready in under 30 minutes of active time
- Perfect for making ahead and storing in the freezer
- Endlessly customizable with different cookies and ice cream flavors
- Great for both kids and adults
02 -
- So easy to personalize with different cookie and ice cream flavors
- Freezes beautifully for make ahead treats
- Nostalgic dessert with room for creative twists
03 -
- Allow ice cream to soften slightly for easy scooping without melting or breaking the cookies
- Use cookies of equal size and thickness for best looking sandwiches
- Wrap each sandwich snugly in parchment or foil to avoid freezer odors and ice crystals