Description
Delicious homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches featuring soft chocolate chip cookies filled with creamy vanilla ice cream. This delightful frozen dessert is perfect for summer treats and can be customized with your favorite ice cream flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Ice Cream Filling
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with both the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 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.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Scoop Cookie Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown while centers remain soft.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks to ensure they don’t melt the ice cream later.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Scoop a generous portion of slightly softened vanilla ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie, then gently press another cookie on top to create a sandwich. Smooth the edges for neatness if desired.
- Freeze Before Serving: Place the assembled sandwiches in the freezer and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up the ice cream, making them easier to eat and serve.
Notes
- Roll the edges of the ice cream sandwiches in sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed cookies for an extra fun texture and flavor.
- Feel free to customize the filling with any ice cream flavor you prefer to suit your taste preferences.
- For cleaner edges, freeze the sandwiches thoroughly and trim the edges with a knife if needed for a polished look.
