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
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