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Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 ice cream sandwich cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies are a delightful frozen treat featuring creamy vanilla ice cream layered between two soft chocolate chip cookies. This easy no-bake recipe can be customized with various cookie types, ice cream flavors, and fun toppings like chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, nuts, and mini candies, making it an ideal dessert for parties, summer gatherings, or a refreshing homemade indulgence.

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 24 soft chocolate chip cookies (homemade or store-bought)

Ice Cream

  • 1 quart (about 1 liter) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate candies (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften Ice Cream: Allow the vanilla ice cream to soften at room temperature for 5–10 minutes until it becomes easy to scoop but not melted.
  2. Prepare Cookies for Filling: Arrange half of the soft chocolate chip cookies flat side up on a baking tray or flat surface to prepare for assembling the ice cream sandwiches.
  3. Add Ice Cream: Using a scoop or spoon, place about 1/4 cup of the softened ice cream onto each cookie, evenly spreading it to cover the cookie.
  4. Assemble Sandwiches: Place the remaining cookies on top of the ice cream scoops, flat side down, and gently press the cookies together to spread the ice cream evenly to the edges, creating a sandwich.
  5. Decorate Edges: Roll the exposed ice cream edges in mini chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, chopped nuts, or mini chocolate candies as desired to add texture and flavor.
  6. Freeze Sandwiches: Arrange the assembled ice cream sandwiches on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 2 hours, until the ice cream is firm and the sandwiches hold their shape.
  7. Serve or Store: Serve the ice cream sandwiches immediately after freezing or wrap each one individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • Ensure the ice cream is softened just enough for easy scooping, but not melted, for best sandwich assembly.
  • Freeze the assembled sandwiches completely before serving to prevent ice cream melting.
  • Experiment with different cookie flavors such as chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal, or sugar cookies for variety.
  • Try various ice cream flavors like cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, or strawberry to suit your taste preferences.
  • Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap to maintain freshness and prevent freezer burn during storage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myhomemadecooking.com/ice-cream-sandwich-cookies-recipe/