Description
Enjoy these homemade ice cream sandwiches made with soft chocolate chip cookies and your favorite ice cream. Perfect for a refreshing treat on warm days!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips (or your favorite mix-ins)
- 1 quart of your favorite ice cream (softened for easy scooping)
- Optional: sprinkles, crushed cookies, or nuts for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (or your chosen mix-ins) using a spatula.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dough to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, scoop a generous amount of softened ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie.
- Place another cookie, flat side down, on top of the ice cream and gently press down.
- Roll the edges of the ice cream sandwich in sprinkles, crushed cookies, or nuts if desired.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies and ice cream.
- Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the ice cream is firm.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for later.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try using different flavored ice creams or mix-ins in the cookie dough.
- These ice cream sandwiches can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for a quick treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes