Best Ice Cream Sandwiches Completely From Scratch (2 Ways)
Make classic and decadent cookie ice cream sandwiches from scratch with this easy recipe.
12h 35m·DESSERT8Servings
Nutrition
610kcal
8gProtein
91gCarbs
26gFat
Ingredients
CLASSIC ICE CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES
All-Purpose Flour
1½ cups
Baking Soda
½ tsp
Salt
¼ tsp
Unsalted Butter
½ cup
Granulated Sugar
½ cup
Brown Sugar
½ cup
Egg
1 whole
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
DECADENT ICE CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES
All-Purpose Flour
1½ cups
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
½ cup
Baking Soda
½ tsp
Salt
¼ tsp
Unsalted Butter
½ cup
Granulated Sugar
½ cup
Brown Sugar
½ cup
Egg
1 whole
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
FOR ASSEMBLY
Vanilla Ice Cream
1.5 quarts
Instructions
1Make the Classic Cookies
10m
10mCombine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
2Make the Decadent Cookies
10m
10mCombine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
3Bake the Cookies
10m
10mPreheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Portion Dough
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Flatten slightly.
Bake
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
Cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4Assemble Ice Cream Sandwiches
15m
15mSoften Ice Cream
Allow the vanilla ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes, so it's spreadable but not melted.
Spread Ice Cream
Spread a generous layer of softened ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, flat side down, and gently press to form a sandwich.
Repeat
Repeat with the remaining cookies and ice cream.
Freeze
Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
5Serve
5m
5mEnjoy
Serve the ice cream sandwiches immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
For easier handling, you can scoop the ice cream into portions before spreading it onto the cookies.
If the cookies break when assembling, don't worry! You can press the ice cream around the broken pieces and then roll the edges in sprinkles or cookie crumbs.
To make ahead, assemble the sandwiches and wrap them individually in plastic wrap before freezing.