Description
These homemade Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful treat combining freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a refreshing dessert, they are easy to make and customizable with your favorite ice cream flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for rolling)
Assembly
- Vanilla ice cream (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Slightly press each ball down to flatten into a disc shape.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Remove and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill the cookies: Once cooled, place the cookies in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes. This helps firm them up for assembling the sandwiches.
- Assemble sandwiches: Take one chilled cookie and place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Cover with another cookie and gently press down to form a sandwich.
- Finish and serve: Roll the edges of the ice cream sandwich in mini chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey touch. Serve immediately or keep frozen until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter to ensure creamy, well-mixed dough.
- For best results, freeze the assembled sandwiches before serving.
- Feel free to substitute vanilla ice cream with other favorite flavors.
- Mini chocolate chips on the edges add extra texture and visual appeal.
- Store leftover sandwiches in an airtight container in the freezer.
