Description

The Ultimate Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich is a decadent treat combining rich, soft chocolate chip cookies with creamy homemade cookie dough ice cream. Featuring chunks of cookie dough and generous chocolate chips embedded within a luscious ice cream base, these sandwiches are perfect for summer indulgence or any special occasion. The recipe involves making edible cookie dough, preparing an ice cream base using an ice cream maker, and assembling with classic chocolate chip cookies for a delightful frozen dessert.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp granulated sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips or disks (divided)

Ice Cream Base

4 cups half-and-half
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Assembly

36 chocolate chip cookies (store-bought or homemade)

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Instructions

Cookie Dough Preparation: Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually stir in the flour and kosher salt until the dough is thoroughly combined and smooth.
Prepare the Cookie Dough for Ice Cream: Divide the dough into two parts: take one-third of the dough and freeze it as is without chocolate chips. For the remaining dough, fold in ⅓ cup of the chocolate chips, then freeze it on a sheet. Once frozen, cut this portion into small squares to be used as cookie dough chunks in the ice cream.
Ice Cream Base Preparation: Melt the portion of cookie dough without chocolate chips in the microwave until it softens. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted cookie dough, half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until evenly blended. Pour this mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Add Cookie Dough Chunks: One minute before the ice cream finishes churning, add the frozen cookie dough squares along with the remaining chocolate chips to incorporate chunks throughout the ice cream.
Freeze the Ice Cream: Transfer the churned ice cream to a pan. Top it with additional cookie dough chunks and chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor. Cover and freeze the ice cream for 4 to 6 hours or overnight to allow it to firm up fully.
Assemble the Sandwiches: To make the sandwiches, scoop about ⅓ cup of the prepared cookie dough ice cream and place it between two chocolate chip cookies. Gently press the cookies together to form a sandwich.
Freeze the Sandwiches: Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours. This step helps the ice cream firm up again and ensures the sandwich holds together well when served.

Notes

Use heat-treated flour for the cookie dough to ensure it is safe to eat raw.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can place the mixture in a shallow dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until creamy.
Store the ice cream sandwiches individually wrapped in plastic wrap or wax paper to prevent freezer burn.
For a richer flavor, substitute half-and-half with heavy cream.
Allow the ice cream to soften slightly before scooping for easier sandwich assembly.