Teresa's Recipes
Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Indulge in the nostalgic bliss of these Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. This recipe is a delightful marriage between creamy, melt-in-your-mouth ice cream and warm, chewy cookies. Originating from the early 1900s in the U.S., these ice cream sandwiches are a timeless treat enjoyed by all generations. Whether you're looking to cool off on a hot summer day or just need a sweet midday pick-me-up, these Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches are the perfect homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 quart Your favorite ice cream
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 12
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Freeze Time: 2 hours
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Sugar: 40g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
- In a separate, larger bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix these ingredients until they are light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to your butter and sugar mixture. Make sure these are well combined before moving on to the next step.
- Gradually add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix these together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet. Make sure to space them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake your cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are a golden brown. Once done, remove from the oven.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. This is an important step as the cookies need to be cool before adding the ice cream.
- Once the cookies are cooled, scoop a generous amount of your favorite ice cream onto the bottom side of one cookie.
- Place another cookie on top, pressing gently to create a sandwich. Repeat this process with the remaining cookies and ice cream.
- Serve your ice cream cookie sandwiches immediately for a delicious treat. If you want to save some for later, wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze.
Tips
- For a fun variation, roll the edges of the ice cream sandwich in mini chocolate chips or rainbow sprinkles.
- If you are preparing these for a later event, keep the sandwiches in the freezer and take them out 5 minutes before serving for the best consistency.