Ice Cream Sandwiches
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches combine chewy, soft cookies with creamy ice cream for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to customize with various cookie and ice cream flavors, they’re fun to assemble and ideal for parties, celebrations, or simply enjoying at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if baking cookies)
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 8-10 sandwiches
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using almond flour cookies and dairy-free ice cream)
Ingredients
Cookies
- Soft Cookies (freshly baked or store-bought, pliable enough to hold ice cream without cracking)
- Butter or Coconut Oil (if making homemade cookies, to achieve a tender bite)
- Sweeteners (sugar or alternatives for balanced flavor in cookies)
Ice Cream
- Quality Ice Cream (your favorite flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or others)
- Optional Mix-Ins (nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate chips to decorate edges)
- Sweeteners (if making homemade ice cream, sugar or alternatives to balance sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cookies: If making cookies from scratch, bake them slightly softer than usual to avoid cracking when assembling. Let them cool completely before using to maintain shape and texture once the ice cream is added.
- Soften the Ice Cream: Allow your ice cream to soften at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make it easier to scoop and spread evenly without melting too fast.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place a generous scoop of softened ice cream on one cookie. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly, leaving a small border to prevent spillage when topped.
- Top and Press: Gently place a second cookie on top of the ice cream. Press down lightly to create a firm, well-shaped sandwich without squeezing out the filling.
- Freeze to Set: Wrap each sandwich individually in parchment or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up, ensuring clean bites every time.
Notes
- Choose soft cookies (chewy or cake-like textures) to prevent cracking when assembling.
- Chill cookies before assembling to keep the ice cream from melting too quickly.
- Use a cookie or ice cream scoop to ensure even portions and consistent sandwich thickness.
- Assemble sandwiches in small batches and return to the freezer quickly to avoid melting.
- Roll sandwich edges in mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or crushed nuts for extra flavor and decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250-350 (depending on cookie and ice cream choice)
- Sugar: 20-25g
- Sodium: 100-150mg
- Fat: 12-18g
- Saturated Fat: 7-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g
- Fiber: 1-3g
- Protein: 3-5g
- Cholesterol: 30-50mg
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