Ice Cream Sandwich
These homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches feature soft and chewy chocolate cookies filled with your favorite ice cream flavor. A fun and customizable treat perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups ice cream your favorite flavor, slightly softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, scoop a generous amount of ice cream onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
- Wrap each sandwich in parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Customization: Roll the edges in sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed nuts for extra flavor.
- Alternative Flavors: Try using different cookie bases like peanut butter or oatmeal for variety.