Kids (and grownups!) love ice cream and cookies. Combine these two favorites and make easy ice cream cookie sandwiches that you can enjoy anytime.
Suitable for vegetarian diets.
Summertime calls for cool and creamy ice cream, but sometimes messing with bowls and spoons or filling cones can be too much of a hassle. These make-ahead cookie ice cream sandwiches are fun and easy to make and store in the freezer so that you can indulge any time the mood strikes.
It’s also really easy to customize these treats with your family’s favorite cookies and ice cream or make a whole assortment of flavor combinations.
Delicious ice cream sandwiched between chewy cookies is an old-fashioned sweet the whole family will love. The combination of these two treats is a classic flavor that’s perfect for a hot summer day. Just like these easy fruity popsicles.
But, you can also enjoy this treat all year round. Simply add some crushed candy canes and you’ve got an amazing Christmas ice cream sandwich dessert that’s perfect for serving up during the holiday season!
Why Make This Recipe
- Refreshing – Ice cream is the perfect treat on a hot day.
- Yummy – Everyone loves cookies and ice cream.
- Kid-Friendly – Perfect for kids and kids-at-heart.
- Budget Friendly – made with affordable ingredients you already own.
Ingredient Notes
- Chocolate Chip Cookies – Use homemade or store-bought. Both are delicious.
- Ice Cream – We chose vanilla, but any flavor will work.
How To Make Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Soften a carton of ice cream and spread it out onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet to a thickness of about 1 – 1 1/2 inches. Freeze for 2 hours.
- Remove from the freezer and use a cookie cutter to cut out 12 rounds of ice cream that are similar in diameter to your cookies.
- Place the ice cream rounds onto 12 cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to create the sandwiches.
- Freeze for at least 3 hours before serving.
Make A Christmas Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
- Crush up candy canes.
- Soften a carton of ice cream and spread it onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet to a thickness of about 1 – 1/2 inches and freeze for 2 hours.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out 12 rounds of ice cream that are the same diameter as your cookies.
- Next, place one ice cream disc each on 12 cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to make sandwiches.
- Roll the edges of the sandwich in the crushed candy canes.
- Freeze the ice cream sandwiches at least three hours before serving.
Tips For Success
- Soften the ice cream by letting it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes. You can also speed up the process by microwaving it for about 45 seconds.
- Cut the ice cream to a size similar to your cookies. It’s okay if it is a bit smaller or larger.
Variations
- Swap the Cookies – We love chocolate chip cookies, but any variety of cookies will work.
- Swap the Ice Cream – Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, or your favorite flavor.
- Garnish it – After making the sandwiches, roll the edges in sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed candy for added flavor and lots of fun.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Make Homemade Cookies – Homemade cookies are less expensive than store-bought. Plus, they usually taste better, and it’s fun to do.
- Shop Sales – But cookies and ice cream on sale, use coupons or look for discounts in shopping apps.
- Buy Store Brands – Store brand cookies and ice cream will be less expensive than name brands.
Make Ahead and Storage
- Prep Ahead – These ice cream cookie sandwiches need to be made at least 5 hours in advance.
- Store – Leftovers should be stored in the freezer.
- Freeze – For longer storage, follow the handy tips below for how to freeze these; Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or freezer paper. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
FAQs
Can I Make This Dairy-Free?
There are tons of great dairy-free ice creams available on the market, and you can certainly use them in place of the ice cream. Be sure to check the ingredients in the cookie or prepare homemade cookies that you know are dairy-free.
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Ingredients
- 24 chocolate chip cookies
- 48 ounces 1 carton (864g) vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Let ice cream soften on the counter for 30 minutes. If you are in a rush you can microwave it for 45 seconds.
- Spread ice cream out onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet to a thickness of about 1 – 1 1/2 inches.
- Place into the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours. If you can freeze overnight that is even better.
- Use a round cookie cutter to cut out 12 rounds of ice cream that are similar in diameter to your cookies.
- Place the ice cream rounds onto 12 cookies, then top with the remaining 12 cookies to create the sandwiches.
- Place the ice cream sandwiches back into the freezer for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Soften the ice cream by letting it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes. You can also speed up the process by microwaving it for about 45 seconds.
- Cut the ice cream to a size similar to your cookies. It’s okay if it is a bit smaller or larger.
- Make Homemade Cookies – Homemade cookies are less expensive than store-bought. Plus, they usually taste better, and it’s fun to do.
- Shop Sales – But cookies and ice cream on sale, use coupons or look for discounts in shopping apps.
- Buy Store Brands – Store brand cookies and ice cream will be less expensive than name brands.
Jo
This ice cream sandwich was amazing! My daughter loves it as well, Thanks for sharing!
Dannii
These look amazing. The festive ones have me excited for Christmas too
Pam Greer
These are our favorite summertime treat! I love all the variations too!
Toni
I tried this with my kids. They loved making and eating it!
Beth
Yummy! My teens are going to love this recipe! So scrumptious and so easy! Can’t wait to show them this!