Description
This Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich recipe combines homemade cookie dough pieces with creamy vanilla ice cream and classic chocolate chip cookies to create a deliciously indulgent treat. You’ll first prepare a soft cookie dough, some of which is melted into the ice cream base while other parts are frozen and chopped into chunks to mix back into the ice cream. The final step sandwiches scoops of this flavorful ice cream between chocolate chip cookies for the perfect handheld dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- â…“ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 â…“ cups semisweet chocolate chips or disks (divided)
Ice Cream Base
- 4 cups half-and-half
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- Cookie dough from above
Assembly
- 36 chocolate chip cookies (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cookie Dough Preparation: Cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the whole milk and vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually incorporate the flour and kosher salt into the wet ingredients until fully combined to form a soft cookie dough.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough for Ice Cream: Divide the dough into portions. Take one third of the dough and freeze it without any chocolate chips. Stir â…“ cup of chocolate chips into the remaining dough, then also freeze the dough without the chocolate chips on a flat sheet. Once frozen, cut this dough into small squares and set aside to use as chunks in the ice cream.
- Make the Ice Cream Base: Melt the frozen portion of cookie dough without chocolate chips in the microwave until soft and smooth. In a large mixing bowl, combine this melted cookie dough with the half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until smooth and fully combined. Freeze the mixture according to the instructions of your ice cream maker, churning it until it’s almost done.
- Add Cookie Dough Chunks: One minute before the ice cream finishes churning, add the frozen cookie dough chunks and the remaining chocolate chips into the ice cream. Allow the machine to mix these in evenly.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe pan and top with additional cookie dough chunks and chocolate chips for extra texture. Freeze the ice cream for 4 to 6 hours or overnight to firm up completely.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Scoop about one-third cup of the finished cookie dough ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies. Gently press the cookies together to form a sandwich without squeezing out the ice cream.
- Freeze the Sandwiches: Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches in the freezer and chill them for 1 to 2 hours. This ensures the ice cream becomes firm and the sandwich holds together nicely when served.
Notes
- You can use store-bought chocolate chip cookies or homemade ones, depending on your preference.
- Make sure to freeze the cookie dough chunks solid before adding to the ice cream to prevent melting the base.
- Churning times will vary based on your ice cream maker model; follow manufacturer guidelines.
- The ice cream should be thoroughly frozen before assembling sandwiches to avoid soggy cookies.
- For easier scooping, allow the ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature before making sandwiches.
- Store finished sandwiches in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
