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A close-up of delicious homemade ice cream sandwiches, perfectly assembled.

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

A delightful guide to crafting your own ice cream sandwiches, perfect for a refreshing treat. This recipe allows for customization with your favorite ice cream and cookie combinations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
For Assembly
  • 1.5 quarts ice cream your favorite flavor, slightly softened
Optional
  • sprinkles or chocolate chips for coating

Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Spatula
  • Freezer-Safe Container
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Make the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm; let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Once the cookies are completely cool, scoop a generous amount of softened ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie.
  2. Gently top with another cookie, pressing down slightly to spread the ice cream to the edges.
  3. If desired, roll the edges of the assembled sandwiches in sprinkles or chocolate chips.
  4. Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Serve
  1. Serve your homemade ice cream sandwiches immediately or store them in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Experiment with different cookie flavors like chocolate chip, peanut butter, or snickerdoodle, and various ice cream flavors. Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly.