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Name: Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8 chocolate chip cookies (homemade or store-bought); 2 cups vanilla ice cream; Sprinkles (optional)

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Create the perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich at home with this simple recipe. Learn how to make these irresistible frozen treats with just cookies, ice cream, and sprinkles for a dessert everyone will love!

Three chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich rolled in colorful rainbow sprinkles, are stacked on top of each other against a white background.

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🍦Whether you prefer homemade cookies for that fresh-baked flavor or store-bought for convenience, this recipe works beautifully with either option. Plus, you can switch up the ice cream flavors and toppings for endless variations!

My 2 Best Tips For Making This Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Choose the Right Cookies: For the perfect ice cream sandwich, select cookies that are about 3-4 inches in diameter and have a chewy texture. Cookies that are too crisp will become very hard when frozen and might crack when bitten into. Slightly underbaked chocolate chip cookies work wonderfully for ice cream sandwiches.

Use a Cookie Scoop: For uniform ice cream portions, use an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to measure the same amount for each sandwich. This ensures even thickness and makes the sandwiches look professionally made. Plus it’s just so much easier!

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With just three basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a dessert that looks impressive but requires almost no baking skills. Perfect for last-minute entertaining or satisfying sweet cravings!

Whether you prefer homemade cookies for that fresh-baked flavor or store-bought for convenience, this recipe works beautifully with either option. Plus, you can switch up the ice cream flavors and toppings for endless variations.

These sandwiches can be prepared days or even weeks before you need them. Simply store them in the freezer until you’re ready to serve, making them perfect for parties or unexpected guests.

Children love helping roll the edges in colorful sprinkles, making this a great family cooking activity that’s simple enough for little hands to assist with!

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Servings: ice cream sandwiches

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

8 chocolate chip cookies homemade or store-bought
2 cups vanilla ice cream
Sprinkles optional

Instructions

Start by setting out your ice cream so that it can soften up. While your ice cream is softening, get out a plate or a shallow dish, and pour about a half cup of sprinkles into it.
Next, cut 4 pieces of plastic wrap that are about a foot long and set them aside.
Take one of the cookies and put a half cup of the soften ice cream on it, keeping it to the center. Place another cookie on top and press it together, so that the ice cream starts to come right to the edge of the cookies.
Roll the ice cream edge in the sprinkles. Wrap in plastic wrap.
Repeat with the other cookies and ice cream.
Place ice cream sandwiches in the freezer overnight or until the ice cream firms back up.
Unwrap and enjoy!

Notes

This is such a fun treat to make-ahead for friends coming over or parties. EVERYONE loves a chocolate cookie ice cream sandwich. That is a fact!

Choose the Right Cookies: For the perfect ice cream sandwich, select cookies that are about 3-4 inches in diameter and have a chewy texture. Cookies that are too crisp will become very hard when frozen and might crack when bitten into. Slightly underbaked chocolate chip cookies work wonderfully for ice cream sandwiches.

Use a Cookie Scoop: For uniform ice cream portions, use an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to measure the same amount for each sandwich. This ensures even thickness and makes the sandwiches look professionally made.

Work Quickly: Ice cream melts fast! Have all your materials ready before starting, and consider working with just one or two sandwiches at a time, keeping the remaining ice cream and assembled sandwiches in the freezer while you work. You might even want to chill your plate or work surface beforehand.

Freeze Properly Before Serving: After assembling your sandwiches, it’s crucial to freeze them for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to allow the ice cream to firm up completely. If I’m going to store them longer than a few days, I’ll stick the wrapped ice cream sandwiches in a larger sealable freezer bag for up to a month.

Sprinkle Choices: You can customize the sprinkles for a super easy festive treat. For special occasions, consider themed sprinkles or colored sugar that matches your event’s color scheme. Here are some of the fun ways I’ve served ice cream sandwiches:

Mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, shredded coconut, crushed candy pieces, and cookie crumbs for the edges instead of sprinkles
Blue or pink sprinkles for a baby shower (for the expected gender of the baby or both if I don’t know!)
Chopped chocolate mint candies for St. Patrick’s Day (it has the green coloring in the candies)
Red, white, and blue sprinkles or crushed candies for patriotic holidays like Memorial Day and 4th of July

Custom Flavor Pairings: Get creative with complementary flavors! Here are some fun flavor combos I have tried and like:

Dark chocolate cookies with mint ice cream
Snickerdoodles with cinnamon ice cream
Chocolate chip cookies with coffee ice cream.

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Recipe FAQs

Can I use homemade chocolate chip cookies for this recipe?

Absolutely! While store-bought cookies work perfectly for convenience, fresh homemade cookies are always well-received. Just make sure your homemade cookies have completely cooled before assembling the sandwiches. For best results, use cookies that are slightly chewy rather than very crisp, as they’ll be easier to bite into when frozen.

How long do these chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches last in the freezer?

When properly wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a freezer-safe bag, these ice cream sandwiches will maintain their quality for up to one month.

How long should I let the ice cream soften before making these sandwiches?

The ice cream should be soft enough to scoop and spread easily, but not melting. Typically, letting it sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes works well, depending on the temperature of your kitchen.