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    Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

    May 26, 2016 / by Laney Schwartz / 19 Comments(updated Feb 29, 2020)

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    These Classic Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches will bring you back to your childhood!

    Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches_-4I’m pretty sure I just transported back to my childhood fantasy. I can remember like yesterday, those long summer days, playing outside from dawn ’til dusk, swimming like a fish, and eating ice cream cookie sandwiches like it was my job.

    Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches_-3The cool thing is, at that age, eating ice cream sandwiches pretty much was my job since I was just a kid and my job was simply to have fun. Man, do I miss those days. 

    I grew up in the most amazing neighborhood with TONS of kids. One of my most favorite things in the world was hearing the music of the ice cream truck, driving through the neighborhood around 4pm. ALWAYS right before dinner. Always. 

    Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches_-2My mom was totally cool enough to let us get something. I never remember her saying no. Thanks mom! And this ice cream cookie sandwich was without a doubt my go-to treat. I was definitely not that kid who got something different every time. Funny, I’m still the same way as an adult. I know what I like.

    Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie SandwichWith Memorial Day just days away, and summer not far behind, I felt this was the perfect time to recreate my favorite childhood dessert. And it couldn’t be simpler. 

    Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich-2Sure, you can go buy pre-made chocolate chip cookies, vanilla ice cream, and some chocolate chips. However, I decided to go the extra mile and make homemade vanilla bean ice cream, and thick chocolate chip cookies, which pretty much made for the most epic ice cream sandwich in history. 

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    These Classic Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches will bring you back to your childhood!


    Ingredients

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    For the Ice Cream

    • 2 cups (1 pint) heavy whipping cream
    • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the cookies

    • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp cornstarch
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips plus about 2 cups extra chocolate chips for rolling the edges

    Instructions

    For the Ice Cream

    1. Using a stand alone or hand held mixer, whip the heavy cream. Set aside.
    2. Pour the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla into a large mixing bowl, stirring to combine.
    3. Using a spatula, gently fold in whipped cream in batches until smooth and combined.
    4. Transfer to temperature proof container (I just use a loaf pan) and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze about 8 hours or overnight, until ice cream is firm.

    For the Cookies (You can make fresh or use any cookie you like)

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt, set aside.
    2. Place butter in a microwave safe bowl, heat in microwave until butter has melted halfway. Remove and whisk until fully melted. Pour butter into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar, fit mixer with paddle attachment and blend mixture on medium speed until well combined.
    3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and place dough in the fridge for an hour or up to overnight.
    4. Using an ice cream scooper, scoop out dough evenly into 12 balls. Place on two parchment paper lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press down slightly on each dough ball to flatten out a bit.
    5. Bake in preheated oven about 10-11 minutes (they should still feel soft and slightly under-baked, they will continue to cook slightly once removed from oven so careful not to over-bake). Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag and freeze for at least 1-2 hours or until you're ready to assemble to sandwiches.

    To assemble the sandwiches

    1. Using an ice cream scoop, place one generous scoop of ice cream on the bottom side of a frozen cookie. Place another cookie on top, and using your palm, press down on the top cookie until ice cream spreads to the edges. Use your hands to gently press extra chocolate chips around the ice cream edges.
    2. Repeat step #1 with the remaining cookies and ice cream, and store in the freezer for another hour or two before eating!

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    Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: chocolate chip ice cream, Cookie, dessert, Ice cream, ice cream cookie sandwich, Life is but a Dish, memorial day, vanilla bean ice cream, vanilla ice cream

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      Comments

    1. Aimee

      May 12, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      I’m drooling over these!

      Reply
    2. Baker by Nature

      May 12, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      These look perfect!

      Reply
    3. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons

      May 12, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      These are exactly what I was looking for! Pure decadence!

      Reply
    4. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      May 12, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      That’s a good looking sandwich!

      Reply
    5. Jessica

      May 12, 2017 at 11:44 am

      This looks amazing. I’m loving those pufffy, thick chocolate chip cookies and homemade ice cream!

      Reply
    6. Miranda

      May 12, 2017 at 11:32 am

      These look so good! I love ice cream sandwiches!

      Reply
    7. Arman @ thebigmansworld

      May 12, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Need these yesterday- So good!

      Reply
    8. Lise

      May 12, 2017 at 9:15 am

      Would love one now! ?

      Reply
    9. Jenni

      May 12, 2017 at 8:28 am

      These look so fantastic! My husband would eat them all! (Not even joking!!)

      Reply
    10. Heather Kinnaird

      May 11, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      the perfect summer treat for sure

      Reply
    11. DessertForTwo

      June 06, 2016 at 5:01 am

      These cookie sandwiches look like perfection!

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        June 06, 2016 at 12:44 pm

        Thank you!

    12. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      June 04, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      These look great and they are so perfect for summer! I love all those little chocolate chips coating the outside.

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        June 04, 2016 at 7:30 pm

        Thanks so much! And yes, those chocolate chips are the best part!

    13. Kit Graham

      June 04, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Yum-ing this for later

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        June 04, 2016 at 7:29 pm

        🙂

    14. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      June 03, 2016 at 8:23 am

      They look delish!

      Reply
    15. Julie Evink

      June 01, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Oh wow!!!! Homemade everything? I think I’ll fly out and visit you if you treat me to these!

      Reply
    16. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

      June 01, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      These look like the perfect summer treat to me! And you had a nice mom, I am always saying no to the ice cream truck 🙂

      Reply

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