Learn how to make our Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies! In this recipe, we're combining rich chocolate chips and creamy homemade ice cream to create the ultimate summer treat. Your taste buds are in for a delicious adventure with these delightful sweet treats!
Searching for homemade ice cream to pair with these cookies? Try my Oreo Ice Cream or my Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream!
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Top Tip
- Freeze the assembled ice cream cookie sandwiches for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. This will help the ice cream to firm up and the cookies to become slightly softer, resulting in a more cohesive and enjoyable texture when eating.
Substitutions
- Butter, softened: Margarine or vegetable shortening can be used as substitutes for butter.
- Brown granulated sugar: White granulated sugar, light brown sugar, or coconut sugar can be used as substitutes for brown sugar.
- Egg: You can use a flaxseed or chia seed "egg" (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons water) as a vegan alternative for egg.
- JELLO butterscotch (3.4 oz): You can substitute with butterscotch chips or butterscotch pudding mix, adjusted for flavor and consistency.
- Self-rising flour: For each cup of self-rising flour, you can use 1 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Chocolate chips (optional): You can use chopped chocolate, chocolate chunks, or vegan chocolate chips as alternatives to regular chocolate chips.
- Half and half: A mixture of equal parts whole milk and heavy cream can be used as a substitute for half and half.
- Sweetened condensed milk: You can make a homemade version using whole milk and sugar, cooked down until thickened, or use a dairy-free condensed milk alternative.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla bean paste or vanilla bean powder can be used as alternatives to vanilla extract.
- Caramel sauce: You can make a homemade caramel sauce using sugar, butter, and cream, or use a store-bought caramel sauce.
Variations
- Chocolate Chip Cookies: Instead of butterscotch chips, use chocolate chips for a classic chocolate chip cookie flavor.
- Peanut Butter Cookies: Incorporate peanut butter chips or swirl in some creamy peanut butter into the cookie dough for a delicious peanut butter twist.
- Double Chocolate Cookies: Add cocoa powder to the cookie dough and use both chocolate chips and butterscotch chips for an extra chocolatey flavor.
- Snickerdoodle Cookies: Roll the cookie dough balls in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before baking for a deliciously spiced cookie.
- Coconut Cookies: Add shredded coconut to the cookie dough for a tropical twist. You can also drizzle the baked cookies with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
Storage
- Freezer: Store the assembled ice cream cookie sandwiches in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bag. Make sure to place parchment paper or wax paper between the sandwiches to prevent them from sticking together. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 weeks.
- Individually Wrapped: Consider wrapping each ice cream cookie sandwich individually in plastic wrap or foil before storing them in an airtight container. This helps to protect the sandwiches from freezer burn and makes them easier to grab and enjoy on the go.
Equipment
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- brown granulated sugar
- large egg
- JELLO butterscotch
- self-rising flour
- chocolate chips
- half and half
- sweetened condensed milk
- vanilla extract
- caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F, cover cookie sheets with parchment paper or a baking mat.
In a large bowl add, butter, sugar, and mix until well combined. Feel free to use stand mixer using the paddle attachment to be hands free:
Add one egg and continue mixing, then whisk in the JELLO:
Add flour and mix until there are no visible flour lumps, then mix in the chocolate chips. (If using a stand mixer, mix on medium-high speed.) While adding chocolate chips is optional, they will undoubtedly elevate the flavor! Once incorporated, the cookie dough should boast a delightful speckling of chocolate throughout.
Roll the dough into 1 inch balls, place on a pan, then bake for 13-15 minutes:
To make the ice cream, in a large bowl, mix together half and half, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Freeze overnight or use ice cream maker.
To make the ice cream sandwich, scoop of ice cream (⅛ cups) on a cookie, drizzle caramel on ice cream, then cover with another cover.
Gently press the cookies together and freeze again for 15-20 minutes. Just admire that delicious caramel oozing out!
FAQs
How to Make Soft Cookies for Ice cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 (3.4 oz) JELLO butterscotch
- 1 ⅛ cups self rising flour
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips optional
- 2 cups half and half
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- drizzle caramel sauce
Instructions
Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg and JELLO butterscotch mix, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the self-rising flour and mix until no flour streaks remain.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
Ice Cream:
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the half and half, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Freeze the mixture overnight or according to your ice cream maker's instructions.
Assembly:
- To assemble the ice cream sandwiches, place ⅛ cup of ice cream on one cookie.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the ice cream.
- Top with another cookie and gently press the cookies together to form a sandwich.
- Freeze the sandwiches for an additional 15-20 minutes before serving.
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Cath says
Great recipe! Keep it up!
Lainey says
Thank you so much for your kind words, Cath! I appreciate it!
Irene L says
Lainey you did it again! Homemade is always best and this taste amazing. The cookies were a little on the crispy side, but it was still really good!