Classic ice cream sandwiches made with soft chocolate cookies and creamy vanilla ice cream, perfect for a refreshing treat on a hot day.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:2 hours
Yield:12 sandwiches 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
1/2cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2gallon vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide dough into two portions. Roll out each portion between two sheets of parchment paper to about ¼-inch thickness. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Cut dough into rectangles, approximately 3×2 inches, and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies are set but still soft.
Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
Spread softened vanilla ice cream onto one cookie, then place another cookie on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the vanilla ice cream with other flavors like chocolate, strawberry, or mint chocolate chip.
Cookies can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
For neater sandwiches, trim the ice cream edges after assembling.