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Why Make This Recipe
Ice Cream Cookies are a fun and tasty treat perfect for hot days. They combine soft, warm cookies with cold, creamy ice cream to create a delicious dessert. You can mix and match flavors to suit your taste, making each batch unique. It’s a great way to cool off and enjoy time with family and friends.
How to Make Ice Cream Cookies
Ingredients:
- Cookies (your choice, chocolate chip or sugar cookies)
- Ice cream (flavor of your choice)
Directions:
- Bake your cookies according to your recipe and let them cool completely.
- Take a scoop of ice cream and place it between two cookies, pressing gently to form a sandwich.
- Enjoy immediately or freeze for later.
How to Serve Ice Cream Cookies
You can serve Ice Cream Cookies right away for a fun treat. They’re perfect for parties, picnics, or just a cozy night at home. If you want to impress guests, you can serve them on a plate with some colorful sprinkles or a drizzle of chocolate sauce!
How to Store Ice Cream Cookies
To store Ice Cream Cookies, wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap or put them in an airtight container. If you freeze them, they can last for up to a week. Just make sure to let them sit out for a few minutes before eating so the ice cream isn’t too hard!
Tips to Make Ice Cream Cookies
- Use your favorite cookie recipe for the best results!
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding ice cream; this keeps the ice cream from melting too quickly.
- You can also roll the edges in sprinkles or nuts for added texture and fun.
Variation
Feel free to switch up the types of cookies and ice cream flavors. Try using brownie cookies with mint chocolate chip ice cream or sugar cookies with strawberry ice cream for a new twist!
FAQs
Q: Can I use store-bought cookies?
A: Yes! Store-bought cookies work great and save you time.
Q: How do I prevent the ice cream from melting too fast?
A: Use cookies that are room temperature, and freeze the sandwiches for a bit before serving.
Q: What are some good ice cream flavors to use?
A: Classic choices like vanilla, chocolate, and cookie dough are always crowd-pleasers, but feel free to get creative!
Ice Cream Cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes (if baking cookies)
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Yield: 6-8 cookie sandwiches
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake (if using pre-made cookies)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Ice Cream Cookies are a fun and tasty treat perfect for hot days. They combine soft, warm cookies with cold, creamy ice cream to create a delicious dessert that can be customized with your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
- Cookies (homemade or store-bought, chocolate chip or sugar cookies)
- Ice cream (flavor of your choice)
- Optional toppings: sprinkles, nuts, chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Bake your cookies according to your recipe and let them cool completely.
- Take a scoop of ice cream and place it between two cookies, pressing gently to form a sandwich.
- Enjoy immediately or freeze for later.
- Optional: Roll edges in sprinkles or nuts for added texture.
Notes
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding ice cream to prevent melting.
- Store by wrapping each sandwich in plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
- Frozen sandwiches can last up to a week.
- Allow to sit for a few minutes before eating if frozen solid.
- Store-bought cookies work great and save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: ice cream cookies, cookie sandwiches, frozen dessert, summer treats, kid-friendly dessert, easy dessert