Valentina's Corner
Learn how to make the a homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich! Creamy and flavorful vanilla ice cream smothered in between two soft and chewy homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies, the BEST summertime dessert recipe.
There is nothing better than a delicious sweet treat like this chipwich, or our no bake Cream Cheese Fruit Dip and the Coconut Ice Cream Balls.
ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICH RECIPE-
This delicious treat is so easy to make and is such a fun treat for everyone to enjoy! From the delicious vanilla ice cream to the homemade soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, this dessert is so good and easy to make. We love making this during the summer time to enjoy a cold dessert during the hot summer days.
What is a chipwich? A chipwich is an ice cream sandwich made of ice cream in between two chocolate chips and then rolled in chocolate chips. The perfect dessert that the whole family will love!
INGREDIENTS-
All you need is just a few ingredients and you can have this chipwich ready in no time!
- Cookies– For this sandwich you want to use chocolate chip cookies. We use our homemade cookie recipe and make 12-14 larger cookies, or make smaller cookies and smaller sandwiches. You can also use store-bought cookie dough or premade cookies.
- Ice Cream– Vanilla ice cream such as french vanilla, classic vanilla, or vanilla bean ice cream will all work.
- Chocolate Chips– For the best results, use mini chocolate chips. But you can use any chocolate chips you have on hand or even sprinkles!
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CHIPWICH-
These cookie ice cream sandwiches are so easy to make and such a fun treat!
- Cookies– Prepare the chocolate chip cookies according to package instructions. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool completely. Then freeze the cookies for about 10-15 minutes.
- Assemble– Lay half of the cookies upside down and scoop about 1-2 scoops of ice cream onto the cookie and then top with another cookie and push down to create a sandwich.
- Roll into Morsels– Add the chocolate chip morsels to a bowl and roll the cookie sandwich in the chocolate chips, allowing the morsels to stick to the morsels.
- Freeze– Freeze the cookie sandwiches until the ice cream freezes again and until you are ready to serve.
ICE CREAM SANDWICH VARIATIONS-
There are several different ways to change up this classic chipwich recipe! Here are some variations of this sandwich we love to make:
- Birthday Cake Sandwiches– Use sugar cookies and sprinkles instead of chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chips!
- Double Chocolate– Use chocolate cookies with chocolate ice cream, if you really love chocolate.
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies– You can switch out the vanilla ice cream for mint chocolate chip ice cream.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies– Use our Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookies instead of the classic cookies.
- Different Ice Cream Flavors– You can also switch up the flavors by changing up the ice cream flavors!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
You want to wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and then add all of them to a freezer safe plastic bag and freeze.
If stored properly, these ice cream sandwiches can be in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
This helps the cookie to stay firm and not crumble when assembling the sandwich.
You can scoop and shape the ice cream and add it to parchment paper and freeze again until firm. Then quickly assemble the sandwiches.
OTHER COOKIE RECIPES-
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Ingredients
- 12 chocolate chip cookies
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 8 oz chocolate chips or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate chip cookies according to package instructions. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool completely.
- Then freeze the cookies for about 10-15 minutes.
- Lay half of the cookies upside down and scoop about 1-2 scoops of ice cream onto the cookie.
- Top with another cookie and push down to create a sandwich.
- Add the chocolate chip morsels to a bowl and roll the cookie sandwich in the chocolate chips, allowing the morsels to stick to the morsels.
- Freeze the cookie sandwiches until the ice cream freezes again and until you are ready to serve.