Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
9 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
335 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies
Description
Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies blend smooth cocoa powder and a mix of sugars to develop a soft yet sturdy cookie base. The preparation starts with creaming butter and sugars until fluffy, then incorporating eggs and vanilla, followed by gradual addition of dry ingredients including cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Baking the cookies just under the typical time ensures they remain tender and pliable, which is key for forming ice cream sandwiches without crumbly edges. The dough is portioned generously and flattened to produce cookies wide enough to hold ice cream comfortably.
The resultant cookies combine a rich chocolate flavor with a tender bite that contrasts well with creamy ice cream fillings. This recipe is designed to create a balance between structure and softness, which makes the cookie a suitable container without overpowering the ice cream.
These cookies are best used once fully cooled, allowing you to assemble ice cream sandwiches that hold together well in the freezer. Their texture and flavor profile fit nicely as a handheld dessert, whether for casual family treats or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients, making sure that the cocoa isn't lumpy and is well mixed in.
- In your mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until it's wonderfully light-colored and fluffy.
- Then add in your eggs, one at time, beating them in completely and toss in the vanilla as well.
- When the vanilla has been mixed in, slowly add in the dry mixture little by little, until it has all been added and mixed in.
- Drop by large rounded tablespoonful onto ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheets. Flatten the cookies slightly to make sure we get wide enough cookies for ice cream sandwiches!
- Bake in the 350 degree oven that you have preheated, of course, for 9-10 minutes. Remember that the key to wonderful cookies is just underbaking them by a minute or so and this is especially important with these cookies as the cocoa can dry things out.
- Leave them for a minute or two on the cookie sheet, then transfer to a baking rack and cool completely. These are a soft, chewy cocoa cookie that are perfect for this purpose.
- Take one, spread the ice cream of your choice on the bottom then find a mate and sandwich them together.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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