Ice Cream Sandwiches

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    12 sandwiches

  • Calories

    456 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Ice Cream Sandwiches

These homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches are a refreshing summer treat that will remind you of your childhood. They come together with a handful of ingredients and taste way better than store-bought!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (1½-quart) container vanilla ice cream (3 pints or 6 cups)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (100g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cups unsalted butter softened (283g)
  • cups granulated sugar (250g)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature until soft, about 30 minutes. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spread the softened ice cream into the pan in an even layer and freeze until solid.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a large 18x13-inch baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until evenly incorporated. Beat in the vanilla.
  5. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the bowl once during mixing. Using an offset spatula, spread batter into the prepared pan in an even layer.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the top appears dry, and sides start to pull from the pan. Poke the top with fork tines, if desired. Let cool slightly in the pan. Run a knife or a small offset spatula around the edges of the cookie. Transfer the cookie with the parchment paper to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Transfer the cookie onto a cutting board and remove the parchment paper. Cut the cookie widthwise in half, creating two 9x13-inch slabs. Sandwich the ice cream slab between the cookie slabs, trimming the sides as needed to fit evenly. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 4 hours or up to overnight. Cut into 12 sandwiches using a warm serrated knife when ready to serve.

Notes

  • I highly recommend using a warmed serrated knife to saw through the top cookie gently. The serrated blade helps cut through the cookie layer without causing them to crumble and prevents the ice cream from being pushed out.
  • The longer you can let the assembled sandwiches freeze, the easier it is to cut.
  • You can customize the ice cream filled sandwiches by pressing sprinkles, chocolate chips, or sanding sugar, crushed Oreo cookies, or nuts onto the edges.
  • When preparing the ice cream layer to freeze, be mindful of how long it takes to soften your ice cream. You want the ice cream to be soft, not melted. More expensive ice cream will take less time to soften, and the temperature of your kitchen also plays a role. Set an alarm if you need to remember the ice cream on the counter, as refreezing melted ice cream will give it an undesirable grainy, dense texture.
  • I suggest using store-bought ice cream as homemade no-churn ice cream tends to be softer and won’t hold up as well between the cookie layers.
  • Don’t rush cooling the cookie layer. You want the cookie layer to be fully cooled, as the slab of ice cream will melt if the layers are still warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 456kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 184mg (8%) Potassium 271mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 914IU (18%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 456kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 184mg 8%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 914IU 18%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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