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Pumpkin Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 20 -24 ice cream sandwiches
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) 1 (15-ounce) can solid pack pumpkin (not pie filling)
  • 1 1 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 2 large eggs
  • 1 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 3 ¾ 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice see note for a homemade version
  • ½ ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ to 1 ½ to 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Quart of good-quality vanilla ice cream may not use it all

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, butter, granulated and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer (or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer) on medium speed until well blended. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the flour mixture until combined.
  5. Drop the cookie batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto lined (with silpat or parchment) baking sheets. Bake 14-15 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and press down on them while they are still hot with a flat-bottomed glass until they are about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely and repeat with the remaining dough.
  6. Once the cookies have cooled completely, place the mini chocolate chips in a shallow dish or bowl. Place a heaping spoonful (about 3 tablespoons or so) of ice cream on the bottom of a cookie. Press the flat side of another cookie into the ice cream. Quickly, so the ice cream doesn't melt too much, roll the edge of the ice cream sandwich in the mini chocolate chips (this is messy and if the chocolate chips are falling off, try pressing them into the sides with your fingers). Immediately place in the freezer while you proceed with the remaining cookies and ice cream.
  7. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours or overnight. If desired, wrap each cookie in plastic wrap for longer storage.

Notes

  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, use the following combination: 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves. Mix together and you have 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
  • Pumpkin Puree: the original recipe called for roasting the pumpkin puree (spreading it out on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet) for 20 minutes. I wanted to simplify so I left out that step but if you are looking for a more concentrated pumpkin flavor and have the time, go ahead and roast it and then let it cool before proceeding with the recipe.
  • Halving the Recipe: also, it probably goes without saying but this recipe is easily halved.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Ice Cream Sandwich Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 233mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 34g (68%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20-24 ice cream sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Ice Cream Sandwich
Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 233mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 34g 68%

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