Ice cream sandwiches
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
For the filling:
- Your choice of ice cream slightly softened
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
Chill the Dough:
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Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours or until it's firm. Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
Bake the Cookies:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop out portions of dough (about 1-2 tablespoons each) and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to allow for spreading.
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Flatten each dough ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
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Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden around the edges.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assemble the Ice Cream Sandwiches:
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Once the cookies have cooled completely, take a scoop of slightly softened ice cream and place it onto the flat side of one cookie.
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Gently press another cookie, flat side down, onto the ice cream to create a sandwich.
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If desired, roll the sides of the ice cream in sprinkles, chocolate chips, or crushed nuts to add some extra flavor and texture.
Freeze and Serve:
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Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the freezer for at least 1-2 hours or until the ice cream is firm again.
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Once the sandwiches are fully frozen, you can wrap them individually in plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to serve.
