Cookie Monster Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
These Cookie Monster Ice Cream Sandwiches combine homemade vanilla ice cream swirled with crunchy crushed Oreos and chocolate chip cookies, all sandwiched between soft chewy chocolate chip cookies. A delightful treat that is creamy, crunchy, and perfect for summer indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (churning time in ice cream maker)
- Total Time: 4 hours (includes freezing time)
- Yield: 12 ice cream sandwiches
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 10 Oreos, crushed
- 10 crunchy chocolate chip cookies, crushed (regular Chips Ahoy recommended)
Assembly
- 24 soft chocolate chip cookies (chewy Chips Ahoy recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the whole milk and sugar for about 3 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the prepared mixture into the ice cream maker (make sure it's pre-frozen for at least 24 hours). Allow the machine to run according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Add Crushed Cookies: About 3 minutes before the ice cream is done churning, add nearly all of the crushed Oreos and crunchy chocolate chip cookies. Reserve a small handful of the crushed cookies for topping later.
- Freeze Ice Cream: Transfer the churned ice cream into a 9x13-inch pan. Sprinkle the remaining crushed cookies on top, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for a few hours until fully hardened.
- Cut Ice Cream Rounds: Use a round cookie cutter approximately the same size as the soft chocolate chip cookies to cut circular portions of the set ice cream from the pan.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Sandwich each ice cream round between two soft chocolate chip cookies.
- Final Freeze and Serve: Return the assembled ice cream sandwiches to the freezer until ready to serve. Before enjoying, let the sandwiches sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly for optimal texture.
Notes
- Ensure the ice cream maker bowl is frozen for at least 24 hours before use to achieve the best texture.
- You can substitute crunchy chocolate chip cookies for any preferred brand, but maintaining crunchiness enhances texture.
- Letting the sandwiches soften for a few minutes before eating improves the creaminess and bite.
- Store the sandwiches in an airtight container in the freezer to avoid ice crystals forming.