Dessert

Ice Cream Sandwich

A timeless ice cream sandwich made with chewy cookies hugging a thick layer of soft ice cream. The contrast of crispy, warm cookies with cold, creamy ice cream is pure comfort, and it comes together faster than you'd think.

333cal per serving 4gprotein 44gcarbs 16gfat 30min prep 10min cook 12serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this

Members

Create a free account to see the full recipe

Free members get the full ingredients, step-by-step method and the ability to save favorites.

Start free Log in

Ice Cream Sandwich — common questions

Can I make ice cream sandwiches ahead?

Yes. Bake the cookies up to 3 days ahead and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Assemble and freeze the sandwiches up to 2 weeks before serving.

What ice cream flavor works best?

Vanilla is classic and traditional, but chocolate, strawberry, mint, or salted caramel all work beautifully. Use whatever your family loves.

What's the biggest mistake when making ice cream sandwiches?

Letting the ice cream get too soft, making it impossible to hold a neat shape between the cookies. Keep it in the freezer until the last moment, and work quickly; softening it for just 5 minutes at room temperature is enough.

Can I use store-bought cookies instead?

Yes, though homemade cookies have better texture. If using store-bought, choose soft, chewy varieties like Milanos or homestyle chocolate chips cookies; crispy wafers won't have the same appeal.

How do I keep them from melting while eating?

Keep them frozen until serving, wrap in parchment or wax paper (not plastic), and eat quickly. Serve them straight from the freezer rather than letting them sit at room temperature.

Can I freeze the assembled sandwiches for later?

Absolutely. Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag; they'll keep for up to 2 weeks. No need to thaw before eating.