Description
These homemade Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, also known as Chipwiches, feature soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies sandwiching creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a delightful dessert or summertime treat, these sandwiches combine the comforting flavors of classic chocolate chip cookies with refreshing ice cream, finished with a roll in mini chocolate chips for extra texture and chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for rolling)
Assembly
- Vanilla ice cream (homemade or store-bought), enough for 12 sandwiches
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Then add the large egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until everything is combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the cookie dough into evenly sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly press each dough ball down to form flat discs, which help the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to set the texture.
- Chill Cookies: Place the cooled cookies in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up, which will make assembling the sandwiches easier.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Take one chilled cookie and place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Gently press another cookie on top to form a sandwich.
- Roll in Chocolate Chips: Roll the edges of the assembled sandwich in extra mini chocolate chips to coat the ice cream edges, adding extra flavor and texture.
- Serve or Freeze: Serve immediately for a soft ice cream treat or place the assembled sandwiches back into the freezer to firm up further before serving.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for even sized cookies to ensure consistent baking.
- Vanilla ice cream can be homemade or store-bought, depending on your preference.
- If leaving sandwiches in the freezer, wrap them individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper to prevent ice crystals.
- Feel free to substitute mini chocolate chips with other small mix-ins like mini white chocolate chips or toffee bits for variety.
