Creamy vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies to create the ultimate homemade cookie ice cream sandwiches the whole family will love.

Two cookie ice cream sandwiches made with chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream.

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Nothing beats an ice cream cookie sandwich on a hot summer day. The combination of cold, creamy ice cream and soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies feels like the ultimate frozen treat, especially when you need something refreshing to cool off.

These ice cream cookie sandwiches taste like a homemade version of the classic Chipwich you’d grab from the ice cream truck but even better. You can even customize the recipe and make sugar cookie ice cream sandwiches if you like!

Ingredient Notes

Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches ingredients including chocolate chip cookies, mini chocolate chips and vanilla ice cream on the counter.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Chocolate chip cookies: Use store-bought or a homemade cookie recipe. For the best texture, choose thinner, soft and chewy cookies so they don’t get too hard frozen.
  • Ice cream: I used vanilla ice cream, but any ice cream flavor or brand you love works well. You can even use homemade vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.
  • Chocolate chips: Mini chocolate chips stick to the edges best. You can also roll the sandwiches in chopped nuts or colorful sprinkles for variety.
  1. Prep: Grab your favorite store-bought cookies, or bake a batch and cool completely. Set the ice cream out for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for easy scooping.
  2. Assemble. Place a scoop of ice cream onto flat side of one cooled cookie, then gently press a second cookie on top to create the sandwich.
  3. Roll in chocolate chips. Pour your toppings into a shallow dish and roll the sides of each sandwich to coat.
  4. Serve or freeze. You can serve the homemade ice cream sandwiches right away for a softer, melty dessert, or place them on a lined baking sheet and freeze a few hours.

Recipe Tips

For the best homemade cookie ice cream sandwiches, follow these tips!

  • For a smooth, clean look, use a butter knife to even out the edges of the ice cream after assembling.
  • Press the cookies together very gently—just enough to spread the ice cream to the edges without breaking the cookies.
  • Want an easy shortcut? Instead of scooping, cut a pint of ice cream into thick slabs right inside the carton. Use a large knife to slice crosswise through the container, then peel away the cardboard and place the slab between cookies.
  • If you prefer a softer texture, let the chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Cookie ice cream sandwiches stacked on top of each other on the counter.

More ice cream recipes to try include ice cream sandwich cake, ice cream pie and easy chocolate ice cream.

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Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches with chocolate chips.

Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

5 from 1 vote
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cookie ice cream sandwiches are made with a creamy, thick layer of vanilla ice cream between two soft chocolate chip cookies then rolled in mini chocolate chips or sprinkles.
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Ingredients 

  • 24 chocolate chip cookies , homemade or store bought
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream , or your favorite flavor
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips, nuts or rainbow sprinkles , optional

Instructions

  • Prep: Make cookies if needed and cool completely. Slightly soften ice cream by setting at room temperature for 10 minutes and place toppings in shallow dish.
  • Assemble cookie sandwiches: Lay one cookie on the counter with flat side up and place about 1/3 cup ice cream on top. Place another cookie flat side down on top of the ice cream. Gently press the sandwich together just so the ice cream spreads to edges.
  • Roll in toppings: Immediately roll the ice cream sandwich in desired toppings.
  • Freeze: While you can serve these right away (albeit a bit messy), I prefer to wrap them and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours to firm.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

  • You can also use 4 cups homemade vanilla ice cream.
  • Halve the recipe and use a pint of ice cream instead.
  • Swap chocolate chip cookies for sugar cookies and make a sugar cookie ice cream sandwich instead.
  • To store: Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and store at the back of the the freezer in a freezer safe bag or bin up to 3 months. 

FAQs

Can I use store bought cookie dough?

Yes, if there is a brand of soft, chewy cookie dough you love, by all means bake, cool and use! I love using my homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe as I know they stay soft due to the brown sugar and cornstarch in them.

How to store cookie ice cream sandwiches?

Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until firm. Then wrap each individual sandwich in plastic wrap or parchment paper and store in a freezer container or Ziploc bag.

How long can they be stored in the freezer?

For best taste, I love to consume these within 2 weeks, although if stored properly at the back of the freezer they will stay good up to 3 months.