8 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches That Taste Like Summer Nostalgia
Try an upgraded version of the classic childhood treat!
As a kid, nothing beats a visit from the Good Humor truck. After all, picking out your favorite frozen treat on a sunny summer afternoon is the definition of childhood. Whatever your younger self ordered, there was something so simple yet so satisfying about cold vanilla ice cream stuffed between two spongey chocolate wafers or—better yet—soft chocolate chip cookies. Even Ree Drummond understands the magic of a good ol’ ice cream sandwich: “On a hot summer afternoon, is there anything more blissful than a cool, creamy ice cream sandwich?” In fact, she says it’s one of her husband Ladd’s favorite foods!
While ice cream sandwiches may be a childhood classic, you can easily recreate the magic of this nostalgic dessert at home. From fruity selections to chocolatey delights, these ice cream sandwich recipes feature a creative spin on an old-school staple. Whether you’re craving strawberry shortcake or chocolate peanut butter, there are so many mouthwatering flavors that’ll curb your sweet tooth. Alongside all the cookie variations, you’ll even find fun alternatives like donuts and blondies! Whatever strikes your fancy, these ice cream sandwich ideas are nostalgic, refreshing, and perfect for summertime.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Embrace strawberry season with an ice cream sandwich that’s packed with berry flavor. A mound of strawberry ice cream is sandwiched between two chewy white chocolate chip cookies for the ultimate summer treat.
Blondie Ice Cream Sandwiches
With the flavor of buttery brown sugar cookies, blondies make a delicious base for an ice cream sandwich. To balance out the richness, all this treat needs is a simple scoop of vanilla.
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PB and J Ice Cream Sandwiches
For double the nostalgia, why not turn a classic PB&J into an ice cream sandwich? In this fun take on a childhood staple, peanut butter cookies hold luscious layers of white chocolate raspberry ice cream and raspberry jam.
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Red, White, and Blue Giant Ice Cream Sandwich
Go big or go home, right? If you’re feeding a crowd, this ice cream sandwich (which really functions more as a full-blown cake) won’t leave anyone hungry.
Get Ree’s Red, White, and Blue Giant Ice Cream Sandwich recipe.
Chocolate Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches
Swapping cookies for doughnuts is a genius way to make ice cream sandwiches acceptable for breakfast! With just three ingredients and a handful of steps, this recipe is so easy to make.
July 4th Ice Cream Sandwiches
Want to add ice cream sandwiches to your spread of 4th of July desserts? These ones feature red, white, and blue sprinkles for a patriotic touch. Paired with sugar cookies and vanilla ice cream, the festive flair will really steal the show.
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Chocolate–Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate and peanut butter is a match made in heaven, and this ice cream sandwich is proof! Stuffing peanut butter chocolate chip cookies with chocolate ice cream is just pure decadence.
Get Ree’s Chocolate–Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe.
Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies
These bite-sized treats are almost too cute to eat! To enjoy a mix of chocolaty and fruity flavors, this sandwich pairs chocolate-drizzled shortbread cookies and blackberry chocolate chip ice cream.
Get Ree’s Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies recipe.
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