Our fudgy cookies paired with creamy strawberry ice cream create the ultimate brownie ice-cream sandwich, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
The rich, chewy brownies perfectly complement the creamy, cold strawberry ice cream.
Not only can you customize with your favorite ice cream flavor, but having a batch stashed in the freezer ensures you’re always ready for a delightful treat.
Servings: 9
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Cooking spray
- medium bowl
- Whisk
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon
- Baking sheet for freezing
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1⅓ cups dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butter room temperature
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 4½ cups strawberry ice cream slightly softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare baking sheets by coating them with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until they are well mixed. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval until fully melted. Mix in the butter until the mixture is smooth.
- Using a mixer on medium-high speed, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes thick, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, then slowly mix in the reserved flour mixture until everything is well combined, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheets by the tablespoon, making 18 cookies total. Ensure each cookie is about 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough drop into 2¾-inch rounds.
- Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or until the tops are cracked and the centers are slightly soft. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Once the cookies are cool, spread ice cream evenly over the flat side of 9 cookies. Place the remaining 9 cookies on top, flat side down, pressing gently together and smoothing the sides with the back of a spoon.
- Transfer the ice cream sandwiches to a baking sheet and freeze them until they are set, which should take about 1 hour.
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Tips & Tricks
- Melting Chocolate Chips: Melt the chocolate chips in short intervals to avoid burning. Stir well after each interval for a smooth consistency.
- Cookie Size and Shape: Use a spoon to drop the batter and then flatten it to ensure even-sized cookies, which makes for better sandwiches.
- Cooling Cookies: Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before adding the ice cream to prevent it from melting too quickly.
- Spreading Ice Cream: Slightly soften the ice cream before spreading it on the cookies for easier handling and a smoother finish.
- Freezing the Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet in the freezer to ensure they set evenly and maintain their shape.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with different ice cream flavors to find your favorite combination, such as mint chocolate chip or vanilla bean.
