Vanilla Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches
Indulge in the ultimate summer treat with these Vanilla Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches. Made with soft, homemade chocolate chip cookies and rich vanilla ice cream swirled with luscious caramel sauce, these sandwiches are perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to casual afternoons at home. Their delightful blend of flavors and textures will satisfy both kids and adults alike, making them a memorable dessert choice. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can add your favorite toppings or mix-ins for a personal touch. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 ice cream sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fine bakers sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups plus 3 TBSP all purpose flour
- 1 heaping cup chocolate chips (semisweet or bittersweet)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup plus 2 TBSP granulate sugar
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 TBSP vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter for caramel sauce
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar for caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature) for caramel sauce
- 2 tsp vanilla extract for caramel sauce
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt for caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, salt, and flour; gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips; scoop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare vanilla ice cream by heating milk, sugar, and salt; stir in cream and vanilla, then chill before churning.
- Make caramel sauce by melting butter, then stirring in brown sugar and cream until smooth; add vanilla extract.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing ice cream between two cookies and drizzling with caramel sauce; freeze for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg