Amanda Prahl
Bored with the same old chocolate-and-vanilla ice cream sandwiches? Have we got some recipes for you!
Ice cream sandwiches are a summer staple, but there’s no need to repeat the same wafer cookie and vanilla ice cream combo that you find in every grocery store’s frozen aisle. If you’re ready to jazz up your routine a bit, try one of these unique and flavorful ice cream sandwich recipes! With freshly-made cookies along with delicious, homemade ice cream, you can put together gourmet ice cream sandwiches at home that will satisfy your sweet tooth with a whole variety of new flavors.
Table of Contents
- Black Forest Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Malted Milk Cookies ‘n’ Cream Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Ginger Cookie and Nutmeg Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Cookie Butter Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Vegan Chai Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Rhubarb Ice Cream Sandwiches
Black Forest Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you love Black Forest cake but don’t feel like the hassle of assembling the multi-step dessert, these ice cream sandwiches are for you! It’s a rich and flavorful take on the classic brownie ice cream sandwich, but with a delicious cherry twist. Fudgy, sturdy brownies sandwich a no-churn cherry ice cream packed with pieces of real, fresh cherries for a creamy, cool take on the classic black forest cake flavors.
Get the Recipe: Blue Bowl Recipes
Malted Milk Cookies ‘n’ Cream Ice Cream Sandwiches
These creative and chocolatey ice cream sandwiches are a delicious combination of two classic childhood faves: malted milk and cookies-‘n’-cream. A crispy, chewy chocolate cookie forms the base, but the real star is the ice cream: a malted milk base packed with chunks of Oreos in a no-churn, creamy ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Sandwiches
Is there a more classic combination than peanut butter and chocolate? Try this recipe that tastes like an inverted peanut butter cup, but in ice cream sandwich form. Chewy peanut butter cookies form the outside of the sandwich, while a classic, creamy, custard-based chocolate ice cream sits in the middle, along with crunchy salted peanuts.
Get the Recipe: Handle the Heat
Ginger Cookie and Nutmeg Ice Cream Sandwiches
Get a little sophisticated with these subtly spiced flavors instead of classic chocolate and vanilla variations! The ice cream is a light and creamy nutmeg flavor, just spiced enough without being overpowering, while the cookies are deliciously chewy and crackly ginger cookies with a sprinkling of sugar on top for even more texture. They’re the perfect ice cream sandwiches to take you through summer and into the almost-fall months!
Get the Recipe: The View from Great Island
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
Usually, we’re given a choice between oatmeal cookies and chocolate chip cookies, but what if you didn’t have to choose? These sweet and chewy ice cream sandwiches combine a delicious brown sugar oatmeal cookie (made with chocolate chips instead of the usual raisins) with a homemade chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream for a decadent combination that’s perfect for cookie lovers anytime!
Get the Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Cookie Butter Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Combine the gooey goodness of brownies with the decadence of a cookie butter ice cream! The outside of these sweet ice cream sandwiches are thin and chewy cookies that are halfway between a brownie and a cookie texture. Then, they’re filled with a delicious ice cream that uses both cookie butter and cookie bits in the recipe for extra texture and flavor.
Get the Recipe: Handle the Heat
Vegan Chai Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches
Tender, crackly ginger cookies pair perfectly with a homemade chai ice cream in this creative, warmly spiced ice cream sandwich tailor-made for anyone who’s looking to go beyond the usual chocolate and vanilla pairings. Both the cookies and the ice cream are vegan (the ice cream uses cashews as a base rather than dairy products), making them a great fit for anyone who wants a creamy treat without the dairy.
Get the Recipe: Minimalist Baker
Rhubarb Ice Cream Sandwiches
Rhubarb might not be an ingredient you think of when you picture an ice cream sandwich, but it’s that surprising choice that elevates this slightly unusual recipe. Crispy chocolate hazelnut wafer cookies sandwich a no-churn ice cream made with a delicious and flavorful strawberry rhubarb swirl for an unexpected but tasty treat.
Get the Recipe: Green Kitchen Stories
Want to skip the sandwich and just make some delicious ice cream at home? Don’t miss our roundup of the best gourmet ice cream recipes you can make yourself! Plus, a top-notch ice cream machine is key to getting the texture just right—take a look at our ice cream machine recommendations before you shop.
