Description
Rich and indulgent, these Peanut Butter Cookie & Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches combine soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with creamy homemade chocolate ice cream for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, and sugar until warm and fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, then slowly temper with the warm chocolate mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Stir in heavy cream. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and flatten with a fork. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden. Let cookies cool completely.
- Allow chocolate ice cream to soften slightly. Scoop and spread onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie and press gently.
- Smooth edges if desired, then freeze sandwiches until firm before serving.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture in cookies.
- Roll sandwich edges in mini M&Ms, crushed peanuts, or chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Store sandwiches individually wrapped for better freezer protection.
- Let sit at room temperature for 3–5 minutes before eating to soften slightly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking & Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg