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25+ Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes to Cool You Off on the Hottest Days

Keep these in the freezer for when the temps get too high.

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Brian Woodcock

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The only thing better than eating custard or ice cream right out of the container is eating it wedged between two cookies. Not only do you get all the sweet creamy deliciousness of your favorite ice cream, but you get the bonus crunch of cookies, and the pure genius of turning ice cream into transportable finger food. What could be better?

But skip the store-bought, and make much better treats by making your own! It's much easier than you think, and that way, you get to have the exact kind of cookie and ice cream you want. From mint chocolate chip to Cherry Garcia, when you're making them yourself, the sky is the limit.

This summer, keep you and the family cool without stalking the ice cream truck, thanks to any of these delicious homemade ice cream sandwiches. Little ones will be begging for rainbow sprinkle treats or caramel swirl varieties, and they’ll have no idea that the fruit-infused strawberry banana ice cream sandwich is healthier than most. Don’t limit yourself to just cookies, either—think outside the (ice) box with creative creations like waffle sandwiches, brownie sandwiches, and, most outrageous of all, a homemade doughnut ice cream sandwich. Or, celebrate your favorite ice-cream lover's birthday and go big with an entire chocolate chip cookie cake—because why not? If you want to really go all out, check out our ultimate collection of homemade ice cream recipes for more fun cookie-ice cream flavor combinations.

1

Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches

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Brian Woodcock

These sweet sammys will sprinkle your dessert table with color (and lots of it).

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2

Chewy Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Brian Woodcock

Coconut and chocolate is the ultimate dessert combo, and this recipe is proof.

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3

PB&J Puffed Cereal Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Brian Woodcock

Your childhood favorite—peanut butter and jelly—is summer ready.

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4

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

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Brian Woodcock

Why treat yourself to cookies or ice cream when you can have both?

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5

Cherry-Cinnamon Sugar Pie-wiches

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Brian Woodcock

This recipe is a real winner: It has a great cherry pie taste plus creamy vanilla ice cream.

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6

Brownie Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Jonny Valiant

These homemade brownie sandwiches look—and taste—stunning thanks to the raspberries frozen directly into the ice cream.

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7

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Kana Okada

The unique flavors of snickerdoodles—brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon—add just a hint of spice to your summertime cookie.

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8

Nerd Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Tara Donne

The tartness of Nerds adds a crunchy kick to soft vanilla and bittersweet chocolate chip cookies.

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9

Chewy Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

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These thin, fudgy cookies pair delightfully with every flavor of ice cream. Bonus: They only require five ingredients to make!

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10

Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Dave Lauridsen

Fluffy and elegant, these red velvet sandwiches are the perfect summertime treat.

Get the recipe at Women's Day.

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11

Potato Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Foodie Crush

Satisfy your sweet and salty cravings in one fell swoop. These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies were actually made using crushed potato chips for an extra-crunchy kick. Don't knock it 'til you try it, because we guarantee you'll be sold in one bite.

Get the recipe at Foodie Crush.

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12

Rainbow Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Bloom Designs

If this homemade ice cream sandwich's sprinkle count correlates to its deliciousness level, consider these colorful creations the cream of the crop.

Get the recipe at Bloom Designs.

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13

Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Paper & Stitch

Behold: one of the most boundary-pushing ice cream sandwich combos that takes "go big or go home" to unforeseen heights. Need we say more?

Get the recipe at Paper & Stitch.

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14

Vanilla Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Browned Butter Blondie

If you're not drooling at the sight of these sweets alone, know that they truly pack the best of both worlds—caramel and chocolate chip cookies.

Get the recipe at Browned Butter Blondie.

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15

Strawberry Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Divas Can Cook

Treat your family to a dessert that runs on the healthier side with fresh ingredients like ripe frozen bananas and sweet strawberries.

Get the recipe at Divas Can Cook.

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16

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Love & Olive Oil

No sweet tooth can resist the soft, doughy goodness of these brown sugar ice cream-stuffed desserts. And raw cookie dough aficionados needn't worry—the batter's made without eggs.

Get the recipe at Love & Olive Oil.

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17

Galaxy Ice Cream Sandwiches

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A Bajillian Recipes

These stellar creations may look like they came from a kitchen far, far away, but you can easily whip them up at home for any space-obsessed little ones.

Get the recipe at A Bajillian Recipes.

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18

Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches

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If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

We give you permission to make these sprinkle-filled sandwiches any day of the year, not just summer.

Get the recipe at If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

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Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Feasting on Fruit

A no-churn strawberry ice cream between no-bake chocolate and vanilla cookies might be the easiest summer dessert.

Get the recipe at Feasting on Fruit.

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20

Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Cookies and Cups

This cereal-based sweet treat—filled with the ice cream of your choice—will take you right back to your childhood.

Get the recipe at Cookies and Cups.

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