When temperatures climb, nothing refreshes quite like an ice cream sandwich. Build your own using these mix-and-match cookies and creams, and you’ll be the neighborhood hero this summer.
The Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are our idea of the quintessential classic. Rolling the dough between sheets of parchment and shaping rounds after baking produces perfectly even cookies—ideal for assembling attractive, uniform ice cream sandwiches.
Ginger Cookies
Soft and warmly spiced, these ginger cookies offer a lovely contrast to cool, creamy ice cream. Their tender texture and bold flavor make them a standout choice.
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Light and crisp, lemon shortbread is delightful on its own, but it truly shines paired with strawberry buttermilk or pistachio ice cream. The citrus notes brighten each bite.
Chocolate Cookies
These nostalgic chocolate cookies recall childhood snack breaks. Use them to build an ice cream sandwich that tastes like a homemade version of the treats you once bought from the ice cream truck.
Bonus: Chocolate Shell
Elevate your sandwiches with a glossy chocolate shell. Dip finished sandwiches into this sauce while the ice cream is still cold—the coating hardens on contact and adds a satisfying snap. It’s simple to make and can replace store-bought topping for good.
The Creams
- Brown Sugar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Brown sugar lends depth and a caramel-like warmth to classic vanilla bean, making this ice cream rich, nuanced, and a perfect complement to a variety of cookies.
Deep Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
Velvety and intense, this deep dark chocolate ice cream is for anyone who can never get enough chocolate. It pairs exceptionally well with chocolate and chocolate-chip cookies for a maximalist treat.
Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream
Buttermilk adds a pleasant tang to strawberry ice cream, balancing sweetness and enhancing the berry flavor. It’s a refreshing choice that brightens richer cookie bases.
Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream
Generous amounts of roasted, lightly salted pistachios transform this ice cream into an irresistibly nutty, crunchy experience. It pairs beautifully with lemon shortbread or plain chocolate cookies for contrast.