Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Vanilla Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches, a perfect summer treat that combines two homemade soft chocolate chip cookies with creamy vanilla ice cream swirled with luscious caramel. This dessert is not only easy to make but also highly customizable, allowing you to play with flavors and toppings to suit any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy movie nights. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors that kids and adults alike will love. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this decadent yet simple recipe that’s sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 heaping cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter for caramel
- 1 cup light brown sugar for caramel
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream for caramel
- 2 tsp vanilla extract for caramel
- pinch of kosher salt for ice cream
- 1 1/2 TBSP vanilla extract for ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
- For the ice cream base, heat milk, sugar, and salt until dissolved; stir in heavy cream and vanilla.
- Make caramel by melting butter in a saucepan, adding brown sugar until bubbling; stir in heavy cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, scoop ice cream on one cookie half, drizzle with caramel sauce, top with another cookie half, and freeze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (110g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg