Turn Store-Bought Cookies into Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches

These aren't your typical ice cream sandwiches. Upgrade store-bought cookies by decking them out with delicious ice cream pairings.

How to Make Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Gourmet  Ice Cream Sandwiches

Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches

Photo by: Adam Ford

Adam Ford

Start by tossing a box of store-bought cookies into the freezer for a few hours to prevent them from breaking during sandwich construction.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Sandwich a scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies and press down gently. Then, coat half of the treat in chocolate shell dip for a special gourmet touch. Freeze before serving.

Peanut Butter + Chocolate

Put a scoop of chocolate ice cream between two peanut butter cookies. Fill the edges with peanut butter chocolate candies and freeze before serving.

Mint Chocolate Chip

Sandwich mint chocolate chip ice cream between two chocolate cookies for a classic take on this refreshing frozen treat. Make sure to freeze before serving.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich

Photo by: Adam Ford

Adam Ford

Strawberry Cheesecake

Use strawberry cheesecake ice cream to create a decadent sugar cookie sandwich. Roll the edges in graham cracker crumbs for a finishing touch, then freeze before serving.

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