Friday, July 4, 2014

THE BEST AND EASIEST COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH YOU WILL EVER EAT!





I know you think this claim might be a tad far fetched... THE BEST AND EASIEST COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH YOU WILL EVER EAT!

But, by the end of this post I bet I'll have you convinced!

I think most people love cookies and ice cream... and here's a way to put them together for a treat that is simply scrumptious...




Now, I have a very definite opinion on cookies and ice cream... there must be the perfect ice cream to cookie ratio! Too little ice cream and you just have a cookie... too much ice cream and that's what you end up with... well, ice cream!

But when the ratio is perfect.... YUM!


I'll show you how I put my favorite Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich together and you can use your favorite cookie, favorite ice cream and favorite add-ins! You are sure to end up with the best cookie ice cream sandwich you will ever eat!


And here's the "easiest" part... use a great store bought gourmet cookie! I put 8 wonderful cookie ice cream sandwiches together in under 10 minutes! What could be easier?


STONEGABLE COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Store bought soft gourmet cookies (mine are chocolate chunk from Costco)
Half gallon of  ice cream ( I used vanilla to go with my add-in)
Add-in ( Fresh raspberries in season for me!)



Put softened ice cream into a large bowl and add the add-ins.









Mix the ice cream and add-in together.    I froze the raspberries in a single layer on a baking sheet so they would not be crushed when I mixed them into the ice cream. Worked like a charm!









Add a big dollop of the ice cream mixture to the underside of a soft cookie.







Top the ice cream with another cookie.

Using gentle and even pressure on the cookie squeeze the two cookies together until the ice cream reaches the edges of the cookie.

I like my cookies to have about an inch of ice cream in the middle! Remember that ratio thing?











Freeze the cookie ice cream sandwiches until the are hard and serve!



Delicious!






Here are a few yummy cookie ice cream sandwich options...

*chocolate cookies with Mint chocolate chip ice cream (don't mess with perfection... no add-ins needed)

*chocolate chip cookies with coffee ice cream and crushed chocolate covered coffee beans

*molasses cookies with butter run ice cream and a layer of caramel sauce

*sugar cookies with black raspberry ice cream and fresh blackberries

* brownie cookie with cookie dough ice cream and the edges rolled in pecans

*oatmeal raisin cookies with praline cream ice cream and crushed toffee

* peanut butter cookies with chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream and a layer of chocolate fudge sauce

*snickerdoodles with vanilla caramel ice cream and chocolate chips




Let's put on our culinary thinking caps... what would be your favorite Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich?




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Happy Independence Day!!!





14 comments:

  1. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJuly 4, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Looks great...love the combination of chocolate and raspberry too....have a fabulous 4th Yvonne!!!...We are celebrating in many ways!

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  2. UnknownJuly 4, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    I love this Yvonne! When I make ice cream cookie sandwiches I have always used the break and bake cookies and then added just plain ice cream once the cookies cooled. I never thought to soften the ice cream and add anything or use already made cookies from the store. I was looking for a dessert idea for today and something I could make with my girls and these look perfect! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderfully simple and delicious recipe, I am making mine like this from now on. Wishing you and your family a very happy July 4th!!!

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  3. UnknownJuly 4, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    You're so right about the ratio!! What a great idea to use those soft store-bought cookies. I usually bake mine. This would be so much easier!!

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  4. suzieQJuly 4, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Yvonne, I am sure you and I could be best friends for life because this post demonstrates that you are a clear thinking, creative woman who has all her priorities straight.Cookie to ice cream ratio: check. Additions to a good dessert to make it even better: check. Sharing with readers: check.
    So, I am coming down, will move into a house near you or if that isn't possible, would you consider adoption?
    Enjoy your holiday!

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableJuly 4, 2014 at 10:48 AM

      You gave me a good giggle for the day! Happy 4th... bestie!

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  5. Judy BiggerstaffJuly 4, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    I could eat one right now.

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  6. The enchanted homeJuly 4, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    WOW you sure know how to make someone crave something sweet!! What a good idea to add the raspberries, yum! Happy July 4th to you.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 4, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    They look delicious. Rainy here on and off all day.
    Have to remember these for the next time we have
    the kids come over. Last time we had them over
    for dinner we had brownies with mint chocolate
    chip ice cream. Found out that two of the guests
    didn't care for mint chocolate ice cream. They both
    did enjoy the brownies with some whipped cream.

    Denise

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  8. Chubby ChiequeJuly 4, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    I sure do my rendition of yours, dear Yvonne.

    Lil Missy (my daugheter) and I made our own Choco vanilla ice cream and I had bake my on cookies. I can't wait tomorrow or Sunday's tea time....

    Check and visit the simplicity Stockholm.

    Happy 4th of July and a blessed weekend to come.

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  9. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJuly 4, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    OMG, Vanilla ice cream with RASPBERRIES!!!!!!!!!!???????????? THAT, to me is perfection. I have to go get some cookies....like NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJuly 4, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Hope you had a great 4th...or are you celebrating tomorrow????

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  11. DawnJuly 5, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Im going to give these a try. I have ice cream left from our graduation party as wells as toppings that I think I will use around the cookie edge. Pinning!

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  12. BonnieJuly 5, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    So inviting on a warm day. I love adding fresh raspberries and thanks for the permission to use bought cookies.
    Glad to know Costco cookies are topnotch.

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  13. Just JudyJuly 6, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    Love these ideas...especially the one with chocolate chip cookie and coffee ice cream!

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