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Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches Dipped in Chocolate

by Laura Fuentes

August 4, 2016
updated Jul 6, 2023
4.89 from 26 votes
These homemade ice cream sandwiches are the perfect treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. 
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These mini ice cream sandwiches are a delicious way to cool off and treat yourself to something yummy when temperatures are hot, and the kids are home.

I use shortbread cookies and french vanilla ice cream for this recipe, but you can treat it like a blueprint and use your family’s favorite cookies and ice cream flavor.

Assembling these frozen treats are also a fun activity for bored kids, and the finished product is a sweet reward.

Mini Ice cream sandwich being dipped in chocolate

Homemade Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Creamy ice cream nestled between chewy cookies and chocolate spread makes these homemade ice cream sandwiches the perfect treat to enjoy on a hot summer day.

Dipping them in melted chocolate is optional, but it does add a nice touch and gives you the option to roll the sandwiches in rainbow sprinkles or chopped candy. Another plus for the kids.

What Do You Need to Make Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Try this recipe with the ingredients listed below, or create a customized ice cream sandwich cookie with your favorite variety of cookies and ice cream. 

  • shortbread cookies: use homemade or packaged cookies of any kind. 
  • chocolate hazelnut spread: helps hold the sandwich together. Swap this out for peanut butter or caramel spread. 
  • ice cream: ANY flavor! Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, birthday cake- the sky is the limit! 
  • chocolate chips: gets melted down and serves as a coating for the ice cream sandwiches. 
  • coconut oil: helps the chocolate melt into a smooth, glossy consistency. 
mini ice cream sandwich cookies on a piece of parchment paper

How to Make Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

To easily assemble ice cream sandwiches, I recommend starting with ice cream that’s soft enough to scoop but not half-melted; this makes it easier to spread onto the cookie and assemble the sandwiches. 

You’ll find more detailed guidance in the recipe card at the end of the post, but here’s the short version: 

  1. Add a base of chocolate.
    Spread a thin layer of chocolate hazelnut spread over each cookie. 
  2. Assemble
    Scoop a tablespoon size of the ice cream onto half the cookies. Assemble the ice cream sandwiches. 
  3. Freeze
    Place the sandwiches onto the lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  4. Dip
    Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth. Dip each frozen sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate, then place them onto the baking sheet and allow the chocolate to harden. 
  5. Take a bite
    Grab an ice cream sandwich or two and enjoy! 

You can eat them right after making a batch or keep them in the freezer for up to a week inside a freezer bag. Watch the video to see these treats come together!

Making the Chocolate Dip

To coat the sandwiches in chocolate, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, pausing to stir until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.

While this step is optional, the chocolate does add a delicious and impressive touch to these ice cream sandwiches.

ice cream sandwich being dipped in chocolate

How to Dip Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

You can dip the sandwiches halfway into the chocolate, giving them that “black and white” cookie appearance, or go all the way and coat the entire cookie in chocolate. You make the rules.

If you’d like to add a beautiful rim of color and crunch, roll the chocolate-dipped ice cream sandwich in rainbow sprinkles or chopped candy.

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Laura Fuentes
4.89 from 26 votes
These homemade ice cream sandwiches are the perfect treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. 
Servings: 14 ice cream sandwiches
Prep Time 55 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 28 round shortbread cookies
  • 1 cup favorite ice cream
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
  • Spread a thin layer of chocolate hazelnut spread onto each cookie. 
  • Use a mini ice cream scoop or teaspoon to place a small scoop of ice cream on the cookie’s chocolate-coated side. Top with another cookie and assemble the sandwich. Repeat with remaining ice cream and cookies. 
  • Place the sandwiches onto the lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes. 
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.  
  • When the chocolate is ready, remove the sandwiches from the freezer and dip each one halfway into the chocolate. 
  • Place the chocolate-dipped sandwiches back onto the baking sheet and allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or in the freezer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove and enjoy! 
  • Freeze the remaining ice cream sandwiches in a large zip bag for up to 2 months. 

Notes

Quantity will vary by short bread cookies used.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwichCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Maryanne W.

    August 11, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    Coffee flavor for me!

    Reply
  2. Angela

    August 10, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    I love the French Silk flavor so good with its mocha and vanilla mousse and chocolate chips. Also love this recipe definitely going to make this with the kiddos.

    Reply
  3. Ashley S

    August 10, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    Chocolate anything is a favourite here!

    Reply
  4. Amy Pacheco

    August 10, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    Mint cookie crunch!

    Reply
  5. Cristin

    August 10, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    Peppermint Stick

    Reply
  6. virginia n

    August 10, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    mint chip for me

    Reply
  7. Melissa Austin

    August 10, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    I love caramel almond crunch! Next best is plain chocolate.

    Reply
  8. Brittany S

    August 10, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    I have yet to find a flavor of Edy’s ice cream that I don’t like. Their ice cream is delicious!

    Reply
    • Stephanie

      August 23, 2016 at 8:44 am

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      Reply
  9. Naomi

    August 10, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Dryers French Vanilla is perfect on strawberry rhubarb cobbler.

    Reply
  10. Ruby Miller

    August 10, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    If I am going to splurge, it has to be Cookie Dough. There is just something special about all those chewy little chunks surrounded by all that cold creaminess!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 11, 2016 at 8:25 am

      I agree!

      Reply
  11. Daniella Roppolo

    August 10, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    You can’t go wrong with good ole’ Vanilla Bean!! So simple, yet so delicious.

    Reply
  12. Aimee J

    August 10, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    Light Coffee and Cookie Dough…it’s a tie!

    Reply
  13. Crazy Joyful Mama

    August 10, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    Espresso chip! Mmmmmm

    Reply
  14. sandi

    August 10, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    Vanilla is the fave here.

    Reply
  15. A_Shoemaker

    August 10, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    Texas Pecan Pie is my favorite Slow-Churned flavor right now. I have always been a huge fan of butter pecan ice cream (I get that from my granddad) and this recipe brings out the delicious sweet, nuttiness of the pecans so well. We only buy Dryers slow-churned at our house. I love the creamy, rich taste but the low calorie count.

    Reply
  16. Dawn Milmine

    August 10, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    Oregon black cherry!

    Reply
  17. Jessica

    August 10, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    We love the fruity flavors, like Maine Blueberry & Oregon Cherry!

    Reply
  18. Heather

    August 10, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    Your brownie ice cream sandwich recipe with Oregon black cherry!

    Reply
  19. Kiley

    August 10, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    Vanilla bean all the way!

    Reply
  20. Jessica A

    August 10, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    French silk for sure!!!

    Reply
  21. sarah

    August 10, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    Caramel delight, but it’s hard to go wrong on ice cream 🙂

    Reply
  22. rella jaramillo

    August 10, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Cookies an cream

    Reply
  23. Cassie Morrison

    August 10, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Mint Chocolate Chip – yum! The best part of this flavor is no one else in the house likes it = all mine!!!

    Reply
  24. Heather Adrias

    August 10, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Mint Chocolate chip

    Reply
  25. Stephanie L

    August 10, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    Gingersnaps with coffee ice cream are the best! I usually let our local scoop shop do the work though 😉

    Reply
  26. Erica Marion

    August 10, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    Edy’s Light Coffee ice cream

    Reply
  27. Maria

    August 10, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Blueberry & cream is divine!!

    Reply
  28. Amy Cadle

    August 10, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    I would use sugar cookies and Byers Chocolate Ice cream! Yummy!

    Reply
  29. san

    August 10, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    Strawberry!

    Reply
  30. Brenda Betancourt

    August 10, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    Mint chocolate chip all the way!

    Reply
  31. Deb

    August 10, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    I’m a vanilla girl!

    Reply
  32. Carin Crook

    August 09, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    definitely mint chocolate chip

    Reply
  33. Donna

    August 09, 2016 at 3:42 am

    Anything chocolate!

    Reply
  34. Leah

    August 08, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    My family loves Edy’s slow churned vanilla light ice cream. We love adding our own mix-ins, making smoothies, shakes and ice cream sandwiches as well as just enjoying a big bowl of vanilla ice cream. Yum!

    Reply
  35. Melanie

    August 08, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    Coffee ice cream!!

    Reply
  36. Sarah

    August 08, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    I love the Edy’s home style vanilla ice cream. Makes a great ice cream sandwich with any kind of cookie!

    Reply
  37. Leah S.

    August 08, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    No, we don’t make ice cream sandwiches, but if we did, I’d have to put Strawberry Ice Cream inside for my son.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 08, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      I have something with strawberry coming soon. It’s in the works. 😉

      Reply
  38. LaTanya

    August 08, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    mint cookie crunch

    Reply
  39. Marion Millan

    August 08, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    My son would love cookies n cream and my daughter vanilla.

    Reply
  40. Debbie H

    August 08, 2016 at 11:15 am

    2 stars
    Chocolate is the favorite for almost everyone at my home but I really enjoy the fruits – peach, strawberry. I keep looking for the caramel almond ice cream in this recipe but have not yet found it….sigh.

    Reply
  41. Faith

    August 08, 2016 at 10:09 am

    O love good ole vanilla.

    Reply
  42. Laura

    August 08, 2016 at 8:25 am

    Cookie dough or vanilla

    Reply
  43. Stacy L

    August 08, 2016 at 7:39 am

    We like the Smores ice cream. (But California Caramel Almond Crunch is awesome, too!)

    Reply
  44. Beatriz Lopez

    August 08, 2016 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    I love all of Edy’s icecream flavors. Its not easy to choose but Cookie Dough and Double Fugde Brownie are on the top of the list! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Rebecca Sentman

    August 08, 2016 at 6:10 am

    Cookie dough is always my favorite.

    Reply
  46. Bertina

    August 08, 2016 at 5:35 am

    Mint chocolate chip

    Reply
  47. Tami

    August 08, 2016 at 12:58 am

    We Love using just plain vanilla. That way you can use any flavor cookie and roll it in any flavor toppings. Choc chips, crushed mint candy, butterscotch or caramel coating! You can make any kind of tasty ice cream sandwich. Yum!

    Reply
  48. Heather

    August 08, 2016 at 12:49 am

    Our family is all about vanilla. So many different things you can do with it.

    Reply
  49. chris t.

    August 07, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    The ice cream sandwiches look delicious, but that is the cutest little boy, ever! He makes me smile, just looking at his cute, mischievous face!

    Reply
  50. Lisa Mahon

    August 07, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and 4 children love Edy’s Slow Churned Light Mint Chocolate Chip!

    Reply
  51. Susan Horst

    August 07, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Anything with chocolate & PB!

    Reply
  52. Colleen M

    August 07, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    Chocolate chip!

    Reply
  53. Cathy

    August 07, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    5 stars
    I love any and all flavors of ice cream! Can’t wait to try this recipe this week and surprise my teenage boys one of the days of their first week back to school!

    Reply
  54. Ivy

    August 07, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    I don’t discriminate ice cream. I love it all!!

    Reply
  55. Cheryl B

    August 07, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    I am loving Edy’s Caramel Delight, especially over a warm apple pie slice or fudge brownie.

    Reply
  56. Breanna

    August 07, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    My favorite of the Dreyer’s Slow Churned Light is the Cookies ‘N Cream!

    Reply
  57. Arianna Aten

    August 07, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    Chocolate! Dreyer’s slow churned is a fav around here! Love all the taste with fewer calories. Your recipe looks perfect to try with chocolate. 🙂

    Reply
  58. Sandi O

    August 07, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    Hands down my favorite is California Caramel Almond Crunch!

    Reply
  59. Kristina

    August 07, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    Mint Cookie Crunch makes a great ice cream sandwich, but my favorite is homemade raspberry sorbet. Out of this world between chocolate chocolate chip cookies or chocolate graham crackers. Just for eating, I almost have a carton of Chocoalte brownie around…

    Reply
  60. Susan Christy

    August 04, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Texas Pecan Pie – YUMMMMY!

    Reply
  61. Tatiana Torres

    August 04, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    Chocolate vanilla swirl. The best!! Yum yum

    Reply
  62. Gween

    August 04, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Literally love all their flavors. So delicious.

    Reply
  63. Eileen

    August 04, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    The Maple Syrup flavor is delicious!

    Reply
  64. Rita

    August 04, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    I love all of Edy’s Yogurt blend ice creams. My favorite is Cappuccino Chip!

    Reply
  65. Susan V

    August 04, 2016 at 11:48 am

    I love Edy’s Light Coffee ice cream – better than the full-fat version!

    I need to try these – can you recommend a brand of shortbread cookies? I’m losing weight and it’s been a long time since I’ve perused the cookie aisle!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 04, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      I just used the original, round shortbread cookies for this treat. No specific brand.

      Reply
  66. Charlotte

    August 04, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Edy’s has this amazing Red Velvet Cake flavor but unfortunately it’s a limited edition.

    Reply
  67. Stacie

    August 04, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Edy’s Blueberry & Cream is my all time favorite!! So delicious.

    Reply
  68. Kim S.

    August 04, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Texas Pecan Pie!!

    Reply
  69. Jane

    August 04, 2016 at 10:33 am

    We love Edy’s ice cream and always keep some in storage… The Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Yogurt Blend, Cookie Dough of course and my favorite Washington Apple Pie!

    Reply
  70. Gabi

    August 04, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Mint Cookie Crunch. I love mint flavored things and that extra crunch in there just makes it perfect.

    Reply
  71. Shannon L.

    August 04, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Double Fudge Brownies for sure!

    Reply
  72. Jules

    August 04, 2016 at 10:28 am

    I LOVE the California Caramel Almond Crunch Ice Cream. It’s soooo good.

    Reply

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