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Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches

by Laura Fuentes

December 9, 2015
updated May 9, 2023
4.92 from 37 votes
If you love mint and chocolate, these peppermint ice cream sandwiches were created just for you! Fudgy brownies layered with ice cream- it's legendary.  
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I scream, you scream, and by the end of this post, we’re all going to scream for one of these peppermint ice cream sandwiches! If you love the combination of mint and chocolate, this dessert was designed for you.

Rich chocolate brownies and delicious ice cream all in one bite- let’s make it happen.

three brownie peppermint ice cream sandwiches

Holiday Ice Cream Sandwiches

Just from the picture, you can tell this is the ideal holiday treat! The peppermint ice cream is super refreshing between 2 slabs of fudgy brownie, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate. 

You can thank my daughter for this recipe, she loves my classic Almond Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich, and with her love for mint and chocolate- this idea was born!

It does require a bit of layering and love, but every bite is worth every minute! 

closeup of brownie peppermint ice cream sandwich

What You Need

The only items you need are your favorite carton of peppermint ice cream and a batch of brownies like my homemade recipe from the recipe card or a boxed mix. Either way- the finished and frozen treat is going to be a keeper. 

How to Make Brownie Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches

There is an order to assemble this treat, so the sandwiches turn out perfect! 

Below, you’ll find a brief summary with a visual aid (video), but the entire recipe is located in the recipe card at the end of this post. 

  1. Prep
    Preheat the oven to 350F and line 2 9 x 9-inch baking dishes with parchment paper. 
  2. Divide the batter
    Prepare the brownie batter and evenly divide it between the baking dishes. Allow to cool completely. 
  3. Soften the ice cream
    While the brownies cool, remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it soften. 
  4. Grab a knife
    Remove one brownie onto a flat surface and slice each in half. Cut each half into five vertical strips and remove the crispy edges. 
  5. Spread the ice cream
    Use a serrated knife to cut the entire carton of ice cream in half. Remove the carton and set the ice cream onto the brownies in the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it across the surface.  
  6. Top and freeze
    Top the ice cream layer with the brownie pieces, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid. 
  7. Enjoy 
    Once the brownie sandwich is set, lift them out of the pan and onto a cutting board, and slice it into individual servings. The rest is history! 

More Festive Dessert Ideas

Treat ideas like this one are exactly what you want to get everyone in the holiday mood. If you love peppermint flavor, you’ll also love this Peppermint Milkshake, especially if you live in a climate with not-so-cold weather in the winter. 

closeup of child's hand holding a brownie ice cream sandwich

A classic option would be this gorgeous Gingerbread Cake! It’s rich in spice with a soft, crumbly texture we can’t get enough of. 

For brownies lovers, you can go for these Red Velvet Brownies with frosting or the Pumpkin Swirl Brownies; both are a mega hit and sure to become yearly traditions.

small stack of peppermint brownie ice cream sandwiches

Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches

Laura Fuentes
4.92 from 37 votes
If you love mint and chocolate, these peppermint ice cream sandwiches were created just for you! Fudgy brownies layered with ice cream- it’s legendary.  
Servings: 10
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Freeze 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 brownie recipe
  • ½ gallon peppermint ice cream of choice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven according to the brownie recipe directions. Line two 9 x 9-inch baking dishes with parchment paper. 
  • Prepare the brownie batter and evenly divide it between the two pans. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool down completely. 
  • While the brownies cool, remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften at room temperature. 
  • Remove one brownie square from the pan and set it onto a flat surface. Use a knife to remove the crispy edges. 
  • Slice both squares in half lengthwise to create 2 rectangles. Slice each rectangle into 5 vertical strips. *Watching the video makes this step clear. 
  • Remove the lid from the carton of ice cream and use a serrated knife to cut the entire carton in half lengthwise. 
  • Place both halves onto the brownies in the baking dish and remove the carton- the ice cream should be soft enough that it easily separates from the container but isn’t dripping. 
  • Spread the ice cream over the brownies with a spatula and top it with the other section of slice brownies (this will create ten sandwiches total). 
  • Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and freeze for 4 hours. 
  • Once frozen, remove the brownie ice cream sandwich from the freezer and trim the excess ice cream edges. Cut into 10 individual sandwiches and serve. 
  • Wrap the leftovers with parchment paper and freezer in a large zip bag. 

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwichCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 848IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 305mgIron: 0.4mg
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  1. Dana Russell

    December 21, 2015 at 8:21 am

    5 stars
    One of my kids favorite ways to have ice cream is actually layering ice cream sandwiches with cool whip and fudge and carmel sauce between the layers. You need to put it in the freezer and let it firm up, then take it out a few minutes before serving so you can actually cut through it. I don’t know why it takes so good, but it does!

    Reply
  2. Hannah Hefner

    December 20, 2015 at 10:15 am

    4 stars
    I make cookie bowls and put a sco of ice cream in them

    Reply
  3. Sylvia Baker

    December 17, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    We eat plain bowls of ice cream far to often, but peppermint shakes are actually in the Christmas Countdown box for tomorrow!
    Can’t wait to try these ice cream sandwiches. Yummy!

    Reply
  4. Naomi

    December 17, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    One special treat we just made is mint chocolate chip icecream. We bought real mint leaves and put it in the icecream mixture when cooking and then strained the mint. MMMM!!! Then we poured melted chocolate through the icecream and voila, and exquisite dessert!

    Icecream cakes are a fun way to have the dessert all in one place! Since it all goes down to one place! A moment on the lips andforever on the hips! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Ambery

    December 17, 2015 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    We usually Etan adulterated ice cream, but when we do make a special treat includes caramel sauce and sprinkles. My favorite splurge is a gluten free ice cream cone from a little shop an hour and a half drive from me.

    Reply
  6. Melissa

    December 17, 2015 at 5:11 am

    5 stars
    Ice cream is usually a big treat in our house. My boys get excited about just a scoop in a bowl! My mom used to make ice cream sandwiches on oatmeal raisin cookies, and oh how I loved them! Especially using neopolitan ice cream.

    Reply
  7. Darren Stokes

    December 17, 2015 at 1:07 am

    5 stars
    Brownies, two scoops of ice cream, hot fudge topped with nuts! 🙂

    Reply
  8. rig

    December 17, 2015 at 12:19 am

    5 stars
    I love to make an ice cream treat by softening it a bit in the microwave. My favorite is mint chocolate chip, but vanilla with chocolate chips will do.

    Reply
  9. Melanie Hawk

    December 16, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    Banana split with my homemade fudge sauce and lots of strawberry’s and whipcream. Num num

    Reply
  10. Tamara Roe

    December 16, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    5 stars
    Honestly I love Ice Cream any which way! Straight out of the container, in the blender with milk, even melted a bit with a spoon/bowl. Peppermint Ice Cream is my absolute favorite. Yum!

    Reply
  11. Stephanie

    December 16, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    5 stars
    What fun! Ice cream would go great with the Vitamix on my list to Santa…

    Reply
  12. Mary Anne

    December 16, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    I just a post about ice cream balls. I forgot to check that I’d like to be notified of follow-up comments. Would love to read how mothers change up this idea. :o)

    Reply
  13. Mary Anne

    December 16, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    5 stars
    I make interesting and tasty ice cream balls for my grandchildren. First I let a few flavors of ice cream thaw a while in the fridge. While that’s happening I crush different flavors of cereal into separate bowls/a few of their favorite sprinkle toppings too. Then I use a small ‘meatball-er’ to scoop out ice cream balls, roll a few a time in the toppings and then place on a rimmed cookie sheet and place in the freezer till hard. After a couple hours I put them in colored cookie tins to store. After dinner is over, I bring out the various loved liquid toppings and serve in Sundae bowls. I use hot fudge, berry sauces, maple syrup, etc These are a delightful treat for adults too… especially at Christmas because there are endless ways to serve these! It hasn’t dampened our tradition in the least that a couple of the kids have food sensitivities. I just buy dairy-free alternative “ice cream” and the many delicious gluten-free cereals.

    Reply
  14. Kim

    December 16, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    Ice cream cake is a favorite for us!

    Reply
  15. Ivy

    December 16, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love ice cream most when it’s on top of a brownie 🙂

    Reply
  16. Anna

    December 16, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    I love making brownie shells with a mini muffin pan and filling them with small scoops of ice cream. Tiny treats seem to make for bigger smiles!

    Reply
  17. Karrie

    December 16, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Milkshakes!!!!

    Reply
  18. Annie

    December 16, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    I melt ice cream just a little and re-freeze it in cookie cutter forms. Kids love it!

    Reply
  19. Becca F

    December 16, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Ice cream in a sugar cone with sprinkles and hot fudge is how my family enjoys dessert.

    Reply
  20. lisa franklin

    December 16, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    i made apple cinnamon ice cream in my ice cream maker this fall and it was delish!

    Reply
  21. Heather Myhr

    December 16, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    I’ve actually made a few ice cream cakes because for the first few years my son didn’t like regular cake so we did ice cream cake for his birthday.

    Reply
  22. Susan

    December 16, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I love making milkshakes all different ways! Your brownies look awesome. Can’t wait to try making them…

    Reply
  23. Jenny

    December 16, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite desert to make with ice cream is… an ice cream cookie sandwich. Or just plain ol’ ice cream. Or in a cone. Or a bowl. Or in/on a cake. Or brownies. Or melted. For Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

    Don’t judge! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Amy Ragland

    December 16, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I made an ice cream pie! Ice cream is my favorite!

    Reply
  25. Sue

    December 16, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    We love making milkshakes and warm brownies or Apple crisp a la mode. But we love ice cream straight out of the carton too! What’s not to love about ice cream!

    Reply
  26. Krysty

    December 16, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    One of our traditions for Thanksgiving is to make a dessert called Pumpkin Freeze. It’s a gingersnap crust on the bottom, and then vanilla ice cream mixed with canned pumpkin, and all the spices you use in pumpkin pie. It’s so yummy!

    Reply
  27. Lisa

    December 16, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    It’s Ice Cream!!!! Anyway, anytime….. (even right out of the carton if the kids aren’t around!!) with fresh berries or crumbled cookies on top, a homemade banana split, a scoop on top of a trifle made with pound cake, strawberries, bananas and vanilla pudding, or just on a piece of warm pound cake, with fried or baked apples, I could on for 365 days!!!!!

    Reply
  28. Amy Wahl

    December 16, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I love to make an ice cream treat with a local shop here in NE Ohio. I purchase their homemade vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and cashews and layer it together with chocolate cookies, then freeze it. We then serve it as an ice cream pie or cake. YUM.

    Reply
  29. Melissa Bentley

    December 16, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Our favorite way to eat ice cream is to either just serve it up like it is or make a milkshake.

    Reply
  30. Kristina

    December 16, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    We love using ice cream to make ice cream cakes. No half-eaten cupcakes at our parties! It is so simple and delicious, and gets so many comments. If only they realized how easy it is….

    Reply
  31. Aubrey

    December 16, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I like ice cream over warm brownies! With sprinkles of course!

    Reply
  32. sydney85

    December 16, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    I love making ice cream sandwiches. Best combination with ice cream and cookies!

    Reply
  33. Liz

    December 16, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    As a New Orleans girl I use ice cream to make Baked Alaska from time to time and about once a year I try my hand at some sort of ice cream cake. Last year I made an easy ice cream cake stacking ice cream sandwiches and using cool whip as frosting.

    Reply
  34. Erica

    December 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    I have a great dessert recipe where you layer ice cream sandwiches with whipped topping and caramel ot chocolate sauce. So yummy!

    Reply
  35. charul @ tadka masala

    December 16, 2015 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    Milk shakes and cold coffee with ice-creams, always does the trick.

    Reply
  36. Heather

    December 16, 2015 at 7:01 am

    5 stars
    I’ve used ice cream to make ice cream cakes. The kids usually pick their favorite cookie or brownies, hot fudge and their 2 favorite flavors of ice cream. A great treat for summer birthdays.

    Reply
  37. Jessica smith

    December 15, 2015 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    My family always put ice cream into our hot chocolate!!! It’s so weird but for some reason we love it!!! My son calls it a hot chocolate float!! Even tho the ice cream always melts. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      December 16, 2015 at 10:39 am

      this sounds delicious Jessica!

      Reply
  38. virginia

    December 15, 2015 at 5:34 am

    my favorite thing for ice cream is with a hot slice of cake right out of the oven

    Reply
  39. Zeynep

    December 14, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Milkshake is our favorite. I also like to add icecream on top of any desserts with syrup. Or just cook apple pieces and while it is warm put icecream on top :))

    Reply
  40. Heather G.

    December 14, 2015 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    We use French vanilla ice cream to make Snicker’s pie. We also use vanilla ice cream to make our own version of Dairy Queen’s Peanut Buster Parfait!

    Reply
  41. Melisa Meck

    December 14, 2015 at 8:21 am

    We like ice cream in any way, shape or form. It is the best treat!!! Homemade is definitely the best, but that doesn’t happen very often.

    Reply
  42. Diane

    December 14, 2015 at 8:00 am

    4 stars
    Who needs cake pops when you can have an ice cream pops. Its fun to make little treats of ice cream covered in toppings!

    Reply
  43. Lori Barrett

    December 14, 2015 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    My favorite treat in an ice cream cake!!!

    Reply
  44. terra

    December 14, 2015 at 7:19 am

    5 stars
    I love to make sundaes or milkshakes with my ice cream!

    Reply
  45. Ludicrous Mama

    December 14, 2015 at 1:27 am

    5 stars
    They use natural color and flavors in this ice cream, then go and ruin it by adding 3 artificial petroleum-derived colors, as well as carrageenan, which is a natural thickener which happens to have inflammatory properties. 🙁

    But my sister and her kids don’t mind all that crap, so hopefully I can win some ice cream for them! We just eat ice cream straight up in this house! Although my sister has made us some safe ice cream sandwiches using GF chocolate chip cookies. 🙂

    Reply
  46. leslie

    December 14, 2015 at 1:13 am

    5 stars
    I have a spiced pork chop with apple & cranberry chutney recipe that I love using the leftover chutney to mix with vanilla ice cream! I also really enjoy making mint chocolate shakes!

    Reply
  47. Airial

    December 14, 2015 at 12:19 am

    4 stars
    Love a scoop of ice cream w/ warm pie!

    Reply
  48. Susan Rego

    December 13, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    I like to pre scoop ice cream into muffin tins and then they come out in perfect portions with cake, brownies, cookies or any other yummy dessert!

    Reply
  49. Brenda

    December 13, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    I’ve used ice cream to make a yummy pie for dessert.

    Reply
  50. Nell

    December 13, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    My husband loves his ice cream with brownie and choc sauce on any day of the year!

    Reply
    • cara

      December 25, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      i love coffee ice cream!!!

      Reply
  51. Laura

    December 13, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    Man,we love coffee ice cream with brownies, or Carmel cake! This summer, we made ice cream pops with strawberry and chocolate and extra strawberries,which was fun but messy!

    Reply
  52. Laura

    December 13, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    A scoop of vanilla ice cream over warm blackberry cobbler. In June when the berries are freshly picked. Oh nums! Drooling as I type! Lol

    Reply
  53. Catherine

    December 13, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Ice cream on top of brownies is my favorite but also love it with warm apple pie.

    Reply
  54. Vivi

    December 13, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    I like to make quick ice cream sandwiches with graham crackers

    Reply
  55. Val

    December 13, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    I love topping our favorite flavors with toasted coconut and pecans!

    Reply
  56. Anne Farias

    December 13, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    My husband makes a Brazilian dessert called cartola. It involves melting butter on a stovetop, adding bananas, then a slice (or 2) of a salty cheese. We sometimes use pepper jack for an extra kick. Once the bananas are caramelized he adds cinnamon on top and serves it up warm with a scoop (or 2) of vanilla bean ice cream. It’s got that sweet/salty combo that I love! He’s tried it on the grill too with foil. So yummy and easy!

    Reply
  57. latanya

    December 13, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I like putting ice cream in between cookies

    Reply
  58. Sarah

    December 13, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    We just made cookies and cream milkshakes! We love to have an ice cream sundae bar with lots of toppings! A family favorite.

    Reply
  59. Joy

    December 13, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Our favorite ice cream dessert is just ice cream topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream – easy and super delicious!

    Reply
  60. Cathy

    December 13, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Our favorite treat to make with ice cream is milkshakes. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  61. Sarah esses

    December 13, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    We love to make ice cream sundaes. Our family tradition for birthdays is an ice cream cake- it is one tradition we never break.

    Reply
  62. Ashley Tkachyk

    December 10, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    I have an awesome ice cream cake recipe that we make for every gathering!

    Reply
    • Eleni

      December 16, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      I love to make milk shakes with ice cream. One of my favorite combinations is mint chocolate chip ice cream with strawberry syrup!

      Reply
  63. Laura

    December 10, 2015 at 7:39 am

    5 stars
    Wow! This sounds amazing!! I can’t wait to make this!!

    Reply
  64. Kristy tidwell

    December 09, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve used ice cream to make delicious sundaes for my family

    Reply

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