Homemade Old-School Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
Prep Time:
4 hours, 50 minutes
Cook Time:
6 minutes
Servings:
12 Sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
Directions
  1. Line a 9x13-inch rimmed pan with plastic wrap.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
  3. Add the condensed milk, vanilla, and salt, and whip to medium peaks.
  4. Use a silicone spatula to fold the mixture to ensure it’s evenly combined.
  5. Pour the ice cream into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing to combine after each addition.
  8. Add the remaining ingredients, and beat until a smooth dough forms.
  9. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  10. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  11. Let the dough stand for a few minutes at room temperature, then roll it on a floured surface or between sheets of parchment paper to ¼-inch thickness.
  12. Cut out 2-inch by 3 ½-inch rectangles. Repeat with the scraps. (You’ll need at least 24 cookies.)
  13. Transfer the rectangles to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them at least ½-inch apart.
  14. Dock the cookies with a fork in even rows.
  15. Bake for 6-8 minutes until firm. Set aside to cool completely.
  16. Unmold the ice cream and transfer it to a cutting board; use a sharp knife to trim the edges.
  17. Cut the ice cream into four rows lengthwise, then thirds, creating 2-inch by 3 ½-inch rectangles.
  18. Transfer the ice cream bars onto the cooled cookies, and top with additional cookies to create sandwiches.
  19. Dip into sprinkles if desired.
  20. Serve or freeze.