Imagine biting into a heavenly dessert that combines the classic comfort of sugar cookies with the luxurious richness of salted caramel and creamy vanilla ice cream. This isn't just another dessert – it's a culinary masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to a world of pure indulgence! Perfect for those moments when you want to treat yourself or impress guests with a show-stopping frozen delicacy, these sugar cookie ice cream sandwiches are about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well incorporated and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up and make rolling easier.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 24 equal-sized round cookies using a 2-inch cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove cookies from oven and let cool completely on wire racks for about 30 minutes.
- Soften vanilla ice cream at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of salted caramel sauce on the bottom of 12 cookies.
- Scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of softened vanilla ice cream onto the caramel-coated cookies.
- Gently press the remaining 12 cookies on top of the ice cream to create sandwiches.
- Drizzle additional salted caramel sauce over the top of each sandwich.
- Place cookie ice cream sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 2 hours or until ice cream is completely firm.
- Before serving, let the frozen desserts sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the decadent sugar cookie sandwich with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- Chill Out: Always refrigerate your cookie dough for at least an hour. This prevents spreading and ensures perfectly shaped cookies.
- Uniform is Key: Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to create evenly sized cookies for perfect sandwiches.
- Room Temperature Magic: Let the ice cream soften slightly before assembling to make spreading easier, but don't let it melt completely.
- Caramel Drizzle Technique: Warm your salted caramel sauce slightly for easier spreading and a more elegant presentation.
- Freezing Hack: Place assembled sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Make Ahead Friendly: These can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer for up to a week, making them perfect for advance party planning.
- Serving Tip: Let the sandwiches sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before serving to soften slightly and enhance flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
