Strawberry Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
Introduction
These Strawberry Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches combine rich, nutty cookies with refreshing strawberry ice cream for a delightful treat. Perfect for warm days or any time you want a fun, cool dessert that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 gallon strawberry ice cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, peanut butter, salt, and baking soda until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, making each cookie slightly smaller than the desired sandwich size, as they will spread while baking.
- Step 4: Bake the cookies for 11 minutes. Once done, let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Step 5: Once cooled, soften the strawberry ice cream slightly and spread it between two cookies to form sandwiches.
- Step 6: Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and freeze overnight to set.
- Step 7: Serve the ice cream sandwiches cold for a deliciously refreshing dessert.
Tips & Variations
- For extra texture, add chopped peanuts to the cookie dough before baking.
- Use homemade or whipped strawberry ice cream for a fresher flavor.
- Try swapping strawberry ice cream for other flavors like chocolate or vanilla to customize your sandwiches.
- To make smaller sandwiches, bake mini cookies and use small cookie cutters to shape them evenly.
Storage
Store the assembled ice cream sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap in an airtight container in the freezer. They will keep well for up to 2 weeks. For best texture, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften slightly.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of nut butter?
Yes, you can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter, but this may slightly change the flavor and texture of the cookies.
Do I need to soften the ice cream before assembling?
Yes, softening the ice cream slightly makes it easier to spread between the cookies without breaking them.
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Strawberry Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
- Total Time: 26 minutes plus overnight freezing
- Yield: Approximately 24 ice cream sandwiches 1x
Description
Delight in these Strawberry Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches, featuring chewy peanut butter cookies sandwiching smooth, creamy strawberry ice cream. This easy-to-make frozen treat combines rich peanut butter flavors with fresh strawberry sweetness, perfect for a refreshing dessert or snack.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Cookies
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Ice Cream Sandwich
- 1 gallon strawberry ice cream, softened
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, peanut butter, salt, and baking soda. Mix thoroughly until the dough is smooth and uniform in texture. The combination will be thick and sticky.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough just slightly smaller than the desired final cookie size, as they will spread during baking. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 minutes. After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Once the cookies are fully cooled, take the softened strawberry ice cream and scoop a generous amount onto the bottom side of one cookie. Press another cookie on top to create a sandwich. Repeat for all cookies.
- Freeze: Wrap each ice cream sandwich tightly in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. Place them in the freezer and freeze overnight or until the ice cream is fully firmed.
- Serve: Remove from the freezer shortly before serving to slightly soften. Serve cold and enjoy the perfect combination of creamy ice cream and peanut butter cookie texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure better mixing of dough ingredients.
- If preferred, substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar for a richer cookie flavor.
- Store the assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
- Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before assembling to ease spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry ice cream sandwiches, peanut butter cookies, frozen dessert, easy ice cream sandwiches, homemade ice cream sandwiches
