Ice cream sandwiches always feel like the appropriate way to celebrate all of summer’s excitement. I have a huge love for all things cookies and ice cream. So bake up a batch, grab some ice cream and head outside for some festive celebrations!
PrintVanilla and Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Yield: makes about 20 cookies or 10 sandwiches 1x
Description
Soft, chewy ginger and molasses cookies are filled with cool, sweet vanilla ice cream to let the spices do the talking.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups white flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 T water
- 1/4 cup molasses
- large flake sugar (turbinado), for sprinkling
- quality vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, then add the water and molasses. Slowly add the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Roll the dough into 1″ balls, and place 2″ apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- To assemble the sandwiches, place 2 scoops of ice cream on one cookie, and gently flatten/mold with your hands. Cover with second cookie and dig in!
Notes
The sandwiches can be pre-assembled and stored in the freezer, or assembled just before serving.
- Category: Baking, Dessert, Ice Cream
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of ginger should I use for the ice cream sandwiches?
You can use fresh ginger, ground ginger, or a combination of both for a more complex flavor in your ice cream.
How do I ensure the cookies are the right texture for the sandwiches?
Make sure to underbake the cookies slightly so they remain soft and chewy, which will help them hold up when filled with ice cream.
Can I use a different flavor of ice cream for the sandwiches?
Yes, feel free to substitute with any flavor of ice cream you prefer, but vanilla pairs particularly well with the ginger flavor in the cookies.
