Description
Chocolate Cookie & Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches are a decadent, tropical dessert pairing soft, fudgy chocolate cookies with creamy coconut ice cream for a rich and refreshing frozen treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1.5 quarts coconut ice cream (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Match cookies in pairs by size. Soften coconut ice cream for about 10 minutes, then scoop and spread onto the flat side of one cookie.
- Top with the second cookie and press gently. Smooth the edges and place on a tray.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving to allow them to set.
Notes
- Use slightly underbaked cookies for a soft texture after freezing.
- Roll sandwich edges in shredded or toasted coconut for added flavor.
- Add a drop of coconut extract or shredded coconut to the cookie dough for extra coconut flavor.
- Wrap sandwiches individually to prevent sticking and freezer burn.
- Use a hot knife for clean cuts when slicing sandwiches in half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
