Homemade Old-School Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Line a 9x13-inch rimmed pan with plastic wrap.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.

3. 3

   Add the condensed milk, vanilla, and salt, and whip to medium peaks.

4. 4

   Use a silicone spatula to fold the mixture to ensure it’s evenly combined.

5. 5

   Pour the ice cream into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. 6

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

7. 7

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing to combine after each addition.

8. 8

   Add the remaining ingredients, and beat until a smooth dough forms.

9. 9

   Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.

10. 10

    Preheat the oven to 375 F.

11. 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. 12

    Cut out 2-inch by 3 ½-inch rectangles. Repeat with the scraps. (You’ll need at least 24 cookies.)

13. 13

    Transfer the rectangles to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them at least ½-inch apart.

14. 14

    Dock the cookies with a fork in even rows.

15. 15

    Bake for 6-8 minutes until firm. Set aside to cool completely.

16. 16

    Unmold the ice cream and transfer it to a cutting board; use a sharp knife to trim the edges.

17. 17

    Cut the ice cream into four rows lengthwise, then thirds, creating 2-inch by 3 ½-inch rectangles.

18. 18

    Transfer the ice cream bars onto the cooled cookies, and top with additional cookies to create sandwiches.

19. 19

    Dip into sprinkles if desired.

20. 20

    Serve or freeze.