Hey there! Summer isn’t complete without homemade ice cream sandwiches, am I right? These are the best because they have a soft, chewy brownie crust that stays perfect even when frozen solid. Plus, you can totally customize them with your favorite ice cream flavor!
These are so easy to make, they’re perfect for a fun project with the kids. We love adding our own personal touch by dipping the edges in sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
Here’s the trick: the brownie crust is baked thin so it stays soft and delicious. Just whip up a batch of brownie batter (like your usual recipe) and bake it in a larger pan for a thin layer. Once it’s cool, cut it in half and use one half as the base for your sandwich.
Now, for the fun part! Grab your favorite ice cream flavor and soften it up a bit with a quick whisk in a mixer. Don’t worry, you don’t want it soupy, just nice and spreadable. Pile that creamy goodness onto your brownie base, then top it with the other half of the brownie. Pop it in the freezer for a while, and voila! Perfect homemade ice cream sandwiches whenever you crave a cold treat.
The best part? The brownie crust won’t freeze rock-solid, so you can easily cut them into squares and enjoy!
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Homemade Ice Cream
Summer isn’t complete without homemade ice cream sandwiches, am I right? These are the best because they have a soft, chewy brownie crust that stays perfect even when frozen solid.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Brownies:
- ½ cup sugar (granulated and brown sugar mixed)
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
Ice Cream:
- 8 cups ice cream (any flavor)
Optional Garnishes:
- Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 18×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Brownies: In a pot, heat sugars, butter, and milk. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate chips, then eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, mix until just combined. Pour into pan and bake 12-15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare Ice Cream: Briefly whip ice cream with a mixer until soft and spreadable.
- Assemble: Cut brownie in half. Spread softened ice cream over one half, top with the other brownie half. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Cut & Serve: Cut into sandwiches. Dip edges in sprinkles, chips, or nuts (optional). Wrap and freeze leftovers.
Notes
Gently press the warm brownie flat after baking for even ice cream distribution.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 478kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 299mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
