Basketball Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Enjoy these fun and delicious Basketball Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, perfect for game day or a sweet treat with rich cookies and creamy ice cream. This playful dessert combines soft chocolate cookies and vanilla ice cream for a winning flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- Orange and black sanding sugar or food coloring pens (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, scoop ice cream onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Press gently to spread the ice cream evenly.
- If desired, use orange and black sanding sugar or food coloring pens to decorate the cookie sandwiches like basketballs.
- Place assembled sandwiches in the freezer for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, let the ice cream soften slightly before assembling. You can also substitute vanilla with chocolate or any favorite ice cream flavor.