Cookie Dough Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches with Chocolate
Homemade cookie dough ice cream sandwiched between crispy waffles and dipped in melted chocolate creates an indulgent frozen treat. The ice cream features chunks of edible cookie dough made with flour, brown sugar, and chocolate chips, while fluffy buttermilk waffles provide the perfect crispy contrast. These handheld desserts are ideal for summer parties, special occasions, or when you want to impress guests with a show-stopping frozen creation that combines multiple beloved desserts into one.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ⅝ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 16 ounces heavy cream
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, melted
- chocolate, melted
- toppings of choice(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine butter and brown sugar in electric mixer bowl with paddle attachment
- 2
Add flour and vanilla, mix until combined
- 3
Stir in chocolate chips
- 4
Roll dough into disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm
- 5
Remove from fridge and chop into small pieces, set aside
- 6
Whip eggs in electric mixer bowl with whisk attachment until fluffy
- 7
Add heavy cream, confectioners sugar, and vanilla, whip again
- 8
Stir in cookie dough pieces and freeze until firm
- 9
Heat waffle iron
- 10
Combine lemon juice and milk in bowl, let sit for 10 minutes until curdled
- 11
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in bowl
- 12
Add eggs and melted butter to curdled milk
- 13
Combine wet and dry ingredients
- 14
Ladle batter into hot waffle iron and cook
- 15
Cool waffles completely
- 16
Place ice cream between two waffle pieces and freeze until firm
- 17
Dip one edge of sandwich into melted chocolate then immediately into toppings
- 18
Freeze until firm
Tips
Ensure cookie dough is well-chilled before chopping to prevent it from becoming too soft and sticky during mixing.
Cool waffles completely before assembling sandwiches to prevent ice cream from melting too quickly.
Good to Know
Store wrapped individually in freezer for up to 1 month
Cookie dough and ice cream can be made 2 days ahead, waffles 1 day ahead
Serve immediately after dipping in chocolate or freeze briefly to set coating
Common Mistakes
Don't skip chilling cookie dough to avoid mixing difficulties
Cool waffles completely to avoid melting ice cream
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I use store-bought ice cream instead?
Yes, soften store-bought vanilla ice cream and fold in chopped cookie dough pieces, then refreeze until firm.
How long do these keep in the freezer?
Wrapped individually, they keep for up to 1 month in the freezer for best quality and texture.
Can I make the components ahead of time?
Yes, make cookie dough and ice cream up to 2 days ahead, and waffles 1 day ahead for easier assembly.