Ice Cream Recipes & Ice Cream Cakes | Life, Love and Sugar

Brownie Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

Lindsay — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

These brownie cookie dough ice cream sandwiches have a layer of brownie on the bottom, cookie dough on the top, vanilla ice cream in the middle, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top. And with a few key ingredients, they stay soft enough to enjoy when frozen. I’m can’t stop eating them! They are such a fun and tasty treat for summer!

These ice cream sandwiches are inspired by the ones from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I saw a couple videos about them and they sounded amazing! Since I can’t just go to Animal Kingdom to try them, I decided to make a version at home. I haven’t tried the original one and am not sure of its exact flavor, so it’d be hard to call these a copycat. However, I watched and read a lot of what has been said about them and feel like I am at least very close. If nothing else, it’s a fun version to try at home. And if you’ve never heard of them, just make them because they are awesome!

Testing, Testing!

I spent a good bit of time testing the brownie and cookie dough layers. I wanted the ice cream sandwich to have a good bite and not have one layer significantly firmer than the other. The trickiest layer was the cookie dough. Cookie dough is dense and made with butter, and both factors make for a very firm layer when frozen. So, I started with reducing the butter and replacing it with oil. The butter/oil combination gives both the flavor from butter and a softer texture when frozen from the oil.

Another thing I added was some corn syrup, similar to adding corn syrup to the fudge layer of my Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake. Corn syrup doesn’t fully freeze, so it helps things stay soft in the freezer. That was the final secret to nailing the texture, I think, because the cookie dough came out perfectly!

As for the brownie layer, I tested out my classic easy brownie recipe (oil-based) and my newest fudgy brownie recipe (butter-based), but without the chocolate chips. The brownie layer was naturally softer when frozen than the cookie dough with both versions. I ultimately decided to go withe the fudgy brownie recipe. It’s still soft when frozen, but also holds up a little better to the ice cream and cookie dough layers to meet their firmness. I’m so in love with the final version of these – firm enough to slice and hold the ice cream, soft enough to bite into straight from the freezer.

These Brownie Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches Are A Fun Treat

(Almost) Disney copycat. As I mentioned above, I can’t say these brownie cookie dough ice cream sandwiches are an exact Animal Kingdom copycat because I’ve never tried the ones sold there. But they look pretty close to all the pictures I’ve seen and I’d use all the same words to describe how good they are!
Firm but chewy layers. The key to a good ice cream sandwich, whether it’s a classic Neapolitan ice cream sandwich or chocolate chip ice cream cookie sandwiches, is to ensure that the layers stay soft enough to bite through when frozen. That took some trial and error here, especially for the cookie dough, but I’m happy to say we nailed it.
Store well for months. It does take a bit of effort to make these brownie cookie dough ice cream sandwiches, but the good news is that one batch makes 14 to 21 ice cream sandwiches AND they freeze well. When stored properly, they can last for the entire summer in the freezer (not that I would ever anticipate them lasting that long)!

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake

Lindsay — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:02:50 +0000

Creamy vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two layers of chewy cookies in this Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake recipe. With mini chocolate chips decorating the outside, it’s like a chipwich ice cream sandwich, but in full cake form!

I’ve been making this chocolate chip cookie ice cream cake for well over a decade now. In fact, I first shared it way back in 2015! Since then, I’ve updated the recipe to make it even better.

The previous version of this ice cream cake was delicious, but I used my chocolate chip cookie cake as the bottom layer, and it was so thick that it could be hard to cut through when frozen. So we did a lot of testing to get a cookie that says a little softer when frozen, and we divided it into two layers. That way, you still get just as much cookie, but the two layers make it easier to cut. Plus, now it feels more like a chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich, which was one of my favorite treats as a kid!

I’ve made many different ice cream cakes over the years, ranging from classics like copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake and Neopolitan ice cream cake to decadent, over-the-top favorites like cake batter fudge brownie ice cream cake and Oreo brookie ice cream cake. But there’s just something about the simplicity of this chocolate chip cookie ice cream cake that keeps it a family favorite that gets requested again and again.

Why We Love This Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake

Two desserts in one. This recipe gives you chewy chocolate chip cookies and creamy vanilla ice cream together in every bite.
The cookie stays soft. I went to great lengths testing a cookie that stayed soft enough to slice when frozen, but still had a great cookie texture. This one is perfect!
Great to make ahead. This ice cream cake is ideal for making a day in advance, as it needs to chill for 5-6 hours once assembled. It stays good for up to a week, so feel free to assemble it even two days ahead.
Customize the flavor & toppings. Feel free to customize this ice cream cake with your favorite ice cream and decorate it however you’d like.

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Kahlua Ice Cream Pie

Lindsay — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:59:26 +0000

This delicious Kahlua Ice Cream Pie is a copycat version. A homemade Oreo crust is filled with no churn Kahlua ice cream and chunks of Oreo cookies. In addition to chocolate, you’ll taste vanilla, rum and coffee in every bite!

Why You’ll Love Kahlua Ice Cream Pie

Ice cream pies make the perfect dessert for all kinds of special occasions, and this Kahlua Ice Cream Pie is no exception! It uses a simple, flavorful ice cream filling that tastes amazing. Let me tell you all about it!

Better than the original. This recipe is a copycat version of the Kahlua Ice Cream Pie at On The Border Mexican Cantina and Grill, which we love. It’s delicious and I know you’ll fall in love with it too.
Kahlua flavor. If you’ve never had Kahlua before, you’re in for a real treat. It’s a glorious mix of vanilla, rum and coffee. You’ll get all that Kahlua flavor in the ice cream and whipped cream topping!
No churn ice cream. Speaking of the ice cream, it’s a no churn recipe! No awkward ice cream machines here friends. You’ll love how easy, creamy and wonderful the ice cream turns out with so little effort.
Homemade Oreo crust. The whole pie is nestled into a homemade Oreo crust. Its crisp, chocolatey texture is the perfect compliment to the creamy filling.

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Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

Lindsay — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:03:49 +0000

This delicious Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie is an easy no-bake dessert that’s perfect for Fall. The no-churn pumpkin ice cream is perfectly spiced and so creamy! It’s great to make ahead and sure to satisfy your pumpkin cravings!

Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

I love pumpkin in the Fall! It’s hard to have enough time to enjoy all the things I want to. This ice cream pie is totally on that list and one of the great things about it is that you can make it when you have time, freeze it and enjoy it when you’re ready. Perfect for a busy season! Need another reason to make it?

Easy to make. This festive fall pie is a crowd-favorite, and it’s so easier to make. No need to take up space in the oven – or even the fridge. Quickly mix everything together, add it to your crust and freeze.
Flavorful. Not only is the creamy filling full of delightful pumpkin flavor, but it also uses warm fall spices to make it extra festive. Plus, the vanilla wafer crust provides a buttery, crunchy base that wonderfully complements the filling. Are you drooling yet?
Perfect for fall. Those of us who love ice cream (and ice cream pie!) want the rest of the world to know that it’s a year-round dessert. It doesn’t matter how chilly it is outside. That cold, sweet, creamy ice cream is always super satisfying — especially when it’s all dressed up for the fall holidays!

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No Churn Cake Batter Ice Cream Pie

Lindsay — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:46:04 +0000

This Cake Batter Ice Cream Pie has a light, creamy no-churn ice cream filling that’s flavored with cake mix! It’s full of colorful sprinkles and set in a vanilla wafer crust. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and no machine required!

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