Seeing my Granddaughter’s eyes light up when I took these delights out of the freezer was a thrill.  I love taking something simple and making it into something new. The perfect treat for those jump in the pool hot summer days!  No special ingredients.  Just toppings you have leftover from baking or making ice cream Sundays.  Of course it’s all about the crispy on the outside and tender on the inside buttery cookie! Look below for lots of ideas on how to alter the flavors of this easy to make recipe!

How to Make Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

OATMEAL COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe below in recipe card

• 1¼ cups unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
• 1 (1.5 quart) container vanilla ice cream
• assorted toppings: sprinkles, mini M&M’s, mini chocolate chips, nuts

OATMEAL COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix on medium high until fluffy.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add dry mixture to the butter mixture, mix until combined.
5. Stir in the oats and nuts.
6. Using an ice cream scoop, place a level scoop of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet-NOTE-ONLY 6 COOKIES PER TRAYS.
7. Bake 14 minutes.
8. Transfer finished cookies to a wire cooling rack.
9. While cookies are cooling set up your work station (sprinkles, candy, and nuts).
10. Also, set out ice cream 20 minutes before scooping.

ICE CREAM SANDWICHES INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place a cookie on the palm of your hand, put a large scoop of ice cream in the center.
2. Making sure you give the bottom cookie plenty of stability with your palm, smash another cookie on top and make the ice cream ooze out.
3. Roll in toppings and place on a cookie sheet.
4. When cookie sheet is full, place in the freezer to freeze again.
5. Once cookie sandwiches are frozen place in freezer safe airtight container with small pieces of parchment or wax paper between each sandwich.

How to Make Semi Homemade Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Nothing compares to homemade oatmeal cookies, but if you find yourself in a pinch using store bought cookies will work.

Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Alternative Ideas

CHOCOLATE DIPPED COOKIES: Use Ghirardelli chocolate wafers. Pour into a microwave safe bowl, heat 1 minute, stir until melted and creamy. Drop the flat side of the each cookie into the melted chocolate, pull up from the chocolate leaving the top of the cookies without chocolate. Place on a piece of parchment paper to harden.

TOPPINGS: Toffee bits, ground freeze dried cinnamon apples

ICE CREAM: Apple Pie Ice Cream: Stir in finely diced apple pie filling and ground cinnamon to vanilla ice cream. Smash a piece of leftover apple pie into softened vanilla ice cream. Put back in the freezer to harden. Any kind OF CARAMEL ICE CREAM, BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM, and PRALINES AND CREAM ICE CREAM.

How to Store Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Put ice cream sandwiches in a freezer safe airtight container. Place a small piece of parchment paper or wax paper between each sandwich. This will help keep the sandwiches from sticking together. Will stay fresh frozen up to 3 months.

In conclusion, homemade oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches are a delicious and versatile treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. As we have explored throughout this article, these treats are not only easy to make, but also customizable to suit your taste buds and dietary preferences. From using different types of ice cream to adding in unique ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts, the possibilities are endless.

But beyond their deliciousness, homemade oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches represent so much more. They remind us of the simple joys in life, the joy of creating something with our own hands and the joy of indulging in a tasty treat. They also bring people together, whether it’s a family baking session or sharing them with friends at a summer barbecue.

I urge you, take the time to bake these homemade oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches and share them with your loved ones. And who knows, it may just become a beloved tradition in your household. Keep experimenting, keep enjoying, and keep indulging in life’s simple pleasures.💗Sheryl