Description
A standard ice cream sandwich holds frozen ice cream between two baked cookies. However, elevated salted caramel ice cream sandwiches take this concept to a new level. They pair chewy baked cookies with velvety vanilla ice cream. Thick ribbons of sticky caramel and sea salt granules are mixed directly into the center.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- ½ cup thick caramel sauce
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before assembling.
- Make the filling: Gently swirl the caramel sauce and flaky sea salt into the softened vanilla ice cream. Don’t overmix—you want visible caramel swirls.
- Assemble: Place a scoop of the ice cream mixture onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie and gently press to form a sandwich.
- Freeze: Place the sandwiches on a lined tray and freeze for at least 2–3 hours, or until firm.
- Serve straight from the freezer. For extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt.
Notes
For neat ice cream sandwiches, freeze the cookies for about 15 minutes before assembling. Store the finished sandwiches in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking & Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390 kcal
Keywords: salted caramel ice cream sandwich, homemade caramel ice cream sandwiches, salted caramel cookie sandwiches