Tender vanilla cookies sandwiched around creamy ice cream make for a simple and fun way to enjoy your favorite ice cream brands. Grab your ice cream flavor of choice and whip these up today!
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 14
Ingredients
1cup(227g)unsalted butter, softened
½cup(60g)confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1tablespoonpure vanilla extract
½teaspoonsalt
2cups(260g)all-purpose flour, sifted
½cupmix-ins, optional
Instructions
In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until combined and creamy.
Beat in the vanilla and salt. Add the flour and beat on low until combined. Beat in the mix-ins if using.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
Roll each disc of dough to 1/4-inch thick. Use a 2 and 1/2 inch round cookie cutter to cut cookies and place them 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 9-10 minutes. Cookies should be soft and appear underbaked. Leave the cookies on the cookie sheet to cool completely.
Sandwich ice cream between 2 cookies. Serve immediately or place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month.