Summer is basically the only time during the year when college students can feel like kids again. Along with the stress-free and fun of summer comes the heat. These are the perfect ice cream sandwiches for you to try in order to cool off on those hot summer days.
1. Chocolate Donut, Nutella, and Coffee Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Bernard Wen
This is definitely a twist on your traditional ice cream sandwich. It is made with a donut instead of two cookies. With a scoop or two of coffee ice cream and a smear of Nutella packed inside its donut shell, your mouth won’t be able to stop watering until you’ve had a bite. Bonus the coffee ice cream can act as midday pick-me-up. Check out these other pick-me-up snacks.
2. Brownie & Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
This recipe is another amazing remix to the traditional ice cream sandwich. As we’ve known for years, through introduction of the slutty brownie (find the recipe here), brownie and cookie dough go together perfectly. This sandwich puts the pair together once again but this time by making the cookie dough into ice cream form. And who doesn’t love cookie dough ice cream?
3. Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough & Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Sarah Yanofsky
Using cookie dough in recipes seems to be a very common trend and this ice cream sandwich is the epitome of that trend. With snickerdoodle cookie dough and pumpkin ice cream, the cinnamon and the sweetness of both are the best combination. This sandwich is also perfect in the case of an “Indian Summer” so it gives you the feels of fall but you can still cool off.
4. Fruity Pebbles & Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Imagine two Rice Krispie treats as the cookies in an ice cream sandwich, expect these Rice Krispie treats are actually made of Fruity Pebbles. This ice cream sandwich is a very sweet but definitely yummy way to start the day. I mean, it’s okay to have dessert for breakfast if it’s made of cereal, right? Here are some other healthy dessert like breakfast recipes if you love the dessert for breakfast combo, like me.
5. Cinnabon & Cinnabon Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Ever felt like your cinnamon bun was missing something? Well, this ice cream sandwich is your solution. With cinnamon rolls grilled in a waffle iron and cinnamon bun ice cream in the middle, this is the perfect sweet treat. With cinnamon bun icing drizzled across the top, it’s an ooey-gooey ice cream sandwich that will satisfy all your summer cravings.
6. Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Alvin Zhou
This is an amazingly easy recipe. Only two ingredients necessary: 1 pint of ice cream of any flavor and 2 rolls of cookie dough. Just freeze the sandwich for an hour or two and then top with Nutella or marshmallows. Each bite is heavenly goodness, you might just cry once they’re gone.
7. Biscuit, Strawberries, & Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
If you are in need of an ice cream sandwich fit for brunch or tea time then this sandwich is a must. With soft biscuits packed with fresh strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this will become a go. It’s simple yet oh-so-sweet.
8. Chocolate Fudge Cookie & Hazelnut Gelato Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Zoe Schneider
If you are a chocolate lover then this is the ice cream sandwich for you. Chocolate fudge cookie and hazelnut gelato come together to keep your mouth watering. An ice cream sandwich with the elements of cream, fudge and chocolate can never be passed up.
9. Glazed Donuts & Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
This is another great recipe that replaces the cookie with a donut. If you want to make homemade donuts like a boss be my guest, or follow this simpler recipe. With an easy yet delicious glazed donut and yummy chocolate ice cream, it will become a favorite right off the bat.
10. Sugar Cookies & Banana Split Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Zoe Schneider
Banana split ice cream has fudge and strawberry swirls, pineapple pieces, and mixed nuts that makes it both refreshing and delicious. Put this in between a classic sugar cookie (here’s the perfect recipe for those) and you just can’t go wrong. This sandwich will make you feel like you are spending the day at the carnival with all its candy/nutty goodness.
11. Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Taylor Widom
Another sandwich that is prime in case of an “Indian Summer” is this apple pie crust and apple pie ice cream sandwich. Granny Smith apples, nutmeg, and cinnamon give you all the perfect flavors of fall. It’s clearly a delicious combination that will give you your seasonal fix and help cool you down.
12. Peanut Butter Cookie & Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Zoe Schneider
This is the ice cream sandwich you need if you are craving a Reese’s peanut butter cup. Chocolate ice cream and sweet creamy peanut butter cookies are almost as good as the candy snack. Except, this sandwich will cool you off instead of having you looking for a glass of lemonade to refresh you. In case you still want a glass, make this pineapple lemonade.
13. Chips Ahoy Mini Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Shalayne Pulia
If you are not a big fan of baking then this recipe is for you. Just by using classic Chips Ahoy, you can avoid any cookie disasters. This recipe lets you spice the rest of the sandwich up with strawberries, cacao nibs, bananas, and truffle fudge bar sauce. The ice cream and inner part of the sandwich truly shines.
14. Oatmeal Raisin Cookie & Blueberry Creme Pie Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Zoe Schneider
I personally have a soft spot for oatmeal raisin cookies. They get a bad rap, but hopefully this chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe will show you they can be just as delicious as a normal chocolate chip cookie. The blueberry in the ice cream perfectly complements the raisins and adds some extra personality.
15. Chocolate Chip Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Lindsay Bralower
One of the best combinations of flavors in this world has to be dark chocolate and raspberry. It’s a great sandwich to eat around a late night bonfire if you get sick of all the s’mores consuming. This ice cream sandwich is one that will leave you immediately craving another one.
Enjoy these creative and yummy (must-try) recipes that will cool you off and remind you of eating one of your favorite summer treats.