These soft batch vegan Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies makes any ice cream extra special! Egg free and dairy free, simply delicious! Vegan. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Rodelle. All opinions are my own.

Recipe Inspiration

This week just keeps getting better. My mosquito bite issue is under control and after flashing my heart filled eyes over vegan Bourbon Soaked Cherry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, I knew I wanted to take this recipe to the next level.

Can there even be another level?

This Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies recipe take me back to ice cream man days… You know, the truck with the annoying music playing, which, as a kid, was the most beautiful music one could hear. I can hear my brother screamin’ now…

…..I C E C R E A M Maaaaaaannnn……. feverishly looking for someone to give him quick cash as the obnoxious truck rounded the corner on those hot, Texas Summer days.

A New Take on Ice Cream Sandwiches

Thing is, these Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies aren’t the stick-to-your-fingers of yesterday’s ice cream sandwich. They are pillow soft without the sticky, yet firm enough to hold up to slightly softened ice cream. No one will ever know these are vegan ice cream sandwich cookies.

How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies

Planning ahead is key to creating these vegan Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies so that when ready to share, they come together with ease.

First , soften the ice cream by holding it at room temperature then spread it into a small baking pan. Freeze.

Second , in a stand mixer, mix the brown sugar, coconut oil, and extract. Next mix in the apple sauce and the sifted flour, cocoa powder and salt.

Third , allow the dough to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Fourth , roll out the dough and cut into cookies. Chill briefly then bake.

Last, assemble the ice cream sandwiches.

Share shortly after assembly for a soft cookie and creamy ice cream set.

Elevate Your Cookies

For this recipe, I tried Rodelle Kitchen’s Chocolate Extract for the first time. Previously, I made these cookies with Vanilla Extract.

I was skeptical. I mean, how could a rich vegan chocolate ice cream cooke cookie tease out any more chocolate flavor and why bother with another extract taking up precious real estate in my pantry?

Now I know. Rodelle’s Chocolate Extract adds an in-depth chocolate richness and takes these cookies from delicious to over the top decadent. But, vanilla is always a good choice if chocolate extract is unavailable!

A Few Recipe Notes

The ice cream can be prepared and cookies made at least two days in advance. Hold these two separately however and assemble just before serving. Keeping the assembled sandwiches in the freezer will freeze the cookies and it will be difficult to eat the sandwich without a bunch of squeeze-out!

Dark Chocolate Cocoa Nib Ice Cream. Your favorite ice cream can be used for these ice cream sandwich cookies. I love these vegan homemade ice creams: Bourbon Soaked Cherry Ice Cream

To cut the cookies I use a round 3″ biscuit cutter . A floured large rim glass jar works too!

Vanilla extract can be subbed for the chocolate extract.

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