There's nothing more satisfying than our recipes for ice cream sandwiches on a hot summer day. Short on time? Try one of our picks for the best store-bought ice cream sandwiches.
The Best Recipes for Ice Cream Sandwiches
Updated on Jan. 10, 2023
Almost It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches
You’ll discover why these ice cream sandwiches are so popular in San Francisco. It’s snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a touch of chocolate. Swap the vanilla ice cream for your favorite flavor, such as chocolate, caramel or cherry. —Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California
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Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These chilly gluten-free ice cream sandwiches are perfect for hot, sunny days. The gluten-free chocolate cookie is so tasty you could eat it plain…but you won't want to miss out on the ice cream! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Drizzled with strawberry-infused white chocolate and topped with crunchy pretzels, these sweet and salty strawberry ice cream sandwiches will always be a hit.
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Ice Cream Sandwich RecipeÂ
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Why settle for store-bought ice cream sandwiches when you can have ones that taste even better and aren't that difficult to make? —Kea Fisher, Bridger, Montana
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They’re fun to eat no matter what your age. —Amber Wahl, Acampo, California
Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches
Donut ice cream sandwiches are an easy, decadent treat. Use store-bought donuts, ice cream, and any toppings for endless flavor combinations.
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Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re tight on time, you can use store-bought cookies, but I highly recommend making these oatmeal chocolate cookies from scratch. These ice cream sandwiches are pure fun. Sometimes I decorate the sides of the sandwiches with colorful jimmies, too. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Quick Icebox Sandwiches
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother liked making these cool, creamy ice cream sandwiches when I was growing up in the States because they’re so quick to fix. Then I made them for my three kids.—Sandy Armijo, Naples, Italy
Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches
These homemade butter pecan ice cream sandwiches are a perfect pairing for the dog days of summer!
Love these cold sandwiches? Learn how to make ice cream sandwiches.
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Ice Cream Wafflewiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A wafflewich is a masterpiece of textures with chewy waffles, smooth ice cream, gooey caramel syrup and crunchy pecans. This is cold storage comfort food. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we build this cool dessert. —Heather Pilon, Winslow, Maine
Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Talk about a magic mashup! This birthday cake ice cream sandwich recipe combines two of our favorite treats into one sprinkle-covered dessert.
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Candy Craze Ice Cream Sandwiches
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These ice cream sandwiches have a little bit of everything in them to satisfy all your cravings. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
