This homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe will put anything store-bought to shame, with outer layers chewy chocolate sandwich and your favorite ice cream in the center.

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Three homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches, two of them with chocolate ice cream and one vanilla, stacked on top of each other, ready to enjoy.

I bet Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches will be your new Summer addiction

My tweenager says these homemade ice cream sandwiches are the absolute “GOAT” (greatest of all time). Picture outer layers of chewy chocolate brownie, with your favorite ice cream flavor sandwiched in the middle. You could even press sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed Oreos etc around the outsides. They are so easy and FUN to make, plus you can store them in the freezer all summer long.

How to make Ice Cream Sandwiches:

Brownie Layer: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a half sheet size pan (18″x13″) and spray lightly with cooking spray. Pour brownie batter into an even layer in the pan then bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.

Two images showing brownies being baked in a half sheet pan to use for the best ice cream sandwiches.

Assemble: After brownies have cooled, carefully lift parchment paper from the pan and cut a line down the center, hamburger-style, so there are two large, equal-size sides. Spread softened ice cream over the top of one of the layers then add the other layer on top, creating a brownie ice cream sandwich. Freeze for several hours before cutting into squares.

Two images showing vanilla ice cream being spread on top of half of a pan of brownies then after the chocolate and vanilla ice cream sandwiches are cut and ready to serve.

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

The best part about this summer dessert is that it keeps well in the freezer for 2-3 months. You can freeze the whole pan, covered tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, or store the cut ice cream sandwiches in an airtight container or freezer bag.

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Recipe

Three homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches, two of them with chocolate ice cream and one vanilla, stacked on top of each other, ready to enjoy.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Freeze 3 hours
Total 3 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a bakers half sheet size pan (18’’x13’’) with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Chocolate Sandwich Batter: In a mixing bowl, add sugar and oil stir until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add cocoa powder and mix. Stir in salt, flour, and vanilla then stir until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Remove ice cream from fridge about 20 minutes before assembling.
  • Assemble: Lift parchment paper to remove brownies from the pan. Cut the pan of brownies in half, creating two large rectangles of equal size. Use scissors to cut the parchment paper down the middle. Spread softened ice cream over the top of one of the layers. Flip the other chocolate layer on top. Cover with palstic wrap and freeze for several house.
  • Cut into ice cream sandwiches. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Freezing Instructions: You can freeze the whole pan, covered tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, or store the cut ice cream sandwiches in an airtight container or freezer bag, for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 64IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg

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I originally shared this recipe June 2019. Updated May 2024.

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  1. I really want to try this recipe, but I’m trying to avoid vegetable/ canola oils. Do you think avocado oil would work for this recipe??

  2. 5 stars
    This is so good and easy. I am NOT a fan of the store-bought ice cream sandwiches, but these are THE BEST. I am planning to make a few different flavors for my mom’s 77th Surprise Birthday Party.
    Can you tell me HOW LONG they can stay in the freezor and still taste moist and great?

  3. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. The only things I did differently from the recipe is I used Hersey’s Special Dark Cocoa and I roughly chopped some Guittard Bittersweet Baking Wafers and added to the batter at the end. I’ve made them twice now and have gotten rave reviews from friends. Everyone wanted the recipe. Thanks so much for a great recipe!

  4. 5 stars
    These were really easy and very good! My kids and I ate several and left the rest in the freezer for tomorrow!