Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream

Rich and creamy vanilla ice cream exploding with pieces of homemade chocolate chip cookies is what chocolate chip cookie ice cream is and what makes it so irresistible. This is an ice cream that will keep you coming back for more!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream

Not to be confused with chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, this ice cream is made of chunks of homemade (or bakery-style) chocolate chip cookies tucked into creamy rich vanilla ice cream. I love this ice cream when made with these cookies or these cookies.

The salt is optional, but I love that little something extra that it adds. Feel free to skip it if salted chocolate isn’t your thing.

The key to the overall texture of the finished ice cream is simply that the cookies be chewy and not too crispy. We aren’t looking for a crunchy bite in the ice cream, we want chewiness to remain when they’re frozen! They should retain their signature texture and flavors when they have been layered into the ice cream.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Take this to the next level by layering scoops of this ice cream between a couple of soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies. And for a fun twist on this combination, scoop the ice cream between a couple of Monster Cookies and tuck them into the freezer.

For a minty twist, try sandwiching this ice cream between two mint chocolate chip cookies. Or if you’re feeling a little extra, layer it between two chocolate chip cookie blondies!

Cookie Ice Cream

To make this cookie packed ice cream, you’ll need the following ingredients:

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

Combine the cream, milk, sugars, salt, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

While the ice cream is churning, chop the cookies into small pieces. When the ice cream finishes churning, scoop a portion of it into an airtight container and layer with cookie pieces. Repeat until all of the ice cream and cookies have been used.

Place in the freezer until ready to serve. Serve with extra cookies, if desired.

Are you a huge fan of cookie laden ice cream? We’ve got so many options here on BFK!

If you grew up with and love Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies, then you’ll likely love Chips Ahoy ice cream, too. This classic cookies and cream ice cream recipe is irresistible.

Bring some true-blue fun to the party with Cookie Monster ice cream. And for all those Biscoff lovers out there (and you know there are many of you!) we have cookie butter ice cream.

With over 100 ice cream recipes here to choose from, there’s sure to be an ice cream for everyone! If you’re new to making ice cream, the best and easiest vanilla ice cream is a great place to start.

These are my favorite inexpensive containers for storing ice cream. They’re perfect for gifting (who doesn’t love homemade ice cream?) storage, re-using, etc. I write the flavors on the lids with a sharpie and it washes off with dish soap.

I have more ice cream scoops than I can keep track of at this point and I definitely play favorites. This ice cream scoop does the best job ever of cutting through firm ice cream and still delivers a pretty scoop. It gets bonus points for being one of the least expensive scoops I own as well.

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