Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Pistachio Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches—an irresistible summer treat! Crunchy nutty cookies cradle rich, creamy pistachio ice cream, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for sunny days or festive gatherings, these sandwiches will take you back to carefree childhood summers with every bite. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw pistachios, chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 pint pistachio ice cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, sandwich pistachio ice cream between two cookies, pressing gently.
- Roll edges in extra chopped pistachios if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Swap out pistachios for walnuts or almonds for a different flavor. Try using flavored ice creams like salted caramel or chocolate chip for unique twists.