Monster Ice Cream Cookies: Delicious 7 Steps Guide

Introduction

Summer Dessert: Monster Ice Cream Cookies! These chewies are, in fact, not the kind of cookie at all; Instead, they’re the end-all-be-all best-ever amazing-most-delicious-next-level-cool-as-ice real deal Monster Ice Cream Cookies.  Read on and find out how to make homemade Monster Ice Cream Cookies completely from scratch, as well as offering flavors with mix-ins in between together, plus great serving & storing practices. So get ready to enjoy a summer full of ice-cream cookie heaven!

Ingredients Needed for Homemade Monster Ice Cream Cookies

First of all, you only need to buy a pack or two for the cookie part and then whatever kind of ice cream is your fav.  When you make Monster Ice Cream Cookies at home, this is great because different people have their preferences when it comes to flavors and mix-ins.

For the Cookie Dough:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, crushed cookies, sprinkles, or nuts)

For the Ice Cream Filling:

• 2 pints of ice cream for a more homemade touch, try making your ice cream: 2 pints of any flavor you like.
• Optional: Mix-ins for the ice cream filling pack of mix ins (eg., chocolate chips or marshmallows) optional: crushed candy bars, fruit chunks & caramel/fudge swirls

Additional Equipment:

• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowls
• Cookie scoop or spoon
• Ice cream scoop
• Plastic wrap or airtight containers for storage

Step-by-Step Instructions on Making the Cookie Dough

Step 1: Preheat the Oven and also Prepare Baking Sheets

Oven to 350°F (175°C) — Line baking sheets with parchment paper. It also ensures that your cookies cook evenly & do not stick to the

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients for Monster Ice Cream Cookies

Mix the flour with baking salt. Set this mixture aside.

Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars

After beating, at the 3-minute mark, your batter should be fluffy /lb. It will be ready in approx 3-4 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Eggs and Vanilla

Pour in the eggs, one at a time, and mix. Add the vanilla extract, and combine well.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Add the dry ingredients. But do not overmix or the cookies will turn out tough.

Step 6: Fold in the Mix-ins

With a light hand, fold in any mix-ins — chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or nuts to add interest and flavor to the cookie dough.

Step 7: Scoop the Cookie Dough

Using a cookie scoop, portion dough into balls and place on your prepared baking sheets. Please space cookies 2 inches apart as they will spread in the oven.

Step 8: Bake the Cookies

Bake in preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are brown and the center slightly puffed but still soft.

Options for Flavors and Mix-Ins for the Ice Cream Filling

What I love most about Monster Ice Cream Cookies is that you can change up the flavor in both the cookie dough and your filling versatility. Try out these flavor combinations as inspiration:

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Cookie Dough Flavors:

• Classic Chocolate Chip: A simple chocolate chip is added to the mix for this familiar favorite to make Monster Ice Cream Cookies.
• Peanut Butter: Stir half cup peanut butter into the batter to make Monster Ice Cream Cookies.
• Funfetti: Brighten up that party-tasty flavor profile for Monster Ice Cream Cookies.
• Double Chocolate: Instead of rolling the scones in sugar, use cocoa powder for half a cup of flour and add white chocolate chips to create a proper double-chocolate fashion.
• Oatmeal Raisin:  Sturdier cookie with an added depth from the oats and chewiness imparted by raisins.

Ice Cream Filling Flavors:

• Vanilla Bean: You’re basic but it goes well with just about any cookie dough.
• Mint Chocolate Chip: Great with chocolate or double chocolate cookies.
• Strawberry Swirl: fresh strawberries layered in each bite.
• Cookies and Cream: double up on the cookie flavor by switching to cookies and cream ice cream.
• Salted Caramel: the dessert for anyone who believes peanut butter or chocolate chip cookies with a sprinkle of salt are among God’s Perfect Foods;

Mix-Ins for the Ice Cream Filling:

• Crushed Candy Bars: Crush a few candies like Snickers or Kit-Kat.
• Fruit Pieces: Add chunks of strawberries, blueberries, or bananas to make it fresher and fruitier.
• Fruit Chunks: Mix in pieces of strawberries, blueberries, or bananas for a fresh and fruity twist.
• Caramel or Fudge Swirls: Swirl in ribbons of caramel or fudge for an added layer of richness.

Assembling and Freezing the Monster Ice Cream Cookies

Step 1: Soften the Ice Cream

Freeze the Monster Ice Cream Cookies together for at least 3 hours or until hard. Assemble your Monster Ice Cream Cookies: Let your purchased/ homemade vanilla ice cream soften slightly so it is workable, about 5 –10 minutes on the counter. It should be scoopable but not too runny.

Step 2: Assemble the Ice Cream Sandwiches

Scoop a large spoon of softened ice cream over one cooled cookie on the flat side. Place a second cookie on top of the frosting to make a sandwich. Note: You do not want to press hard as you will cause the ice cream filling to ooze out.

Step 3: Freeze the Sandwiches

Once made, assemble the ice cream sandwiches and place them on a baking sheet to chill. Freeze for at least 2 hours.

Tips for Serving the Finished Product

Serving:

• Play Up the Perimeter: Dip or Sprinkle Instead of prepping a bunch of extra sides, consider dabbling around with something as simple as rolling your freshly assembled ice cream sandwich’s edge in mini chocolate chips (or sprinkles! nuts!) before you pop it back into the freezer.
• Once the Monster Ice Cream Cookies are set, you have a delicious cold treat ready to be devoured right from out of your freezer! If they are too firm, let them come to room temperature a minute before you want to eat.

Storing:

• To store: They should last in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
• To avoid soggy cookies: How to keep your cookies from getting too soft once the Cookies are baked, make sure they have completely cooled before frosting and assembling. You also want to be sure not to soften the ice cream too much as you assemble them because it will make your cookies go all soggy on you.

Conclusion: Enjoy Your Delicious Homemade Monster Ice Cream Cookies All Summer Long!

One of the best ways to cool off in summer while eating dessert is ice cream cookie sandwiches. This dessert is also highly customizable, from whatever fillings you want to the forever variety of flavors going through your head. These Monster Ice Cream Cookies will be a hit whether you are hosting summer barbecues or just want to treat yourself. Well get all of your ingredients together and follow along because it is time to make some sugar cookie ice cream sandwich cookies with love.

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