The Best Cookies for Ice Cream Sandwiches

Want to make a super quick after-school snack for your kids that is so easy, and fool-proof? We are sharing The BEST Cookies for Ice Cream Sandwiches which happen to be Chips Ahoy! Now available in 2-count multipacks, these perfectly portioned snack packs make the best cookies for ice cream sandwiches! Add sprinkles, or Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips for a fun, warmer-weather dessert in minutes! This post is sponsored by Mondelez. All views expressed are that of our own.

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A tablespoon-sized scoop of sweet, and creamy ice cream is tucked in-between two NABISCO Chips Ahoy! Finished off with mini chocolate chips or sprinkles, these ice cream sandwiches or cookiewiches are kid-friendly and easy to assemble.

Easy Lunchbox Snacks

Now that my kids are back to in-person learning, we have started packing their lunches again. It took a lot of getting used to since we have not had to do it in over a year, but we are finally in the swing of things.

The trick is to stock up on their favorites from Walmart. These include the following easy lunchbox snacks:

• RITZ Bits Variety 20 Count
• RITZ Portion Pack 18 Count
• Chips Ahoy! 18 Count
• Snacking Essentials Variety 30 Count

We will also be stocking up on these for our 1,500 mile summer road trip! You never realize how hungry you get driving for hours on end! This year, we will be well-stocked with LOTS of variety!

Fast After School Snack Idea

While these NABISCO cracker & cookie solutions are an amazing snack idea, we love to go the extra mile around here! Our kids look forward to a tasty after school or dinner snack so these Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches made with Chips Ahoy! are their favorite summertime treat. I love that they are so quick and easy to make! Let’s explore everything you’ll need to recreate these for your family.

Ingredients

Before starting this recipe, you’ll want to verify that you have the following ingredients from Walmart:

Ice Cream – You can use any variety you prefer. We used vanilla since it is so versatile.

Cookies – We used NABISCO Chips Ahoy! You can find these in a variety of sizes at Walmart including Chips Ahoy! 18 Count. These are perfect for on-the-go snacking, in lunchboxes, or pretty much anytime!

They are sturdy and easily fit a generous tablespoon-sized scoop of ice cream in between each cookie. NABISCO Multipacks are the perfectly portioned, portable snack for kids and adults. You can find them at Walmart in new larger-sized variety packs, and single to-go packs from brands like RITZ, Chips Ahoy, and OREO.

Add-ins – We love Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or standard sprinkles to add a classic touch to our simple ice cream sandwiches.

Equipment and Supplies Needed

We used the following equipment and supplies to make this recipe. Items that are optional or can be substituted will be noted.

• Rimmed Baking Sheet – To Freeze these sandwiches if you plan on making some ahead of time.
• Plastic baggies – Snack sized baggies can be used to store these for a quick after-school snack.
• Tablespoon-sized cookie scoop – This was the perfect sized tool to get the ideal portion of ice cream in-between each Chips Ahoy! Cookie.

Directions

These Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are so simple and take minutes to make! Simply unwrap your Chips Ahoy! 18 Count. One package makes a filling frozen sandwich treat!

Add one tablespoon-sized scoop of ice cream on the bottom cookie. Top the ice cream with the additional cookie to form the sandwich. If you’re making these ahead of time, line them up on a baking sheet. I like to pre-make them for quick after-school snacks (my kids have returned to in-person learning).

Once they are all assembled, place them in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up a bit. Then, roll them in your choice of sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips. If you are making them ahead of time, return them to the freezer for 10 minutes to firm them up before packaging them to store in the freezer.

Recipe Tips

This recipe is easy to make if you know the right tips and tricks! Here are my tips for ensuring your Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies come out perfectly.

Cookies

Even though we are totally digging the NABISCO Chips Ahoy! Original Real Chocolate Chip Cookies, 0.77 oz, 18 count. Chips Ahoy! come in many varieties and they ALL would be wonderful for these mini-ice cream sandwiches!

Melting

If you find your ice cream is melting, you can freeze your cookies in between each step. My cookies were fine while working with them, but it was a chilly day (68 degrees). Thankfully, these refreeze rather quickly so freezing them before adding sprinkles for 10 minutes or so can quickly help them recover.

Storage

If you want to store your Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, just follow these easy steps.

Once your cookiewiches are fully assembled, place them on a baking sheet and freeze them for 10-15 minutes. Once they are firm and no longer melty, wrap them in double layers of plastic wrap to store them. You can also add them to snack-sized plastic baggies. These will last about a week or so for best taste wrapped in plastic wrap or in a small bag, but will last up to 3 months if stored via a vacuum sealer–but will they really last that long?

Recipe

Follow the recipe below to make Chips Ahoy! Ice Cream Sandwiches. This recipe makes 9 Single-Sized SERVINGS, but you can adjust the recipe card for other serving sizes.

Love Walmart??–So do we! Shop online using Walmart Online Grocery Pickup, delivery, or shop-instore to purchase NABISCO Multipacks! They are the perfect on-the-go lunch/snack for school lunches, after school snacking, beach days, & more! Add a few packs to your bag to keep hungry bellies satisfied.