Get ready to experience a nostalgic twist on a classic treat that will transport you back to childhood summers! These Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches are not just a dessert - they're a delicious journey of creamy, chewy, sweet perfection that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Imagine the warm, comforting flavor of homemade oatmeal cookies embracing a cool, smooth vanilla ice cream center - it's the ultimate dessert that promises to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in rolled oats using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheets for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Remove vanilla ice cream from freezer and let soften for 5-10 minutes to make spreading easier.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous scoop of softened ice cream on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.
- Immediately wrap each ice cream sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1 hour to set.
- Before serving, let sandwiches sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly for easier eating.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy consistency.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before adding ice cream to prevent melting.
- For neater sandwiches, use a cookie scoop to create uniform-sized cookies.
- Wrap sandwiches individually in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
- For an extra touch, roll the edges of the sandwich in chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips before freezing.
- If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before assembling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 75mg
