introduction

This cake mixes a warm cookie and cold ice cream. It feels fun and easy. You can make it for kids or for a party. If you like cold sweets, try this too: apple pie ice cream delight.

why make this recipe

You make this cake for joy and ease. It tastes like cookie dough and ice cream at once. You can make it ahead and serve when guests come. It fits many tastes. For a rich cake idea, see best double chocolate cake.

how to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake

You make a cookie base and then add ice cream on top. You bake the cookie in a springform pan. You let it cool, then add soft ice cream. Freeze it hard, then add cream and cookie bits. For a small cookie idea, look at blueberry cheesecake swirl cookies.

Ingredients :

3/4 cup salted butter (room temperature)
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1.5 quarts Cookie dough ice cream
4 oz Cool Whip
Mini Chips Ahoy
Chocolate sauce

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
Add the flour and baking soda and mix until fully combined. The dough will be thick.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Press the dough into an even layer in the bottom of the cake pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let it cool mostly in the cake pan, then move to a cooling rack to cool all the way.
While the cookie cools, take the ice cream out of the freezer and let it soften a bit.
Put the cooled cookie back into the springform pan.
Top the cookie with the ice cream and spread into an even layer. Place in the freezer to freeze completely.
Once frozen, remove the cake from the springform pan. Pipe the edges with whipped cream.
Fill the top of the cake with chopped Mini Chips Ahoy cookies and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Freeze until you are ready to serve. Thaw for about 10 minutes before you cut and serve.

how to serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake

Cut the cake with a warm knife for clean slices. Let each slice sit 8–12 minutes to soften before you eat. Add extra chocolate sauce or extra chips on top. You can pair a slice with a small scoop of plain ice cream or a warm drink. Try a sweet bread on the side, for example carrot spice loaf.

how to store Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake

Keep the cake in the freezer in an airtight box or wrap it well with foil. It will last two to three weeks. If you put slices in the fridge they melt fast, so only do that if you will eat them soon. When you take out a slice, let it sit 10 minutes before you eat.

tips to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake

Use room temp butter so the dough blends well.
Press the dough in one thin, even layer for even bake.
Do not overbake the cookie. Take it out when the edge looks light gold.
Let the ice cream soften a little so you can spread it smooth.
Freeze the whole cake well before you take it out of the pan.
For a twist, try a nut or banana mix like this brown butter banana bread idea for more flavor.

variation (if any)

You can swap the cookie chips for white chocolate or nuts. Use a different ice cream like vanilla, mint, or cookie dough. You can make two thin cookie layers and ice cream in the middle for a sandwich style cake.

FAQs

Q: Can I use another pan size?
A: Yes. Use a pan that holds the same cake depth. You may need to change the bake time a bit.

Q: Can I use homemade ice cream?
A: Yes. Let it soften just like store ice cream. Then pack and freeze it well.

Q: How long do I thaw a slice?
A: About 10 minutes at room heat gives a soft but firm slice.

Q: Can I make parts ahead?
A: Yes. You can bake the cookie and freeze it. Add ice cream later and freeze again.

Conclusion

You can find more step by step ideas at Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake | Life Love and Sugar for a similar cake. For a big sandwich style idea, see Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Love to be in ….