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Are you looking for a dessert idea that is equally as easy to make as it is delicious?! We have found something so good, we had to share. It’s the perfect Summer treat! Read on for the full recipe!
Summertime in our house is a time to learn new things. My teenager has decided that this year, she wants to learn to bake. So, we printed out a number of recipes, picked up some ingredients and I braced myself for the sugar-fest that was about to happen. I had no idea that her little plan would lead to discovering our new favorite dessert, ice cream sandwiches using no bake cookies.
Her first dessert was a vegan chocolate cake with a chocolate + avocado icing. It was a pretty gutsy recipe for her first baking experience, but I have to be honest, it was really good. Problem is, when she realized that it takes a really long time to make, bake and then cool before you can frost, she basically gave up on trying to bake anything else. If it’s not ready quickly, she wanted nothing to do with it. What good is chocolate cake if you can’t eat it right away?! Right?
So at the risk of having her eat batter out of a bowl all summer, I was on the hunt for something fast. A couple of days later, I came across a video on FB for no bake cookies. As my Nana would yell often, “BINGO!” No baking meant no long wait times and we happened to have everything we needed in the house. Imagine a peanut butter cup with oats. I might even be as bold as to call it more of a candy bar than a cookie.
Her first batch came out really good. She brought them to camp and everyone loved them. The 2nd time around, they came out even better (if that’s possible). I knew they wouldn’t last long, so yesterday, I grabbed them to take some pictures. Without proof it never happened, right? I had to document her yummy creation before it was nothing but a distant memory.
While I was snapping, she suggested that I make them into ice cream sandwiches. GENIUS! Luckily, we had some chocolate chip ice cream in the freezer. I took out our small scooper and voila! The ice cream was such a good combination with the rich, chocolate and peanut butter cookies. Of course we couldn’t end it there. We took it a step further and rolled it in rainbow sprinkles to give it a little color. Rainbows make everything better. Just think about all of the possibilities you could create, just by changing the ice cream flavor.
Imagine banana ice cream rolled in chocolate chips? How about coconut ice cream with shaved coconut and chocolate on the sides? What about chocolate ice cream rolled in chopped peanuts?
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, cut into Tablespoon-sized pieces
- 1 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups instant oats
- Scoop of ice cream (any flavor)
- Sprinkles or chocolate chips for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Cover two cookie sheets with wax or parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine butter, milk, both sugars and cocoa powder in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat.
- Stir ingredients frequently with a wooden spoon until butter is completely melted.
- Increase heat to medium and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
- Boil, still stirring constantly, for 1 minute and then remove from heat.
- Continue to stir the mixture for several seconds.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until peanut butter is completely combined and melted into the mixture.
- Add oats and stir until coated in chocolate.
- Use a small scoop and drop a scoop of mixture onto prepared cookie sheets until all mixture has been used.
- Place cookie sheets in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once cookies are cool, using a small scoop, add a small scoop of your favorite ice cream to the center of one of the cookies (flat side).
- Use a second cookie and place on top of the ice cream, gently pressing down.
- Roll in sprinkles or chocolate chips (or both if you're feeling festive) and enjoy!
What type of ice cream and topping would you use? Comment below and let us know!
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Ghastly Girl
July 17, 2018Oh my gosh that sounds so good! I love no bake cookies but never would have thought to use them for ice cream sandwiches! I am so adding this to my must-try list!
Blair villanueva
July 17, 2018I love this idea of no bake cookies, because I don’t know how to bake! This is an awesome hack!
Jake
July 16, 2018Wow! This cookies looks so delicious. Its a perfect dessert to a party. I would love to try this on my cousin’s birthday.
Shannon Gurnee - Redhead Mom Blog
July 16, 2018This looks like such a yummy treat! I would love to make these with our kids sometime! Thanks for sharing.
Adaezeboltbethel
July 15, 2018Yummmmmm…..y, my stomach sings???
Cat Uy
July 15, 2018this a beautiful treat for my daughter. she will surely love it
Aleese Hughes
July 15, 2018I love no-bake cookies and ice cream! Great combo!
Anosa Malanga
July 15, 2018Wow, my eyes turned wide seeing this and so a little bit of drooling takes place. Who would not want to have something like this too? Definitely making this too probably next week as I have some visitors at home.
Mary Ann
July 14, 2018These look awesome! I will be sharing this recipe with my kids to try out, too. Thanks!
AC
July 14, 2018These looked so delicious I had to post the recipe to my FB group page ‘AC’s Cart Of Foodies’!! Thanks!!!
Vaishali
July 14, 2018These look scrumptious. The feature image had me drooling
Backpacking Series
July 14, 2018Loved this great dessert idea that is easy to make and looks delicious. Best.. Backpacking Series
anshul
July 14, 2018This looked so yummy and delicious. I would love to make it myself.
Deepa
July 13, 2018Delicious recipe. Congrats for this
Beautiful and incredible and superbly written post.
Evelyn Hernandez
July 13, 2018we love no bake recipes, and this one looks amazing, we will try the recipe soon!
Kelly
July 13, 2018these look delicious! I can’t wait to try and make them this summer
Anna
July 13, 2018Always looking for easy and delicious recipes! Looking forward to trying these myself!
up run for life
July 13, 2018I haven’t made no-bake cookies but my kids have had them at family events over the years. I am sure they would love to make ice cream sandwiches with them. I like that I don’t have to turn on the oven for these cookies.
Trina
July 13, 2018Oh My Yumminess! These look incredible, I have to try them this summer for sure, adding the ingredients to my shopping list now. I will have some happy kids!
Sayanti Mahapatra
July 13, 2018Wow, this looks so drool worthy and delicious. I have bookmarked this. Perfect snack for the little hunger.
Cristina - Memories of the Pacific
July 13, 2018Looks delicious! The idea of no baking is great for summer, I hate to turn the oven on in this hot weather.
Esther Irish
July 13, 2018Holy yum! These look so good and super fun.
Bonnie G
July 13, 2018Wow, what a great idea to put the two together! Those look soo good and perfect for a Summer treat.
sammi
July 13, 2018They are so colorful. Those will easily lure my son. Will definitely try this ASAP. Thank you for sharing
Sundeep
July 13, 2018You had me at the cover pic. My heart skipped a beat looking at this chocolaty goodness. Super yummy.
Cassie
July 13, 2018I’ll have to try to make these with my kids, they sound so good and easy
Laura Dove
July 13, 2018Oh wow these look amazing! SO tasty and so easy too! I love no bake recipes, with the children it’s way easier without the oven being involved!
Anosa
July 13, 2018You had me at no bake, these treats look absolutely yummy
Louisa
July 13, 2018Cookies and ice cream are my biggest weakness. Combine both together and I’m on cloud 9. Love a hearty dessert!
Agnes Dela Cruz
July 13, 2018This is yum! Even my teen daughter can make this, and I don’t need to worry about anything burning because it’s no bake!
Blair Villanueva
July 13, 2018I never decline for cookies, and I don’t know how to bake so I like this recipe. I will try it this weekend!
Harish
July 13, 2018Wow, it’s really a great recepie. You’ve nicely explained the preparation. Thanks for posting.?
Stephanie Pass
July 13, 2018What a great idea for ice cream sandwiches! No bake is always a great way to go, especially in the summer.
Neil Alvin Nicerio
July 13, 2018Delicious. How I wish my wife would make one for me. Hehehe. I will bring her to the mall to buy ingredients later. 🙂
Heather Castillo
July 13, 2018Maybe you could surprise her and make them for her!
Maysz
July 13, 2018I love this one! I will try do my own thanks for sharing the ingredients!
Deja Cronley
July 12, 2018These look delicious- I need them in my life!
Jeanine
July 12, 2018Yum! These look and sound amazing. I love a good ice cream sandwich. This one sounds easy!
Jean Exum Sauban
July 12, 2018Oh my God, Heather. Do you have to torture us with this? You start with the peanut butter and chocolate, and then you complete the one-two punch with the ice cream sandwiched in between. I’m actually going to try and repress what I’ve read here. LOL. Take care.
jEHAVA
July 12, 2018THIS LOOKS AMAZING! MY KIDS WOULD LOVE THESE!
Abbi @Pomsly
July 12, 2018I never thought of no-bake cookies with ice cream like this! So yummy!
Lindsey
July 12, 2018These are such a fun treat for summer. Using a no bake cookie is a terrific idea!
Marysa
July 12, 2018What a great idea for summertime. I have no desire to turn on the oven, and it’s nice to have some no-bake recipes. Plus making ice cream cookies is perfect!
Tara
July 12, 2018I love ice cream sandwiches. This recipe sounds perfect for a summer treat!
Ann Snook
July 12, 2018Oh my gosh, I haven’t had no-bake cookies in forever! My mom used to make them all the time. They’re pretty sturdy so they’d make a great ice cream sandwich!
Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor
July 12, 2018Yummy! I love no bake cookies and never thought to use them to make ice cream sandwiches.
Lisa Favre
July 12, 2018This recipe is so fun and colorful – I absolutely love it! I also love the fact that it’s no-bake. No one likes to get too hot or messy in the kitchen during heat waves!
GiGi Eats
July 12, 2018THESE LOOK LIKE ABSOLUTE HEAVEN! And the fact that they’re NO COOK is ONLY THAT MUCH MORE heavenly!!
Juli
July 12, 2018I would be a kid in an instant to eat this over and over again
Kimberly @mommyhoodjoy
July 12, 2018These look so yummy! I HAVE to try these
LavandaMichelle
July 12, 2018What a wonderful post! These look so good, but they are so easy to make. Thanks for this, perfect for the summer!
Ruth I.
July 12, 2018Yum! This is a perfect treat for my niece! She loves to help me out when making dessert and eat a lot of sweets.
aisasami
July 12, 2018I have never tried to make no-bake cookies but I have to try now! I think, for the first attempt, I would make it only chocolate and vanilla because of a lot of Western ingredients are expensive here in Japan (peanut butter can be almost $6 for a tiny jar). But, I want to make this for my Japanese co-workers.
Kita Bryant
July 12, 2018Now these are an awesome summer treat. I would really love to get my hands on some of these!
NurseMandyRN
July 12, 2018Yummy! I’m going to checkout your post on vegan banana bread w/ nuts. I’ll also be looking into the NatureBoxes ?
Valerie
July 12, 2018This looks so good! Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been looking for simple cookie recipes since my mom doesn’t allow me to bake ’cause I’m bad at it. Hahaha.
FlySoulmates
July 12, 2018It looks delicious ! I need to try it !
kelly collins
July 12, 2018I don’t what is happening to me lately…. am becoming a fan of cake unlike before, please does eating cake improve weight gain… I know is fun to ask for weight while others are loosing….
Leslie
July 12, 2018This is so perfect for summer. The kids will love helping make these!
Jenn@Engineermommy
July 12, 2018I’m so impressed with how these came out. They look perfect and like they taste amazing. No bake in the summertime is so necessary.
Charli Bruce
July 12, 2018How easy are these! They look like they would taste so good too, definitely making while we have some great weather at the moment x
Heather
July 12, 2018Oh my husband loves no-bake cookies! This would be fun to do with ice cream! I’m going to have to pin this recipe! I love this!
Glenda Cates
July 12, 2018It has been forever since I have had these Cookies which I learned to make in Home Economics in school but the other day I found the recipe and my husband let me know he also likes them so I think I will get the ingredients and let my son make them for us. And if they want they can add Ice Cream to this although I want mine plan.
Shana b
July 12, 2018It looks delicious. I’d probably also want to give them a try with hazelnut praline or cookies and cream flavour <3
Janet C
July 12, 2018Anything that is no bake is right up my alley with the weather this warm. These look like they would be so delicious.
Princess Quinn
July 12, 2018Maybe Ican substitute rice crisps with oats. I just imagined it would be like a chocolate coated wafer feel to it.
Dom Dalston
July 12, 2018These look absolutely delicious. When you are young you have so much time, yet you can never wait for anything. When you are old and have less time it’s easier to be patient. Anyway bingo indeed. Why wait for a good thing.
Ange
July 12, 2018Oh yum yum yum! I am sooo making these with the kids the next school holidays 🙂
Monidipa Dutta
July 12, 2018Now they are really yummy. I am also a fan of no bake cookies. I will try this recipe out.
Emma Riley
July 12, 2018Wow and wow this cookie recipe is so delicious and its really makes my mouthwatering. I am sure this is such a winner for all the kids.
Mariah
July 12, 2018This is such a genius idea! I love baking sweets but hate turning the oven on in the summer!
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Kitty's Life
July 11, 2018Omg that looks yummmm…. I am damn sure my little one would love it too… And how lovely it would be to make this with my kiddo 😀 <3
Mrs. Cherry
July 11, 2018As soon as I read this recipe it made my mouth water. Yum!!
Carol Cassara
July 11, 2018I am a huge fan of no bake cookies! They’re really awesome and so easy to make. I also love the idea of adding ice cream to make it into an ice cream sandwich! YUM!
Chubskulit Rose
July 11, 2018I am not a baker so anything that I can make without involving some baking, I am in. These looks so good.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
July 11, 2018Now this is the perfect treat for a hot summer day! I really like that you used no bake cookies, keeps the house cooler in the heat of the day!
Cyndie
July 11, 2018I may not make it to filling the cookies! These no bakes are my faves!
Jessica Joachim
July 11, 2018I need these no bake cookie ice cream sandwiches in my life! Like I am getting everything and making them this weekend with my kids!
Tasheena
July 11, 2018This recipe looks yummy. It would be so much fun to do with the kiddos this summer. I love that it’s no bake.
Marcie
July 11, 2018You sold me at “no bake!” The cookies look tasty and I love the idea about turning them into ice cream sandwiches!
Melissa Chapman
July 11, 2018This looks like a great cookie and you make it seem so easy to make them. An ice cream sandwich of these is a dessert we all would love.
Candy
July 11, 2018We have been making these drop cookies for years. So easy and everyone loves them. One of our favorite things to do is put ice cream between cookies. Makes for an easy treat.
Jenni LeBaron
July 11, 2018I love no-bake cookies and using them to make ice cream sandwiches is brilliant. Any excuse not to turn the oven on during this sweltering hot summer!
Julie A
July 11, 2018Love this! We don’t use the oven in the summer, so this recipe is a great find!
Terri Beavers
July 11, 2018No bake cookies are the best cookies in the world. I’ve been looking for a recipe for them and what I found here is even better. Ice cream is also one of my favorite things. The kids are going to love you for this recipe, just saying. I’ll have to get the ingredients to make them first though.
Amber Myers
July 11, 2018This is a fabulous dessert! I LOVE no bake cookies and never though to put ice cream on them. I need to!
Jeanette
July 11, 2018Now that is a match made in heaven! I am made those no bake cookies and many, many times and I love them. Adding ice cream to them is perfect.