Description
These brownie ice cream sandwiches are the ultimate summer dessert—rich, fudgy brownies sandwich your favorite flavor of creamy ice cream. Easy to customize and even easier to devour!
Ingredients
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Essentials:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 15 cups of your favorite ice cream flavor (vanilla, chocolate, or fruity)
Optional Add-Ons:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
- Sprinkles or crushed candies for decorating
Substitutions and Shortcuts:
- Margarine instead of butter (flavor will differ)
- Unsweetened applesauce (1/4 cup per egg) for egg-free version
- Sugar alternatives (e.g., coconut sugar, stevia) for a low-sugar version
- Frozen yogurt as a lighter ice cream substitute
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Pans: Grease two 8×8-inch pans and line with parchment paper, leaving overhangs.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in oil and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Mix Everything: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans. Smooth tops and bake 30–40 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool Completely: Let cool in pans 10 minutes, then lift out and cool fully on a rack.
- Soften Ice Cream: Let ice cream thaw for 5–10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place one brownie back in its pan, spread softened ice cream over top. Place second brownie on top, press gently, cover, and freeze for 6+ hours or overnight.
- Cut and Serve: Let thaw 5–10 minutes, lift out, and slice into 8 squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
- Do not overmix the batter—just until combined for chewy results.
- Try layering different ice cream flavors for a fun twist!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Frozen Treat
- Method: Baking, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: undefined
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