Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches, the perfect blend of spicy warmth and creamy coolness. Soft and chewy ginger cookies, infused with molasses and a medley of warming spices like ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, are paired with velvety vanilla ice cream to create a dessert that’s equal parts comforting and refreshing. Rolled in coarse sugar for a delightful crunch, these cookies bake to perfection with just the right balance of softness and texture. Ideal for holiday celebrations or a unique year-round treat, these homemade ice cream sandwiches are easy to assemble and can be prepped ahead for effortless entertaining. Whether served immediately or stored for later enjoyment, they’re guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 115 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 60 ml molasses
• 1 large egg
• 210 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 50 grams coarse sugar (optional, for rolling)
• 1 liter vanilla ice cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Step 3

Add the molasses and the egg to the bowl, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

If desired, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them in coarse sugar for a crunchy exterior.

Step 7

Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and slightly flatten them with your palm.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Avoid overbaking.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cookies have cooled completely, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream (about 1/4 cup) onto the underside of one cookie. Top with a second cookie and gently press down to form a sandwich.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining cookies and ice cream. Serve immediately or wrap the sandwiches individually in plastic wrap and freeze for later indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1149.5 grams (1149.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3648

Total Fat 148.30g	190%
Saturated Fat 91.30g	456%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 669mg	223%
Sodium 2951mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 540.80g	197%
Dietary Fiber 7.60g	27%
Total Sugars 356.10g
Protein 44.50g	89%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 826mg	64%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 2432mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 58.8%