Description
Pistachio Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful dessert that beautifully merges the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with creamy ice cream. Each bite features a soft, chewy cookie hugging a generous scoop of ice cream, making them perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or a cozy afternoon treat. Easy to make and visually stunning, these sandwiches are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pint ice cream (your choice, e.g., vanilla or pistachio)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined. Fold in pistachios.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spaced apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies on wire racks completely before assembling with ice cream between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill your cookie dough before baking to maintain shape. Experiment with different nuts or ice cream flavors for variety. Sprinkle sea salt on top for an extra flavor boost.