Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

An Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich is a beloved dessert consisting of a scoop of ice cream pressed between two cookies. Common variations use chocolate chip cookies, but any flavor like oatmeal raisin or snickerdoodle works, with the ice cream often being vanilla, chocolate, or mint. This treat is a staple at ice cream parlors, fairs, and bakeries worldwide, originating as a popular American dessert.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the dairy and flour. A single sandwich generally contains around 300 to 500 calories, depending on the size and ingredients used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	200 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich is culturally significant as a nostalgic, hand-held treat often associated with summer and childhood. Nutritionally, it provides a quick energy boost from sugars and fats, but it is also a classic example of a dessert that combines textures—crunchy and creamy—in a single bite.