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How to Make It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches

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It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cultural Context

Originating in San Francisco in the 1920s, It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches became a beloved treat, combining soft oatmeal cookies with creamy ice cream and a chocolate coating. They symbolize nostalgic summer days and are a popular choice at fairs and events. Today, they are enjoyed across the United States, often with various ice cream flavors and cookie types.

AmericanUSdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups oatmeal cookies
4 cups vanilla ice cream
8 oz dark chocolate

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

vanilla ice cream

🥗Healthier: frozen yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand ice cream

Frozen yogurt reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Milk chocolate is more affordable and readily available.

1

Bake oatmeal cookies until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

2

Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.

3

Scoop vanilla ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie.

4

Top with a second cookie, pressing gently to form a sandwich.

5

Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.

6

Stir in corn syrup and butter until combined.

7

Dip each sandwich halfway into the chocolate mixture.

8

Place on parchment paper to set.

9

Repeat until all sandwiches are coated.

10

Freeze sandwiches for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmeltingfreezing

Equipment Needed

baking sheetwire rackdouble boilerparchment paperice cream scoop

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

It's-ItIce Cream Sandwich

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