These snickerdoodle ice cream sandwiches feature creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiched between soft homemade snickerdoodles to create the ultimate frozen treat.
Currently screaming for these ice cream sandwiches and won’t be stopping any time soon.
To absolutely no one’s shock and surprise, homemade snickerdoodles make for the most incredible ice cream sandwich base, who would’ve thought??
I’m talking crispy outsides, pillowy insides, lots of crackly cinnamon sugar, and a creamy vanilla ice cream center, friends. We’re taking our ice cream biz seriously today.
You’re gonna want to hop on board and clear some freezer space for this one.
These Ice Cream Sandwiches Feature…
- Soft and chewy homemade snickerdoodles
- A good coating of cinnamon sugar
- Creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiched inside
Making the Ice Cream Sandwiches
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cream of tartar
- Baking soda
- Kosher salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream
Choosing Your Ice Cream
I recommend a classic vanilla ice cream for these sandwiches to really let the cinnamon flavors in the snickerdoodles shine. You can use a full-fat ice cream, low-fat, or frozen yogurt.
Tips for Perfect Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Allow cookies to cool completely – make sure the snickerdoodles are completely cooled before stuffing with ice cream to prevent any melting.
- Use 1/4 cup ice cream per sandwich – be careful not to overstuff the cookies otherwise they will be quite messy.
- Freeze sandwiches 2 hours before serving – this will set up the ice cream filling perfectly.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these sandwiches.
- Use another cookie base – try chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cookies, sugar cookies, or peanut butter cookies.
- Try another ice cream filling – any ice cream flavor will work here.
- Add caramel – try spreading cookies with a layer of caramel sauce before adding ice cream.
- Roll in chocolate chips or sprinkles – a fun way to dress up these sandwiches!
Every luscious bite of these ice cream sandwiches just scream summer. It’s the homemade snickerdoodles that REALLY seal the deal here with all that crackly cinnamon sugar.
Consider your ice cream game set.
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Ice cream sandwiches ALL summer baby! Try these other recipes next.
- Blondie Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Coconut Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Espresso Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) plus 1/4 cup (55g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon (6g) cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons (6g) ground cinnamon
- 2-1/4 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line two medium sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place butter and 1 cup sugar in the bowl of a large stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment OR in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon. Mix on medium speed or by hand until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, beating well until smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Fold into butter mixture until dough is just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop dough out into 1-in balls. Roll balls in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheet pans.
- Bake cookies at 350F 10-12 minutes until edges of cookies are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on sheet pans 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Scoop ice cream into 1/4 cup portions and sandwich between 2 snickerdoodles. Place filled cookies on a plate and immediately transfer to freezer. Freeze sandwiches 2 hours until firm. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 7/23/26.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Snickerdoodles are my absolute favorite! Which means I’m totally craving these ice cream sandwiches for breakfast! Love these, Sarah! This is such a great way to savor the last moments of summer. Sounds just perfect!
Sarah says
Ice cream sandwiches for breakfast = Totally A-OK. I mean, summer’s nearly over right?? We’ve gotta eat ’em while we still can. 😀
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I, for one, think ice cream sammies should be consumed all year round. . especially when we’re talking about these snickerdoodle-ice-cream-sandwiches!! what?! love these! and you gave me a chuckle with the labeling things in the freezer. . I used to do that at work and I swear the frozen things with the labels were always the ones that people took! can you believe that?!
Sarah says
Uh YES! Totally agree with ‘ya on that one girl! We should start an ice cream sandwich petition. 😀
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Oh man, Sarah! These ice cream sandwiches are mouthwatering. Snickerdoodles are seriously the best cookies!! And with ice cream stuffed between two of them, even better!
Sarah says
Aww thanks so much Jen! xoxo You’ve gotta try these!
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says
little bites of heave, thats what I would call these, loving the flavor combo and Pinning!
Sarah says
Thanks for the kind words and for pinning, Katalina!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
What a perfect treat to say goodbye to summer (insert crying icon ;() it looks incredible! Pinning!
Sarah says
Haha! Couldn’t agree more, Manali!
mira says
These ice cream sandwiches look fantastic Sarah! I’ve been planning to make some this summer and never did 🙁 Will definitely try the recipe 🙂 It was freezing here, too, but it got warmer today 🙂 Pinned and shared 🙂
Sarah says
You totally need to make these sammies asap, Mira! Thanks for all the sharing love, girl! xoxo
Mary Frances says
Those snickerdoodles are perfection! Thick and chewy is where it is alllllll at. And combined with cold and creamy ice cream, we’re talking the perfect texture combo!
Sarah says
They’re just all-around a win-win, right? And definitely something that EVERYBODY needs before summer ends!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
It’s totally unfair that you’ve just put these in front of my face right now … I’m so hungry and seriously want an ice cream sandwich so bad now! 🙂
Sarah says
Haha! I’d totally send you one, Kristen but I fear that it would melt on the way over! LOL. Thanks for the kind words, friend!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These ice cream sandwiches look incredible, Sarah! I LOVE soft and chewy snickerdoodles but using them to make ice cream sandwiches? Totally brilliant and the perfect treat to enjoy outside these last few weeks of summer 🙂
Sarah says
Awwe thanks Kelly! You’re totally the sweetest. xoxo
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
These ice cream sandwiches sound fantastic Sarah! I love snickerdoodle cookies so this is right up my alley!
Sarah says
Thanks friend! If you’re a fan of snickerdoodles, you’ve just gotta try these sandwiches!