Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches that make for the BEST-EVER frozen treat! Soft, chocolatey cookies with a layer of vanilla ice cream mixed with buttery, brown sugared crunchy pecans. Every bite is heavenly! These homemade ice cream sandwiches are a summertime favorite and way better than the store-bought version!
Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches – The BEST Summer Treat!
When the temps warm up, it can only mean one thing: ice cream season is here! And we’re celebrating in full force with our new favorite homemade treat: Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches!
These delicious sandwiches are perfect for storing in the freezer and keeping on hand all summer long. They’re perfect for ending a hot day outside, having a cookout with friends, or just an everyday frozen treat. The cookies taste like soft brownies, the ice cream is rich with vanilla flavor and crunchy buttery pecans. Everyone will love this yummy recipe!
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Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this ice cream sandwich recipe:
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cocoa Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Softened Butter
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Eggs
- Chopped Pecans – chopped almonds, peanuts, walnuts, or pecan pieces work, too!
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla Ice Cream
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How to Make Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches
Here’s how to make this delicious treat:
1. Make The Buttered Pecans
The homemade buttered brown sugar pecans in this recipe are EVERYTHING. Simply mix chopped pecans with butter and sugar in a small bowl, then roast in the oven. However, you can also save time by using pre-made praline pecans!
2. Mix Into Vanilla Ice Cream
Mix the pecans into your favorite softened ice cream in a medium bowl, then flatten it into a 9×13 baking pan. Refreeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour!
3. Make The Chocolate Cookies
Mix the chocolate cookie dough in a large mixing bowl, then roll out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 24 rectangles (about 4×2 each) by cutting 12 slices vertically and one big slice down the middle horizontally. Place on a baking sheet (with space in between each one) and bake!
4. Combine The Sandwiches
Next up, cut the ice cream into 12 4×2 rectangles (just like the cookies). Layer each rectangle in between 2 cookies and enjoy (or freeze for later)!
Tips For Success
- Don’t feel like measuring out or slicing the cookie and ice cream rectangles? Bake the cookies into regular circle cookies (like you would any cookie recipe) and simply scoop out the butter pecan ice cream onto each one to make the sandwiches. They definitely don’t have to look perfect to taste amazing!
- You can save time by using pre-made cookies if desired.
- Make sure that the pecans and cookies are completely cool before adding to the ice cream or creating the sandwiches!
Your Questions Answered
Where Can I Buy Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches?
Food Lion, Walmart, and many grocery stores sell Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches. However, if you’re looking for butter pecan ice cream, you can always purchase it on Amazon and simply sandwich it between two chocolate cookies for a delicious treat!
What Does Butter Pecan Ice Cream Taste Like?
Butter pecan ice cream has a vanilla ice cream base and mixed-in butter pecans for a crunchy, buttery, warm sugary taste. It’s creamy, sweet, and crunchy with a deep, buttery brown sugar flavor!
How to Freeze Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches
Simply place the homemade ice cream sandwiches in individual airtight containers, or wrap them in parchment paper individually and store them in a large airtight container. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months!
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Butter Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cups cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Make The Buttered Sugar Pecans
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar.
- Evenly spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Let cool completely.
Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- While the pecans are cooling off, set the ice cream out to soften for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place the ice cream in a large, deep bowl and mix with the buttered sugar pecans.
- Place the ice cream in the prepared baking pan, flattening it with a spatula.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes to one hour.
Baking The Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just well combined.
- Roll the cookie dough out into an 8×12 rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into 12 vertical slices, then split in half to create 24 total rectangles (each about 4×2).
- Remove each cookie rectangle and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
Making The Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Set the ice cream on a chilled cutting board and cut it into 12 rectangles (just like the cookie dough).
- Take 2 rectangle cookies and sandwich the butter pecan ice cream rectangle in between them.
- Use leftover parchment paper to clean up the edges, if necessary.
- Serve and enjoy or freeze for later!
Notes
- Don’t feel like measuring out or slicing the cookie and ice cream rectangles? Bake the cookies into regular circle cookies (like you would any cookie recipe) and simply scoop out the butter pecan ice cream onto each one to make the sandwiches. They definitely don’t have to look perfect to taste amazing!
- You can save time by using pre-made cookies if desired.
- Make sure that the pecans and cookies are completely cool before adding to the ice cream or creating the sandwiches!
Awesome….going to make these for Memorial Day!
Wow! So yummy. I love the easy pecan ice cream. Great recipe, thanks!
Ice cream sandwiches are a summer staple at my house. This recipe is so delicious and will definitely be made a couple of times this summer.
Absolutely love butter pecan! These look delicious.
This sounds like the perfect treat this summer! I love butter pecans and I love that you used store bought ice cream – easy peasy!
This is totally irresistible!
My kids really loved it!