Brookie Ice Cream Sandwich Bars

Indulging in an ice cream sandwich on a scorching summer day is undoubtedly delightful, but have you ever savored a brookie ice cream sandwich? Picture the ultimate amalgamation of cookie and brownie, now brimming with ice cream and chilled to perfection! Hmm...this could be the epitome of a sweet treat.

Servings: 9 large bars
Author: Joshua Snyder
Brookie Ice Cream Sandwich Bars

Brookie Ice Cream Sandwich Bars

Indulging in an ice cream sandwich on a scorching summer day is undoubtedly delightful, but have you ever savored a brookie ice cream sandwich? Picture the ultimate amalgamation of cookie and brownie, now brimming with ice cream and chilled to perfection! Hmm...this could be the epitome of a sweet treat.
Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 40 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 5 H & 5 M

Ingredients

Cookie Layer
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons
Brownie Layer
  • 1/4 cup butter, slightly melted
  • 1/8 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Ice Cream Layer
  • 1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Cookie Layer
Brownie Layer
Ice Cream Layer

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1130.88

Fat (grams)

100.81 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

61.48 g

Carbs (grams)

57.41 g

Fiber (grams)

1.87 g

Net carbs

55.54 g

Sugar (grams)

38.41 g

Protein (grams)

5.58 g

Sodium (milligrams)

903.19 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

285.36 mg

Directions

Cookie Layer

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper

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2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

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3. Add butter to a large bowl and beat until creamy.

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4. Add brown sugar and sugar beat until combined.

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5. Add egg and vanilla and beat for another minute until well combined.

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6. Add flour mixture and mix on low until all of the flour is incorporated scraping the sides when necessary.

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7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.  Leaving 2 tablespoons for finishing touches.

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8. Gently spread the dough evenly with a spoon or your hands.

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9. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.  

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10. Remove from oven and let cool completely.  Add extra chocolate chips if desired.

 

Place in the refrigerator to chill.

Brownie Layer

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1. Line another 9 x 9 baking pan with another piece of parchment paper once cookies are done cooling.  Oven should already be preheated to 350 degrees.

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2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa and salt.  Set aside.

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3. In a large bowl add the butter, oil and sugar.  

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4. Whisk until combined.

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5. Add egg and vanilla.  Whisk until well combined.

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6. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture.  Mix until just combined.  Do not overmix.  

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7. Stir in the mini-chocolate chips.

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8. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.

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9. Bake for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.  

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10. Let cool completely in pan.  Then put in refrigerator for 30 minutes before layering.

Ice Cream Layer

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1. Add ice cream to a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.   Mix until ice cream is smooth and spreadable.

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2. Fold in chocolate chips.

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3. Spread ice cream in an even layer on top of the brownie in the pan.

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4. Carefully remove parchment paper from the cookie layer and place the cookie layer on top of the ice cream layer top side up.

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5. Press down gently making sure the layers are together.  You can use another baking pan to press down if desired.

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6. Cover the pan or pans with plastic wrap and place in freezer for at least 3 hours.

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7. Remove from freezer and cut bars into squares using a serrated knife.  

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8. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap.  Keep in freezer until ready to serve.