Description

Pistachio Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful summer treat that combines the rich, nutty flavors of soft pistachio cookies with creamy ice cream. Perfect for any occasion, these sandwiches elevate your dessert game and offer a refreshing escape on hot days. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 pint ice cream (any flavor)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
Fold in chopped pistachios into the butter-sugar mixture.
Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to wire racks.
Once cooled, sandwich your favorite ice cream between two cookies.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Experiment with different nuts or ice cream flavors for variety. Toasting pistachios before mixing enhances their flavor. Store sandwiches wrapped individually in plastic wrap in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.