A festive St. Patrick’s Day dessert made with soft chocolate cookies filled with creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream, creating a refreshing and fun ice cream sandwich treat.
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Step 1
Make the cookie dough
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla and mix until combined.
Step 2
Combine dry ingredients
Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together, then gradually mix into wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Step 3
Chill dough
Divide dough into two portions, flatten, wrap, and refrigerate for about 1 hour until firm.
Step 4
Shape and bake
Roll dough to 1/8–1/4 inch thickness, cut into shamrock shapes, place on baking tray, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 7–10 minutes.
Step 5
Assemble sandwiches
Cool cookies completely, then spread softened mint chocolate chip ice cream on one cookie and sandwich with another.
Step 6
Freeze
Freeze assembled sandwiches for at least 1 hour or until firm before serving.
Work quickly with ice cream
Keep ice cream slightly softened but not melted for easier spreading.
Different shapes
Use heart or star cookie cutters instead of shamrocks for other holidays.
Freezer
Up to 2 months
Wrap individually in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes, they are ideal for making ahead since they freeze well.
Q: What ice cream works best?
A: Mint chocolate chip ice cream works best, but you can substitute other flavors.
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