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Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream in a bowl

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

A rich and creamy homemade chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream that combines nostalgic flavors of cookie dough with the cool, refreshing comfort of ice cream.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Ice Cream
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 3 cups heavy cream Can be substituted with whole milk for a lighter version.
  • 2 cups half-n-half A mixture of whole milk and heavy cream can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar Consider using coconut sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 bean vanilla Vanilla extract works well as an alternative.
Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Vegan butter can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Substitute with white sugar for a lighter flavor.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk Almond milk is a dairy-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/8 cups flour Oat flour can be used for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt A pinch of sea salt can enhance flavors.
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chunks Reserve the remaining 1/2 cup for the ice cream.
Mix-In
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chunks or chips Try dark chocolate for a more intense flavor.

Method
 

Prepare Ice Cream Base
  1. Combine heavy cream, half-n-half, and sugar in a medium saucepan.
  2. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and fold in the seeds of one vanilla bean.
  4. Allow to chill for 30 minutes before transferring to your ice cream maker.
Churn Ice Cream
  1. Churn according to your ice cream maker’s instructions.
  2. Once finished, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 1-4 hours until set.
Prepare Cookie Dough
  1. Cream together melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes.
  2. Add milk and vanilla, stirring until well combined.
  3. Gently add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chunks.
  5. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
Combine and Serve
  1. When the ice cream is ready, crumble the chilled cookie dough into the ice cream along with the reserved chocolate chips, stirring gently to combine.
  2. Serve in chilled bowls and top with a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of sea salt.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate chips for best flavor. You can experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.