SunButter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe: Nut-Free Dessert Treat

I’d like to thank SunButter® for sponsoring this post about SunButter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches. All opinions and ideas are my own.

These SunButter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are an ideal summer treat: two soft, slightly chewy SunButter cookies sandwich creamy vanilla ice cream. The cookies stay tender in the freezer, so you can enjoy them straight from the freezer without worry.

WHAT IS SUNBUTTER?

SunButter is a creamy spread made from roasted sunflower seeds. It’s a great nut-free alternative for people with nut allergies or anyone who wants a flavorful, protein-rich spread. A typical serving delivers about 7 g of protein and provides several vitamins and minerals. It contains no trans fats and generally has less saturated fat than many nut butters, making it a tasty and sensible choice for sandwiches, baking, or enjoying by the spoonful.

If you enjoy SunButter recipes, you might also like other recipes that use it in cookies, cakes, and desserts.

How to make the SunButter cookies for the ice cream sandwiches

1) Combine SunButter and oil: In a small bowl, whisk the SunButter and vegetable oil until smooth. Set aside.

2) Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the eggs, dark brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat on high until the mixture becomes fluffy and increases in volume, about 3–4 minutes.

3) Incorporate SunButter mixture: Drizzle the SunButter-and-oil mixture into the mixer and blend until fully combined with the eggs and sugar.

4) Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powders until well combined.

5) Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the mixer and beat on medium-low until just combined. The batter should resemble brownie batter in texture.

6) Scoop onto baking sheets: Use a small cookie scoop to portion the batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Leave space between scoops; you should get about six scoops per sheet.

7) Bake and finish: Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky salt and bake one sheet at a time for about 9 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Allow the cookies to cool completely before assembling sandwiches.

The ice cream

There are two simple ways to assemble the sandwiches. The straightforward method is to scoop a portion of ice cream onto one cookie and top it with a matching cookie. For a neater, professional-looking finish, buy individual pints of ice cream. Slice each pint into rounds, remove the wrapper, and place a slice on a cookie, topping it with a second cookie. The pre-portioned ice cream creates clean, uniform sandwiches that look polished and hold their shape well.

What kind of ice cream?

Vanilla is a classic choice and pairs beautifully with SunButter, but feel free to use your favorite flavor. Chocolate, cookies and cream, cookie dough, salted caramel, or brownie batter all work well and let you tailor the sandwiches to your taste.

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