Black Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches are a refreshing and indulgent treat that combine the sweet, tart flavor of black raspberries with the creamy richness of homemade ice cream, all nestled between soft, chewy cookies. This dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or whenever you’re craving a fun, frozen treat. The unique flavor of black raspberries adds a twist to the classic ice cream sandwich, making it a standout dessert.
To make black raspberry ice cream sandwiches, start by making the ice cream. Blend fresh black raspberries with heavy cream, milk, sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract. Once the mixture is smooth, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a thick, scoopable consistency. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a shallow pan and stir every 30 minutes until it’s firm and creamy.
While the ice cream is freezing, bake your favorite cookie dough. Soft, chewy cookies like chocolate chip, oatmeal, or sugar cookies work wonderfully for this sandwich. Make sure to bake the cookies just until they are golden around the edges to keep them soft for the sandwiches. Allow the cookies to cool completely before assembling.
Once the cookies are ready, scoop a generous amount of black raspberry ice cream onto the bottom of one cookie and gently press another cookie on top. Roll the edges in crushed black raspberries or sprinkles for an extra burst of color and flavor. Place the sandwiches in the freezer to firm up before serving.
These black raspberry ice cream sandwiches are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and creamy, offering a delicious twist on the traditional ice cream sandwich.
Ingredients
- 2 cups black raspberry ice cream softened
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder high-quality
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set. Allow to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are cool, place a scoop of softened black raspberry ice cream on the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies, pressing down gently to form sandwiches.
- Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Yummy!! Kids loved them! Gonna add some sprinkles next time for fun.
Can I use a different flavor of ice cream? My store didn’t have black raspberry.
You can totally use another flavor! Just make sure it’s one you like. It’ll still be delicious!
Wow, these are amazing! The black raspberry flavor is so unique. Will definitely make these again!
I agree, they look delish! Can’t wait to try the black raspberry flavor! 🍦
Not sure about cocoa powder in a cookie. My cookies turned out too dry, maybe more butter would help?
Yeah, my cookies were dry too before I added more butter. I don’t get why they put cocoa powder in cookies, it makes them weird!
I think the cocoa powder is what makes them special! But maybe you just baked them too long? More butter sounds good too!
Easy to follow, but man, cleaning up after was a mess! I got chocolate everywhere.
Tried making these but I used strawberry ice cream instead. Still yum, will try as written next time!
These look great! But why use unsweetened cocoa? Shouldn’t it be sweetened?
Is it just me or does cocoa powder make everything bitter? Just sayin’.
Yummy! My kids loved them! Even my picky eater! 👍
That’s awesome! It’s great to hear your kids enjoyed it! I’ll have to try making these soon! 😊
Wow… just wow! Best ice cream sandwiches ever! The flavor is amazing!
I totally agree! These ice cream sandwiches are the best part of summer! 🍦
They sound good, but I dunno about black raspberry… can’t you just use vanilla?
Yikes, not a fan… The cocoa was too bitter for my taste.
OMG, I just made these and they are so dang good! I used vanilla ice cream tho. Still yum!
These are incredible! I loved the combination of chocolate and raspberry. Easy to make and so delicious!
I totally agree! The blend of chocolate and raspberry is just out of this world! I made a batch last night and they were gone within minutes!
These sound dangerously good. The black raspberry + cocoa combo is perfect for ice cream sandwiches. My only tweak would be to bake 1-2 minutes less so they stay chewy.
5 stars for sure! Actually, 100 stars! I’m making them again today.
I’m so glad you loved it! It’s one of my favorites too. Enjoy making them again!
Not sure why it says ‘cookies are set’ at 8-10 min—mine looked underdone at 9 and I panicked, so I baked 2 more minutes. Still turned out okay though.
Followed the recipe to a T, but my cookies turned out too hard. What did I do wrong?
I think the recipe needs more sugar. Mine turned out kinda bitter. Not sure if I’ll try again.
These sandwiches are a dream! Perfect for summer. 🍦
Never heard of black raspberry before, sounds weird! Can I use chocolate instead?
Too much cocoa for me. I think less would be better.
Not sure I get why it’s an ice cream sandwich when the “cookies” are more like soft chocolate drops. Still tasted great though—just different from what I expected.
Wait so it’s not really a cookie? 😅 I kinda love that though. If it tastes great, I’m in. Next time I’ll chill the dough longer to see if they firm up more.
Yeah I get what you mean—mine weren’t crispy “cookies” either, more like fudgy drops. I think the ice cream + cocoa keeps them softer so they still work as sandwich parts.
I made these but they didn’t turn out right. The dough was too sticky. 😕 What did I do wrong?
Yummy!!!
These were a hit at my family reunion! So delicious! 🍦❤️
So glad you loved them! They really are a crowd-pleaser! Can’t wait to try them at my next get-together. 🍦
Too complicated for me, I just wanted a sweet treat not a science project. Bleh!
I get what you mean! Some recipes just seem like too much work for a treat. I like simple too! 🍪
I don’t get what all the fuss is about. They were just okay. 😒
I made something similar but my cookies came out a little dry. I think my butter wasn’t actually softened enough—next time I’ll cream it longer like the recipe says.
Ice cream sandwiches?? I thought this was a cookie recipe. Confused. 🙃
This seems too complicated for a simple ice cream sandwich! Kinda scared to try it.
Nah, it’s not that hard. You just have to follow the instructions. Don’t be scared!
I thought it looked complicated too, but it’s actually fun to make! Just take it step by step! 😊
Yum! Made these yesterday and they disappeared fast! My kids love them!
Easy to follow and super tasty! I added some sprinkles for fun.
Sprinkles? That’s a great idea! I’ll try that next time.
High-quality cocoa makes a difference, for sure. The dough smelled like brownies, which is a compliment. Freezing helped them hold shape.
Yes!! High-quality cocoa really shows up in the flavor. And “smelled like brownies” is exactly what I want from these—nice win. Freezing to keep the shape is such a smart move too.
I’m kinda surprised freezing helped “hold shape” since you’re already baking them, you know? I tried something like this and my sandwiches melted fast lol. Still tho, brownie smell sounds legit—maybe I’ll use better cocoa next time.
Way too much cocoa for my taste. I love chocolate, but this was almost like eating chocolate dust. Ice cream helped, but I wouldn’t add more.
These were insanely good—rich cocoa cookies with that bright raspberry flavor. Mine took a little longer to bake (closer to 11 mins), but otherwise perfect.
I didn’t wrap in plastic wrap and they got freezer burn after a couple days. Learn from my mistake—wrap them tight.
Ugh, freezer burn is the worst 😩 Thanks for the reminder—wrapping tight makes a big difference. I’ll do the plastic wrap thing this time.
The flour measurement seems odd—1 1/2 cups is a lot for only 1 tsp vanilla and 1 egg? I followed it exactly and got thick, crumbly dough. Could be just my oven.
These are elite. I love that it’s a shortcut: scoop, bake, cool, sandwich, freeze. The texture after freezing was legit.
I’m not sure I get it though—are those cookies supposed to be thick like actual cookies or more like thin crackers? I followed it and mine spread a lot… still tasty, just not the same texture.
Right?? The freezing step really makes them hold together. I tried a different combo before and it was never that “real ice cream sandwich” vibe.
Not sure black raspberries are ripe so I used strawberries instead. Still tasted alright, but not the same!
Strawberries are good too! Don’t worry, it’ll still be yummy. 😋
Not gonna lie, I messed up the recipe but it still tastes great. Still gave it a thumbs up!
It took me forever to bake the cookies, but I think I didn’t follow the instructions right. Should’ve set a timer. But they did taste good.
Not really a fan of ice cream sandwiches, but my kids loved this! So I guess it works for them! 🥳
Followed the recipe, but my cookies came out flat. What did I do wrong? 😟
Yum! Also, can I use vanilla ice cream instead? Asking for a friend!
Super easy to make! I love the chocolate cookie with raspberry ice cream. Yum!
Don’t trust this recipe! Tried it and they came out flat as a pancake! Totally ruined my day. 😡
Flat cookies? Sounds like you missed a step or something. I followed the recipe and they were delish!
I’m sorry to hear that! Maybe the oven temperature was off? Mine came out great!
I think the butter is too much! Maybe if reduced lil bit it won’t be so greasy? Idk. 🤷♂️
I actually think the butter gives it a rich flavor! But I guess reducing it might work too. 😋
These were amazing! The black raspberry flavor is perfect for summer.
These were dangerously good. The cocoa cookies are a perfect bite and the raspberry ice cream makes it feel way fancier than it should. Followed the freeze time and they actually held their shape.
I like the idea, but my dough was super thick from all that flour. I ended up adding a tiny splash of milk just to get it workable (don’t know if that’s “correct”). Still turned out tasty though.
Very yummy! But I used too much butter. Oops! Still turned out alright tho.
These are to die for! I made them for a gathering and everyone raved about them. So delicious!
Meh. The cookies baked fine but when I assembled, the ice cream melted a bit because I waited too long. Next time I’ll freeze the cookies first or work faster.
We don’t get black raspberries where I live, can I use strawberries?
Strawberries should work fine! They might taste different but still yummy. 😊
Instructions were hard to follow. What’s the point of cooling the cookies? Can I just eat em warm?
These are divine! The chocolate and raspberry combo is just perfection! 🍦💖
I’m a bit skeptical about the black raspberry flavor. Can I use vanilla instead?
Not sure about using black raspberries. Can you use regular ones instead??
Too rich for me but my husband ate 5 in one sitting! 😂
Wow, your husband must have quite the sweet tooth! 😂 I guess the richness isn’t a problem for everyone!
I don’t have black raspberries here, will blueberries work? ⛄️