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PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cookies· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
August 17, 2017

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PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches – Creamy strawberry ice cream and a dollop of strawberry preserves are sandwiches in between two soft peanut butter cookies. These ice cream sandwiches are the perfect after school snack!

Stack of PB&J Ice Cream SandwichesApparently a whole month of ice cream wasn’t enough for me to get my fix because here I am with another ice cream treat! This treat, however, has it’s roots in school-time snacks.

School is in session for so many states now. Though I don’t have kids of my own, so many of you out there do, so I wanted to share a snack that both parents and kids will go crazy for.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about food, there are just some foods that you just don’t get too old for. In fact, if anything, it becomes more enjoyable to enjoy these foods as an adult.

I’m talking about grilled cheese, pizza, chicken nuggets, and, today’s star combination, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!

Yup that’s right…I’ve turned your childhood favorite sandwich into a cool dessert. Check out these PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches!

Metal container full of PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches surrounded by peanut butter cookies and a jelly jar Stack of three PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

I’ve been planning this recipe for a while and I always wanted to share this one in August because it is a great recipe for an after school snack. So I purposefully didn’t share it with you guys during National Ice Cream Month.

And, if the weather where you live is anything like it is here, it’s still plennnnty hot to enjoy ice cream treats. I start breaking out into a sweat by just getting the mail!

As I said before, PB&J is one of my favorite sandwiches to eat, even as an adult. It’s a combination that will never get old, in my mind. However, it does evolve every so often – maybe I’ll use a different jelly/jam/preserves or even switch up the PB.

Speaking of PB, if you’re a huge fan of PB, like me, you’re gonna wanna check out next week’s post – there may or may not be three different PB flavors that I’ll introduce you to.

Okay- back to the ice cream sandwich.

Because I love enjoying this combo in new, yet familiar ways, it only felt natural to turn this sandwich into a sweet treat. And what better sweet treat than ice cream!

Flattened peanutbutter cookie dough next to dough balls Closeup on a stack of PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches PB&J Ice Cream Sandwich with melty ice cream and jelly dripping

The sandwiches are incredibly easy to make. Here is a rundown of the steps:

  1. Make cookie dough
  2. Bake cookies
  3. Let cookies cool
  4. Add preserves and ice cream to half of the cookies
  5. Sandwich together with the other cookies
  6. Keep yourself from eating them all at once

And with regards to the preserves, I just gotta give a shout out to my favorite brand out there – Bonne Maman. It’s made with with natural ingredients (no corn syrup here!) and has incredible flavor.

Peanut butter cookies above a jelly spoon crossed over a peanut butter spoon Spoon of peanut butter on top of a jar of strawberry preserves

I think the preserves add another chewy texture and more fruit flavor to these ice cream sandwiches to further give you the impression that you’re eating a true PB&J. Plus, it just makes the sandwiches look extra decadent, right?!

Before you get to baking and assembling these sandwiches, here are some tips that will help you get them right:

  1. Make sure you chill the cookie dough before baking – otherwise, the cookies will spread too thin and get crispy instead of chewy.
  2. You absolutely have to let your cookies cool before assembling the sandwiches. If they are still warm, they will (1) melt the ice cream and (2) the cookies will fall apart as you eat the sandwich. However, if you plan to eat the sandwich immediately, I don’t see a need to wait – just be prepared for a big mess. My tip is only for those who want to store the sandwiches in the freezer for later.
  3. I like to store my assembled ice cream sandwiches in a square baking dish so they aren’t scattered throughout my freezer. The pan helps keep them organized.

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PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

Creamy strawberry ice cream and a dollop of strawberry preserves are sandwiches in between two soft peanut butter cookies. These ice cream sandwiches are the perfect after school snack!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs 22 minutes mins
Servings: 12 ice cream sandwiches

Ingredients

For the cookies:
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the ice cream sandwiches:
  • 12 peanut butter cookies (recipe above)
  • 1/2 quart strawberry ice cream
  • 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
  • 12 squares plastic wrap (to wrap assembled sandwiches)

Instructions

To make the cookies:
  • Place a sheet of parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Add butter and sugars into a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat together on medium until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Add peanut butter and mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add all of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low just until combined.
  • Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet. Dough balls can be touching. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Once dough is ready, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare another baking sheet by adding parchment paper or a silicone mat. Remove dough from fridge.
  • Roll dough into smooth, round balls. Place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Using a fork, push down the back of the tongs into the dough into a cross pattern. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges crispy very slightly.
  • Remove from oven and let cook for 10 minutes and then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. I placed mine in the fridge to help the process along.
To make the ice cream sandwiches:
  • Once the cookies are completely cooled, remove ice cream from the freezer. Let it thaw about 10 minutes.
  • Add preserves to a small bowl and microwave for 15 seconds to thin it out a little. Take the cookies out of the fridge. Spread 12 cookies with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves. Scoop one large scoop of ice cream onto the other cookies. Sandwich together with the cookies with preserves. Wrap each sandwich with plastic wrap and place into freezer to cool for at least 2 hours, or until the ice cream is solid again.

Notes

Peanut butter cookie recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction

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39 Comments

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Comments

  1. Ravi kapoor says

    March 6, 2025 at 7:34 am

    Education plays a vital role in shaping a child’s future, and choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions for parents. Gurugram, a rapidly growing city, is home to some of the finest educational institutions that provide top-quality learning experiences. Among them, Suraj School stands out as one of the best school in Gurugram known for its academic excellence, modern infrastructure, and holistic development approach.

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    August 20, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    These look AMAZING!! I can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  3. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    August 20, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    These look really good! I would definitely try these out. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Ruthie Ridley says

    August 18, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    omg my husband who be in heaven with these!!

    Reply
  5. Maryanne | the little epicurean says

    August 18, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    Love these! My new favorite way to enjoy PB & J!

    Reply
  6. Viridianna says

    August 18, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    This looks so yummy, definitely giving this a try!

    Viridianna | http://www.lifestyleinstyle.com

    Reply
  7. val says

    August 18, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    Oh my goshhhh these look incredible! Just the PB cookies alone would be amazing, my kids would freak out if I made them into ice cream sandwiches!

    Reply
  8. Alexandra says

    August 18, 2017 at 1:13 am

    These look amazing, never tried an ice cream sandwich before so will defiantly give these a try sometime soon.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:33 am

      OMG you’ve been missing out! Ice cream sandwiches are the best. But I always like mine thawed out a little bit, so if there’s one tip I’ll give to a newbie, it’s to let the sandwich sit outside the freezer for a few minutes before eating. So worth the wait!

      Reply
  9. Joanna Clute says

    August 17, 2017 at 11:59 pm

    Get out! Oh my lands, these look way too good! I need some pronto!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Haha thank you!

      Reply
  10. Lynn Woods says

    August 17, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    Awww…hate this just came out. My nephews were just here a couple of weeks ago!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Aw no! Next time, for sure!

      Reply
  11. Karly says

    August 17, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    Just when I thought I’d be able to survive the night without dessert 😉 These look absolutely positively divine. MUST try these soon!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:34 am

      Haha a night without dessert?! If only I had the will power!

      Reply
  12. Michael @ Super Millennial says

    August 17, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Wow these look amazing, so many great food pics!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:34 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Candice says

    August 17, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Now way- what a great idea! I eat pb and j almost every day (mom problems) and PB cookies are my most fave in the world. I need to make these stat!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:35 am

      Haha I do too and I don’t even have kids!

      Reply
  14. Andrea says

    August 17, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    Oh, I have such a sweet tooth and love ice cream sandwiches! My sis and I love to make these together, so it looks like we’re going to give this recipe a try! Can’t wait! I’ll try not to devour them all on my own

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:35 am

      Yay! So glad you two are making these. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  15. Gunjan says

    August 17, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    I am drooling over these PBJ ice cream sandwiches. I wish I could just dig into these.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:35 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  16. Jessica Sheppard says

    August 17, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    Pb&j ice cream sandwiches?! I’m craving them now! Love the idea of the strawberry preserves and the chocolate chip option. Perfect for this August heat. I’m gonna make these!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:36 am

      The preserves were such a great touch! Totally agree! Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Denay DeGuzman says

    August 17, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    These are some seriously delicious-looking ice cream sandwiches. I want to take my finger right through the screen and have a lick! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:36 am

      Thanks so much! Love that!

      Reply
  18. Aida@TheCraftingFoodie says

    August 17, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    Sharon, these look amazing! My kids actually don’t like peanut butter and jelly (I know, it’s nuts), but I still love it. I’ll be making some of these for myself 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:37 am

      You know what – I was like that when I was a kid. I preferred grilled cheese. But, if they’re like me, thing will turn around when they get to college 🙂

      Reply
  19. Amanda says

    August 17, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    This combines my favorites…PB & J….but using Peanut butter cookies really puts it over the top! Craving them now!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:38 am

      Totally agree!

      Reply
  20. Roxsanne says

    August 17, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    These look delicious! I love peanut butter and jam sandwiches (I’m South African) but would never have thought to do anything like this! Lovely post and great photo’s

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 17, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks so much! I know, when this idea hit me, I was shocked that I hadn’t seen this sooner!

      Reply
  21. Belle says

    August 17, 2017 at 11:43 am

    I’d give anything just to have some of those! LOL! My son has a peanut allergy so peanut is no longer allowed in our house!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 17, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Aw no! I’m sorry you can’t enjoy these at home!

      Reply
  22. Kathy Brown says

    August 17, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Wow… I would have never thought of this combination but it so makes sense. I want one now it looks so good. Love your blog.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 17, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Right?! Thanks so much for the kind words!

      Reply
  23. Lindsey Mozgai says

    August 17, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Such a unique take on the traditional pb&j!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      August 17, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply

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