Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe for Halloween

These pumpkin ice cream sandwiches are a delightful Halloween-themed dessert that combines the flavors of pumpkin and spice with creamy ice cream. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

This recipe is simple to follow and makes a fun treat for kids and adults alike. You can customize the ice cream flavor or add festive sprinkles to make them even more festive.

Festive Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

These pumpkin ice cream sandwiches feature soft, spiced pumpkin cookies filled with creamy ice cream. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and freeze, and serves 12 sandwiches.

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pint vanilla ice cream (or your choice of flavor)
Sprinkles or crushed cookies for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Form Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assemble Sandwiches: Once the cookies are completely cool, scoop a generous amount of ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
Freeze: Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Serve: If desired, roll the edges of the sandwiches in sprinkles or crushed cookies before serving. Enjoy your Halloween-themed dessert!