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Cookie Monster Ice Cream

  • Author: Chef Sara

Description

Dive into the playful world of Cookie Monster with this homemade Cookie Monster Ice Cream! Packed with crumbled cookies and a stunning blue hue, this treat isn’t just delicious—it’s a feast for the eyes. Perfect for kids’ parties or as a nostalgic treat for those who are young at heart, this ice cream is sure to be a hit!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cupsheavy cream
  • 1 cupwhole milk
  • 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 tbspvanilla extract
  • Blue food coloring (gel for best color)
  • 1 cupcrushed chocolate chip cookies
  • 1/2 cupcrushed Oreo cookies
  • Mini chocolate chip cookies for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ice Cream Base:In a large mixing bowl,whisktogether heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is completely dissolved.Add blue food coloring a little at a time, stirring until you achieve a bright, Cookie Monster-blue color.
  2. In a large mixing bowl,whisktogether heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Add blue food coloring a little at a time, stirring until you achieve a bright, Cookie Monster-blue color.
  4. Churn the Ice Cream:Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  5. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  6. Mix in Cookies:A few minutes before the ice cream is done churning, add in the crushed chocolate chip and Oreo cookies.
  7. A few minutes before the ice cream is done churning, add in the crushed chocolate chip and Oreo cookies.
  8. Freeze:Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and smooth the top with aspatula.Garnish with mini chocolate chip cookies, then cover and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours.
  9. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and smooth the top with aspatula.
  10. Garnish with mini chocolate chip cookies, then cover and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours.
  11. Serve and Enjoy:Once firm, scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy the delightful, cookie-packed treat!
  12. Once firm, scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy the delightful, cookie-packed treat!

Notes

For a more vibrant color, ensure to use a gel-based blue food coloring.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, see the FAQ section for alternative methods.


Nutrition

  • Calories: Approx. 300
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 3g