Cookie Monster Ice Cream
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible homemade Cookie Monster Ice Cream recipe! This delightful frozen treat combines the classic goodness of creamy vanilla ice cream with a playful twist of crushed Oreos and chopped chocolate chip cookies. With just the right amount of sweetness, each spoonful takes your taste buds on a delightful adventure. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, this Cookie Monster Ice Cream is the perfect blend of fun and flavor.
Cookie Monster Ice Cream Ingredients
Made with a rich and creamy base of heavy cream and whole milk, this classic ice cream is the perfect canvas for the star ingredients that give it its name. With the right balance of sweetness from granulated sugar and a splash of vanilla extract, each spoonful of this frozen delight is a burst of flavor and fun.
And the best part? The Cookie Monster twist! A few drops of blue food coloring create that iconic “monster fur” color that brings this whole dessert together! We’ve added a generous amount of chocolate sandwich cookies, like Oreos, along with chocolate chip cookies for an extra crunch that will leave you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- Heavy cream
- Whole milk
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring
- Chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- Chocolate chip cookies
Steps for Homemade Cookie Monster Ice Cream
Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream and whole milk. Stir gently until the two ingredients are well incorporated. No need to heat the milk for this recipe, as the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment will do all the mixing for us!
Sweeten the Mixture: Add granulated sugar to the cream and milk mixture. Stir again to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved. The sweetness will balance perfectly with the cookies, creating a luscious ice cream base.
Add a Hint of Vanilla and Food Coloring: Pour vanilla extract into the mixture. The vanilla will enhance the overall flavor profile, giving your Cookie Monster Ice Cream a delicious aromatic touch. Blue food coloring will give this ice cream that iconic Cookie Monster color.
Churn the Ice Cream: Attach the ice cream maker bowl to your KitchenAid stand mixer and set it on the “stir” speed. Slowly pour the ice cream base into the bowl. Let the machine work its magic, churning the mixture for about 20-25 minutes or until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency. If not using a KitchenAid ice cream maker, follow the directions for your machine.
Mix in the Cookies: Now comes the fun part! Gently fold the chopped chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) and chocolate chip cookies into the ice cream.
Freeze and Serve: Transfer the Cookie Monster Ice Cream into an airtight container and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until firm. Once frozen, scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones to serve.
Get Creative with Presentation: For an extra touch of whimsy, consider adding a few whole cookies on top of each scoop or sprinkle on some colorful sprinkles.
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Homemade Cookie Monster Ice Cream
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible homemade Cookie Monster Ice Cream recipe! This delightful frozen treat combines the classic goodness of creamy vanilla ice cream with a playful twist of crushed Oreos and chopped chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 10-15 drops blue food coloring
- 18 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
- 18 chocolate chip cookies, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract, until well combined. Stir in sugar until completely dissolved. Add food coloring until desired color is reaches.
- Pour cream mixture into ice cream machine bowl, and churn according to machine instructions (typically about 25 minutes).
- With the ice cream mixture mostly frozen, gently fold in cookie pieces until distributed evenly through ice cream mixture. Spoon ice cream mixture into a air tight container and top with additional cookie pieces, if desired.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours before enjoying.
Now, it’s time to indulge in your homemade Cookie Monster Ice Cream and enjoy the delightful combination of creamy goodness and cookie crunch. Be prepared for the nostalgia and smiles this playful treat will bring to all who try it!
