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    You Are Here: Home → Desserts → Ice Cream

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

    September 4, 2021 by Ryan Leave a Comment

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    Creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with cookie dough makes this chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream recipe better than anything you can buy at the store.

    scoop in metal tin of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream

    There isn't much better than homemade ice cream - from chocolate peanut butter ice cream to Baileys ice cream to cookies and cream ice cream.

    But everyone has their favorite and for me it is chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. The problem is most store-bought varieties skimp you out on the cookie dough.

    So I decided to make my own so you have cookie dough in every bite. I mean that is the best part right?

    As far as the base, this is a traditional ice cream base but I substitute light brown sugar for granulated sugar as it complements the cookie flavor even more. Trust me you can't go wrong with this one.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Ingredient Swaps
    • Step-by-Step Photos
    • FAQs
    • How to Serve
    • Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
    • Other Ice Cream Recipes
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
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    Ingredient Notes

    • Heavy cream and milk - the 2:1 ratio of heavy cream to milk gives you the right fat content to create that creamy texture you except with ice cream.
    • Eggs - important in stabilizing the ice cream and adds extra richness.
    • Cookie dough - the homemade cookie dough is worth the extra effort. You can even sneak in a few bites before adding the ice cream.
    • Chocolate chips - I like adding chocolate chips in the ice cream as well so you get chocolate throughout.

    Ingredient Swaps

    As with any recipe, you can switch things up if needed. Some variations include:

    • Whole milk and heavy cream are my go-tos, but you can also use any skim milk and half-and-half if needed. It just won't be as creamy.
    • I use light brown sugar in this ice cream recipe, but granulated sugar is a good substitute and offers a slightly different flavor.
    • I like to make my own cookie dough, but you are welcome to buy some premade at the store.

    Step-by-Step Photos

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    Bake the flour on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350°F for 7 minutes to kill any bacteria. While cooking, cream together the butter, sugars and salt until light and fluffy. Add the cream and extra and stir until smooth. Mix in the flour and chocolate chips until just combined.

    Spread the cookie dough on a parchment-lined dish so it is ½" thick. Cut into ½" cubes and freeze to use later.

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    Heat the milk and cream in a medium saucepan until it reaches 170°F. While it is heating up whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until it is thick and a pale yellow.

    Temper the egg yolks by slowing adding some of the hot cream mixture and whisk constantly. Now add it back into the saucepan and heat on low until it reaches 185°F. Pour through a fine mesh strainer and let cool before refrigerating for 4 hours or overnight.

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    Once ready, stir in the vanilla extract and salt and then pour into an ice cream machine while it is churning. Churn for 20 minutes or until desired consistency is reach.

    With machine still running, add the cookie dough and chocolate chips and churn for 30 seconds or until mixed through. Then transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.

    FAQs

    What Ice Cream Maker Do You Use?

    It may be the cheapest one available, but the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is super simple to use and makes the best ice cream at home.

    Can You Make Ice Cream with Half-and-Half Instead of Heavy Cream?

    You can although I highly recommend trying to use whole milk and heavy cream as the high fat content creates the creamy texture when the ice cream is cooled.

    Nearly any type of milk will work, and you can substitute half-and-half for the cream. But just keep in mind, it won't be as creamy and could get icy.

    Do I Have to Heat Up the Cream Mixture?

    Yes. When adding the eggs, while the chance is very small, if you bring to 185°F you kill the risk of salmonella.

    Is Raw Cookie Dough Safe?

    This cookie dough is safe because there are no eggs and you cook the flour which kills any bacteria.

    How Do I Keep It From Being Icy?

    So in general, eggs help prevent ice crystals but I also add Xanthan gum a lot of times to my recipes. Xanthan gum helps stabilize the ice cream and prevents ice crystals from forming.

    The usual problem with homemade ice cream is it will only lasts a couple of days before ice crystals form. But the Xanthan gum helps battle this. Just add ¼ tsp.

    How to Serve

    This homemade ice cream is great on its own or to complement other desserts including:

    • Chocolate Lava Cakes
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie
    • Smith Island Cake

    You could also use in this cookie dough ice cream cake.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    • Use the Best Ingredients - when making ice cream you want to use the best ingredients possible so use free-range eggs and organic milk and cream. Also use high quality vanilla extract and chocolate.
    • Don't Cut the Fat and Calories - ice cream is not the dessert that you should be cutting the fat. It depends on the high-fat content to create a creamy texture. If you go lower fat, it will cause an icy ice cream. If you're on a diet, just have a smaller scoop!
    • Add Extract at Right Time - if you add the vanilla extract while the custard is too hot, you won't get the actual flavor as it will cook out slightly. Just wait until right before you pour the custard into the ice cream maker to add it.
    • Chill the Custard - you don't necessarily need to chill the custard overnight, but you want to chill until it is as cold as possible.
    • Use Frozen Bowl - make sure your ice cream bowl has been frozen for at least 24 hours, otherwise you aren't giving the ice cream a great chance of freeze.
    • Start Ice Cream Motor First - do not pour the custard in the frozen bowl before starting the ice cream maker. It will start freezing upon contact. You want the motor running and slowly pour the custard in.
    • Don't Overchurn - always error on the side of caution when it comes to churning your ice cream. You do not want it to be hard. Remember it will continue to freeze once you place in the freezer.
    • Add cookie dough at the end – never add your cookie dough at the beginning of the process. You want to add it when it looks like there is about a minute left in the churning process.
    • Keep It Creamy - homemade ice cream can turn hard as we don't add preservatives, however Xanthan gum or a couple tablespoon of vodka will help keep it creamy.
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    Other Ice Cream Recipes

    • S'mores Ice Cream
    • Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
    • No Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream
    • Graham Cracker Ice Cream

    If you’ve tried this chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream recipe or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

    Creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with cookie dough makes this chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream better than anything you can buy at the store.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Resting Time4 hrs
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 scoops
    Calories: 279kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    Cookie Dough

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (4 tbsp)
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

    Ice Cream

    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 4 egg yolks
    • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

    Instructions

    Cookie Dough

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Add flour in even layer and bake for 7 minutes. Remove and set aside. (You do this to kill any bacteria that might be lingering)
    • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt with wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Stir in the flour and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Spread the cookie dough evenly in a parchment-lined baking dish until the dough is ½" thick. Freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Cut cookie dough into ½" cubes and freeze to be used later.

    Ice Cream

    • Combine milk and cream in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat. Stirring occasionally, heat until the mixture reaches a temperature of 170°F and bubbles start to form around the edges.
    • While the milk mixture is heating, whisk the egg yolks together until smooth in a heatproof bowl. Gradually whisk in the sugar until well incorporated and the mixture is thick and a pale yellow color. Temper the egg yolks by very slowly pouring the hot milk mixture while whisking constantly. Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and heat, stirring frequently, on low heat to a temperature of 185°F. The mixture should be slightly thickened, enough to coat the back of a spoon. It should not come to a boil.
    • Pour the custard mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl in an ice bath to cool the mixture completely, stirring constantly. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Remove the custard from the refrigerator and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Pour the mixture into an ice cream machine and churn for about 20 minutes (follow your ice cream maker directions).
    • Once desired consistency, slowly the cookie dough and chocolate chips to the ice cream maker and churn for 30 seconds longer until mixed through.
    • Transfer ice cream to airtight container and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.

    Notes

    • Use the Best Ingredients - when making ice cream you want to use the best ingredients possible so use free-range eggs and organic milk and cream. Also use high quality vanilla extract and chocolate.
    • Don't Cut the Fat and Calories - ice cream is not the dessert that you should be cutting the fat. It depends on the high-fat content to create a creamy texture. If you go lower fat, it will cause an icy ice cream. If you're on a diet, just have a smaller scoop!
    • Add Extract at Right Time - if you add the vanilla extract while the custard is too hot, you won't get the actual flavor as it will cook out slightly. Just wait until right before you pour the custard into the ice cream maker to add it.
    • Chill the Custard - you don't necessarily need to chill the custard overnight, but you want to chill until it is as cold as possible.
    • Use Frozen Bowl - make sure your ice cream bowl has been frozen for at least 24 hours, otherwise you aren't giving the ice cream a great chance of freeze.
    • Start Ice Cream Motor First - do not pour the custard in the frozen bowl before starting the ice cream maker. It will start freezing upon contact. You want the motor running and slowly pour the custard in.
    • Don't Overchurn - always error on the side of caution when it comes to churning your ice cream. You do not want it to be hard. Remember it will continue to freeze once you place in the freezer.
    • Add cookie dough at the end – never add your cookie dough at the beginning of the process. You want to add it when it looks like there is about a minute left in the churning process.
    • Keep It Creamy - homemade ice cream can turn hard as we don't add preservatives, however Xanthan gum or a couple tablespoon of vodka will help keep it creamy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 18g
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