Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza
Get ready to treat yourself with the delightfully indulgent Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza! This homemade ice cream is loaded with sweet cookie dough, crunchy Snickers, and creamy Reese’s peanut butter cups. Perfect for a warm day or any time you want to impress your friends and family!
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is a fun blend of flavors that everyone loves. It combines the joy of cookie dough and the classic flavors of Snickers and Reese’s into a creamy, delicious ice cream. Making it at home allows you to control the ingredients and customize it to your taste. Plus, it’s an exciting way to cool down and satisfy your sweet cravings!
How to Make Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup chopped Snickers
- 1/2 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
Directions:
Make the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir in the heat-treated flour and the milk until a dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Roll the dough into small bite-sized balls and freeze them.
Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until everything is smooth.
Assemble the Ice Cream: Gently fold in the frozen cookie dough balls, chopped Snickers, and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or an airtight container.
Freeze & Enjoy: Cover the container with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Once it’s frozen, scoop it out and enjoy this over-the-top treat!
How to Serve Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza
Serve this delicious ice cream in bowls or cones. You can top it with extra chocolate or caramel sauce for added flavor. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles to make it look even more delightful!
How to Store Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza
Keep the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. It will stay fresh for about 2 weeks, but we doubt it will last that long!
Tips to Make Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza
- Make sure to heat-treat the flour to kill any bacteria. This is especially important since you are using it in cookie dough.
- Allow the ice cream base to chill before mixing in the mix-ins for a smoother texture.
- If you want a richer flavor, add a bit of peanut butter to the ice cream base.
Variation
Feel free to switch out the candies for your favorites! You could try M&M’s, Oreos, or any other sweet treats you enjoy.
FAQs
Q: Can I use homemade cookie dough instead of store-bought?
A: Yes, you can use homemade cookie dough! Just make sure it’s safe to eat raw.
Q: How long does this ice cream take to freeze?
A: It needs at least 6 hours in the freezer, but overnight is best for a firmer texture.
Q: Can I make this ice cream without a churn?
A: Yes! The no-churn method works perfectly with this recipe as it uses a combination of cream and sweetened condensed milk for creaminess.
Enjoy your Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza — a dessert that’s sure to impress everyone!
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Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza
- Total Time: 390 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delightfully indulgent homemade ice cream loaded with cookie dough, crunchy Snickers, and creamy Reese’s peanut butter cups.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup chopped Snickers
- 1/2 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir in the heat-treated flour and the milk until a dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Roll the dough into small bite-sized balls and freeze them.
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until everything is smooth.
- Assemble the Ice Cream: Gently fold in the frozen cookie dough balls, chopped Snickers, and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or an airtight container.
- Freeze & Enjoy: Cover the container with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 360 minutes or overnight. Once it’s frozen, scoop it out and enjoy this over-the-top treat!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Can be served with extra chocolate or caramel sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn Ice Cream
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ice cream, dessert, Snickers, Reese's, cookie dough, no-churn