Description
Creamy, rich, and packed with candy bar goodness — this Cookie Dough Snickers & Reese’s Ice Cream combines edible cookie dough, chunks of Snickers, and Reese’s peanut butter cups in a smooth no-churn vanilla base. The perfect frozen dessert for anyone who loves a sweet, chewy, and crunchy bite in every scoop!
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream Base:
2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Edible Cookie Dough:
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (125 g) heat-treated all-purpose flour*
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
Mix-ins:
3 Snickers bars, chopped
5 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
1/3 cup (80 ml) caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
To heat-treat flour: Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes. Let cool before using.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough
In a medium bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (2–3 minutes). Stir in vanilla. Gradually add cooled, heat-treated flour and mix until combined. Add milk a tablespoon at a time until smooth, then fold in mini chocolate chips. Roll small bite-sized pieces (½ inch) and refrigerate until needed.
Step 2: Make the Ice Cream Base
Whip cold heavy cream in a large chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix condensed milk, vanilla, and salt. Gently fold whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until smooth and airy.
Step 3: Add the Mix-ins
Fold in half the cookie dough bites, chopped Snickers, and Reese’s pieces. Mix just enough to distribute evenly.
Step 4: Layer the Ice Cream
Pour half the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Drizzle with caramel sauce and swirl gently. Add the remaining ice cream and repeat with more caramel and mix-ins for a marbled effect.
Step 5: Freeze
Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to soften slightly.
Notes
Texture Tip: Don’t overwhip the cream — this helps your ice cream stay creamy and not grainy.
Storage: Keeps up to 3 weeks in the freezer. Press parchment paper directly on top before sealing to prevent ice crystals.
Make Ahead: Cookie dough can be prepared and frozen up to 3 months in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for heat-treating flour)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-churn / Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Cookie dough Snickers Reese’s ice cream, no-churn ice cream, homemade ice cream, candy bar ice cream, peanut butter caramel dessert
