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A bowl of Christmas cookie ice cream with colorful sprinkles and cookie pieces

Christmas Cookie Ice Cream

A festive no-churn dessert combining vanilla ice cream with frosted sugar cookie chunks and sprinkles, delivering seasonal flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday Dessert
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 cookies Frosted sugar cookies Use store-bought frosted sugar cookies or homemade cut-outs; chop or break into bite-size pieces.
  • 1/3 cup Red and green sprinkles Use nonpareils or jimmies; substitute holiday confetti sprinkles for different textures.
  • 1.5 quarts Vanilla ice cream Choose full-fat premium vanilla for richness or custard-style ice cream for creamier mouthfeel.
  • 2-4 tablespoons Cream or milk (optional) Add only if ice cream is too stiff to fold; use heavy cream for richness or whole milk for lighter texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Break the frosted sugar cookies into chunks approximately one-half inch to one inch in size for balanced texture.
  2. Inspect the cookie pieces and remove any large hard bits to ensure pleasant chewing and even mixing.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Scoop the vanilla ice cream into a large mixing bowl and let it soften for two to four minutes at cool room temperature.
  2. Add the cookie chunks and pour the sprinkles evenly over the softened ice cream to distribute color and crunch.
  3. Mix gently with a spatula, folding two to three times until the cookies and sprinkles are evenly distributed without melting the base.
  4. Adjust texture with cream or milk, adding one tablespoon at a time only if the ice cream resists folding smoothly.
Freeze and Serve
  1. Transfer the mixture into an airtight container, pressing the surface flat and covering it to prevent freezer burn and ice crystals.
  2. Freeze for at least two hours until the mixture is solid enough to scoop cleanly and hold shape in bowls or cones.
  3. Scoop and serve in bowls, offering extra sprinkles on top for garnish and additional festive crunch.

Notes

Soften the ice cream briefly on the counter for two to four minutes to allow easy folding without melting the base significantly. Break cookies into uniform pieces for consistent texture.