🍨 Demerara Ice Cream Sandwiches – National Ice Cream Sandwich Day 🍨

Celebrate the ultimate summer mash-up with chewy Demerara cookies and creamy vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.

August 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a nostalgic favorite that’s been upgraded from top to bottom. These ice cream sandwiches use chewy, slightly crisp cookies made with Bartender’s Secret Sauce Organic Demerara Syrup—creating a warm, caramelized flavor and a soft bite that pairs perfectly with rich vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.

Make them ahead of time, freeze for easy serving, and watch them disappear at cookouts, pool parties, or casual summer celebrations.

🍪 Demerara Ice Cream Sandwiches – Recipe

For the cookies (makes 12–14 sandwiches):

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup Bartender’s Secret Sauce Organic Demerara Syrup

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

Filling:

• 1–2 pints high-quality vanilla or cinnamon ice cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.

2. Cream butter, sugars, and Demerara syrup until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.

3. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.

4. Scoop dough onto trays and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.

5. Soften ice cream slightly and spoon or scoop between two cookies.

6. Wrap each sandwich in parchment and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

✨ Why It Works

The Demerara syrup adds molasses depth and helps create a soft-baked cookie with a bit of caramel snap—ideal for sandwiching creamy ice cream. It’s a treat that balances texture, flavor, and fun, all in a nostalgic format.