Cookie Monster Ice Cream

Did you know that you can transform plain vanilla ice cream into homemade cookie monster ice cream with a simple technique? And the best part? No ice cream machine needed!

A true cookie lover’s dream!

By using softened vanilla ice cream from your favorite store, you can drastically reduce the time it takes to make your favorite sesame street ice cream, just like you’d find at your local ice cream shop. But we love homemade ice cream recipes!

Equipment you’ll need:

• Large bowl
• Spatula (I big fat puffy heart love this set)
• Loaf pan or container that can go in the freezer (I just got one of these and can’t wait to use it!!!)
• Plastic wrap
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Ice cream scoop
• Toothpicks to scoop gel food coloring

Ingredients:

• 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream
• blue gel food coloring
• Mini Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies
• Oreo cookies minis
• Golden Oreo minis

Directions for making Cookie Monster Ice Cream:

1. Soften the Vanilla Ice Cream by leaving it at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. You can also microwave the ice cream for 10-15 seconds until it is softened but not completely melted.

2. Add blue food coloring until you reach your desired blue color. I used a hand mixer to incorporate the color easier so I can get the perfect blue ice cream color. 

3. Mix in mini cookies with a spatula until they are evenly distributed. Scoop into loaf pan. Use a piece of plastic wrap and set it directly on the creamy ice cream mixture.

4. Refreeze until ice cream is firm again, 2-4 hours, depending on your freezer’s temperature.

5. Once refrozen, scoop into ice cream cones or bowls.

Variations for Cookie Monster Ice Cream

• Use Nutter Butter cookies, chunks of Oreos, marshmallow fluff, edible chocolate chip cookie dough, or your favorite cookies.
• Use chocolate chip cookies to make a Cookie Monster ice cream sandwich.
• Add in chocolate chips, white chocolate, edible cookie dough pieces, or hot fudge.
• Make your blue Monster ice cream to make milkshakes.
• Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for an added punch of flavor.

Make sure to check out our fun homemade Cookie Monster Cookie recipe … the perfect pairing for this yummy blue ice cream and also a must have for your Sesame Street themed birthday party or event!

Tips for making this easy homemade ice cream:

• When using gel food coloring, scoop the gel out of the container with a toothpick. To prevent contaminating the gel, use a separate toothpick when additional color is needed.
• Store in an airtight container in the freezer with plastic wrap directly on top of the ice cream. (Our next ice cream recipe will be made in this amazing new toy that is on its way to my house as I type this)

Transforming plain vanilla ice cream into a deliciously flavored treat is easy with this simple technique. All you need is some softened vanilla ice cream and your favorite cookies. 

We think that this no churn cookie monster ice cream recipe will be the perfect addition to your Sesame Street themed birthday party or just a fun treat that everyone will love! 

Looking for more fun party recipes? Make sure to check out our Strawberry Napoleon recipe, it’s another party favorite!