Easy Homemade Cookies And Cream Ice Cream Recipe

Homemade Cookies and Cream Ice Cream recipe! Use Oreos or any cookie for the perfect crunch-and-cream combo. Easy, kid-friendly & dairy-free option included.

Few flavours say “childhood joy” quite like Cookies & Cream ice cream. 🍪🍦 Creamy and packed with crunchy cookie chunks, it’s a timeless favourite that never seems to go out of style. Whether you’re making it for kids’ parties, family movie night, or simply to indulge your own inner child, this recipe is a guaranteed winner.

✅ In This Article, You’ll Find:

• What makes Cookies & Cream ice cream unique (and why it’s different from cookie dough flavours)
• How to mix in any cookie you love — from Oreos to ginger snaps — without losing creaminess
• The secret to balancing crunch and cream for the perfect scoop
• Fun ways kids can help make their own cookie mix-ins
• A dairy-free alternative that’s just as indulgent
• FAQs to help you master Cookies & Cream at home
• A full step-by-step Homemade Cookies & Cream Ice Cream recipe

Crunch Time – Pick Your Cookie, Any Cookie

When I’m making ice cream, cookies and cream is one of those flavours I always come back to — it’s nostalgic, it’s fun, and kids absolutely love it.

Most people think of Oreos first (and yes, they make a fantastic base), but guess what? You can use any cookie you like.

Chocolate chip cookies, digestives, ginger snaps, even Biscoff! The key is striking the right balance between crunchy bites and creamy vanilla ice cream.

Our Cookies and Cream Ice Cream recipe will show you exactly how to do that, with tips for getting kids involved, dairy-free swaps, and of course, plenty of ideas to make it your own.

Ready to give it a go?

Creamy Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Recipe

Here’s our fool-proof Cookies & Cream Ice Cream recipe — creamy, crunchy, and customisable with any cookie you love.

(Prep time: 20 mins | Churn time: 25–30 mins (or freeze/stir method 3–4 hrs) | Total time: 4 hrs 30 mins | Servings: 8)

Ingredients:

• 500ml double cream (or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free)
• 250ml whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free)
• 150g caster sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 150g Oreo cookies (or your favourite biscuits), roughly chopped

Method:

1. Make the base
   In a mixing bowl, whisk cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
2. Chill it down
   Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1–2 hours (or overnight for best flavour).
3. Churn it up

• With an ice cream maker: Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency.
• No churn method: Freeze for 45 minutes, whisk with a fork, then repeat every 30–40 mins for 3–4 hours until thick and creamy – see note below.

4. Fold in cookies
   Stir chopped cookies through the soft ice cream, leaving a few bigger chunks for texture.
5. Freeze & serve
   Transfer to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for 2–3 hours until scoopable. Serve in cones or bowls, topped with extra cookie crumbles!

Nutritional Info (per serving, based on 8):

• Calories: ~295 kcal | Fat: 19g | Carbs: 28g | Sugar: 20g | Protein: 3g

👉🏽 Note: If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can still make this recipe;

Simply pour your ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture vigorously with a fork to break up ice crystals, repeating this process for about 3-4 hours or until the ice cream is firm. Please also check out our post – How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker – to learn more.

Get the Kids Involved 🍪👩‍🍳

Summer holidays are the perfect time to get kids into the kitchen — and Cookies & Cream ice cream is a recipe the whole family can make together.

👶 Little ones (ages 3–7): Give them the fun jobs! Let them crush cookies in a sealed bag with a rolling pin (great for burning off some energy) or sprinkle the chunks into the churned ice cream. It’s tactile, easy, and guaranteed to get smiles.

👧 Older kids (8–12): Hand over a wooden spoon or spatula and let them stir the cookie chunks through the base. They can also help with measuring ingredients, choosing different cookie types, and decorating the finished scoops with sprinkles or sauces.

👩‍🎓 Teens (13+): Let them take the reins! Older kids can follow the recipe more independently — from whisking the cream to pouring the mixture into containers. They’ll love experimenting with different cookies or swirling in sauces like caramel or chocolate fudge to create their own “signature” version.

👉🏽 Cooking together isn’t just about the treat at the end — it’s a great way to keep kids entertained during the summer holidays while teaching them skills and confidence in the kitchen.

If you’re looking for more summer holiday inspiration, don’t miss these:

• 10 Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes for Kids — fun, simple ideas to get kids mixing, swirling, and scooping.
• Summer Holidays Day 2: “Mum, I’m Bored!” Fun Ice Cream Ideas for Kids — creative ice cream activities to banish boredom (and cool everyone down!).

Dairy-Free Alternative 🌱

Going dairy-free? No problem. Just because you’re skipping dairy doesn’t mean you have to miss out on this delicious Cookies & Cream ice cream.

With a few clever swaps, you can create a plant-based version that’s just as indulgent — smooth, scoopable, and every bit as delicious as the classic.

Try swapping the following ingredients:

• Double cream → full-fat coconut cream
• Whole milk → oat milk or almond milk

The result is still creamy, with a subtle coconut note that pairs beautifully with chocolate cookies.

Related Reads You Might Also Love

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🍫 Oreo Ice Cream Recipe – A decadent Oreo-loaded recipe for die-hard fans of the classic biscuit.
🍯 Gingerbread Ice Cream – Spiced, warming, and surprisingly perfect all year round.

FAQs ❓

1. Can I use other cookies besides Oreos?
Absolutely! Digestives, Hobnobs, Biscoff, shortbread, or even homemade cookies work brilliantly.

2. How do I stop the cookies from going soggy?
Add them right at the end, after churning, and keep chunks fairly large.

3. Can I make it less sweet?
Yes — reduce sugar to 120g, especially if your cookies are already very sweet.

4. How long does it keep?
Stored in an airtight container with baking parchment pressed on top, it keeps up to 2 weeks.

The Final Scoop

Cookies & Cream ice cream is simple, nostalgic, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you stick with Oreos, branch out into your favourite biscuit tin, or go dairy-free, it’s always a guaranteed hit.

So — what’s going into your Cookies & Cream? Classic Oreos, double chocolate cookies, or something totally different?

We hope that you’ve enjoyed our article – Homemade Cookies & Cream Ice Cream (Any Cookie, Any Time!) – and that it’s inspired you to roll up your sleeves and try this recipe for yourself. Whether you stick with the classic Oreo crunch, swap in chocolate chip cookies, or go bold with gingerbread or Biscoff, there’s endless flavour waiting in every scoop.

If you have any questions, tips, or creative cookie combos of your own, drop us a comment below – we’d love to hear from you (and maybe even try your idea in our next batch!).

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