Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Experience the “joy” of a favorite candy bar in a frozen dessert form with yummy coconut gelato or sorbet or ice cream sandwiched between two fudgy, nutty cookies. For a frosty treat, it doesn’t get much better than Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Up through fourth grade, I went to really small schools. We didn’t have a cafeteria in either, so when I went to the local public school in fifth grade, a whole new world opened up to me. A world that involved being able to purchase ice cream at lunchtime. This was epic! I think I convinced my mom to give me fifty cents to buy a chocolate eclair bar about once a week. Then, as a realllly special treat, I could occasionally get a dollar out of her to buy one of those packages chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. This was like heaven to me. Same thing happened when we used to go to the community pool in the summer and the ice cream truck would show up. My sister and I were allowed to get popsicles or Italian ices or ice cream bars most days, but sometimes, just sometimes I could get that chocolate chip cookie sandwich. Heaven!

Guess what, guys – these are better…

Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches - coconut ice cream or sorbet sandwiched between two chocolaty cookies is a fun frozen dessert that's gluten free with a dairy-free option. |cupcakesandkalechips.com

The cookies alone are ridiculous. Fudgy and chewy (and gluten free, since they have no flour at all), with a little bit of crunch from the chopped almonds. Then smush some creamy coconut gelato between them, and now you’ve taken things to a whole new level. I mean, chocolate, almond, and coconut is just such a perfect flavor combination (ahem, Almond Joy anyone?), and in my world, ice cream makes everything better!

Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches - coconut ice cream or sorbet sandwiched between two chocolaty cookies is a fun frozen dessert that's gluten free with a dairy-free option. |cupcakesandkalechips.com

I bought my gelato, but if you want to whip up your own, go for it. You could even use sorbet or make a coconut milk-based ice cream, and then these are complete dairy free!

Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches - coconut ice cream or sorbet sandwiched between two chocolaty cookies is a fun frozen dessert that's gluten free with a dairy-free option. |cupcakesandkalechips.com

What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

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Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches for #IceCreamWeek

Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches are a fun twist on a classic ice cream sandwich! Experience the "joy" of a favorite candy bar in frozen dessert form with yummy coconut gelato or sorbet sandwiched between two fudgy, nutty cookies.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • About one pint coconut gelato ice cream, or sorbet (homemade or storebought)
  • Shredded sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with silicon baking mats or parchment.
  • In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg.
  • Add the almond butter, brown sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and vanilla, and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Fold in the chopped almonds.
  • Form balls with about 2 tablespoons of dough, place about six or seven on each baking sheet, a couple of inches apart, and press down to form thick disks.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set but still slightly soft to the touch.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Remove gelato or sorbet from the freezer to soften slightly.
  • Sandwich about one-quarter cup of gelato or sorbet between two cookies. If desired, roll the edges in coconut.
  • Place the sandwiches in the freezer until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches for #IceCreamWeek
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 200mg8%
Potassium 410mg12%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Calcium 174mg17%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  2. Kat

    LOVE ice cream, it is my one major downfall so this GF version is definitely top of my list to try! My fave flavour is probably Blueberry Cheesecake…mmmmm…

  3. My school didn’t serve lunch either (not until I went to high school did that become an option for me)!

    I absolutely love these ice cream sandwiches-the chocolate cookies look dense and perfect and I love the almond coconut ice cream! mm

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