Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of flavor and texture with the Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza! This over-the-top dessert is a dream come true for candy bar lovers, blending rich, creamy vanilla or chocolate ice cream with chunks of edible cookie dough, gooey caramel, peanut butter ribbons, and crushed Snickers and Reese’s. It’s everything you love in one scoop — and then some.
Why You’ll Love This Ice Cream
🍫 Loaded with mix-ins — every bite is packed with candy bar goodness
🍪 Edible cookie dough chunks bring chewy, nostalgic comfort
🥜 Peanut butter + caramel add the perfect sweet-salty swirl
🍦 Ultra-creamy base you can make at home or customize
🎉 Perfect for parties, celebrations, or just treating yourself!
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour (heat-treated)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Mix-Ins & Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chopped Snickers bars
- 1/2 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (slightly melted for swirling)
- Extra cookie dough balls (for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Ice Cream Base
Whisk together cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until sugar is fully dissolved. Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours.
Step 2: Prepare Edible Cookie Dough
Cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in milk and vanilla. Mix in heat-treated flour, then fold in chocolate chips. Roll into small balls or crumble into chunks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3: Churn the Ice Cream
Pour the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until soft-serve consistency.
Step 4: Add the Magic
In the last few minutes of churning, fold in cookie dough pieces, chopped Snickers and Reese’s, and ribbons of caramel and peanut butter. Swirl gently with a spatula.
Step 5: Freeze and Serve
Transfer to a container and freeze for 4–6 hours or until firm. Scoop into bowls or cones and top with extra cookie dough, drizzle, and chopped candy bars for the full extravaganza.
Variations
- Use a chocolate ice cream base for extra decadence
- Add crushed pretzels or peanuts for a salty crunch
- Use Reese’s Pieces or Snickers Almond for a twist
- Turn it into ice cream sandwiches or cake layers!
Final Thoughts
The Snickers & Reese’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream Extravaganza is not just a dessert — it’s an experience. Creamy, crunchy, chewy, salty, sweet, and absolutely addictive, it’s the perfect treat for anyone who believes there’s no such thing as “too much.” Whether you serve it at a birthday bash or eat it straight from the tub on movie night, this ice cream guarantees smiles with every bite.