Two crisp cookies embrace a luscious coffee mousse ice cream filling, making self-restraint a distant memory. Rich espresso flavor blends with creamy sweetness in every bite. The contrast of smooth mousse and crunchy cookies creates a dangerously addictive dessert. Perfect for hot days, late-night cravings, or moments when life demands indulgence. These treats take effort, but the first bite makes it all worth it. Freeze a batch and pretend they’ll last the week. Spoiler alert: they won’t. If you love coffee and chocolate, consider this your new vice.
Coffee Mousse Ice Cream Sandwiches
Decadent coffee mousse ice cream is sandwiched between crisp cookies for a perfect frozen dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coffee Mousse Ice Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup condensed milk
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, forming even rounds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- Cool completely before assembling.
Prepare the Coffee Mousse Ice Cream
- Whip heavy cream, condensed milk, and espresso powder until thick.
- Stir in vanilla extract and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Scoop mousse ice cream onto a cookie and press another on top.
- Freeze sandwiches for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 9%
- Phosphorus: 7%
