This all-American classic dessert features a gluten free chocolate chip cookie base with vanilla ice cream! Topped with more crumbled cookies and rainbow sprinkles for a simple and timeless dessert pairing.

I enjoy coming up with new recipe ideas or putting a fun spin on an old classic. But, experimenting can lead to mishaps or a dish being good, but just not quite good enough. Or you spend hours on a three-layer lemon chiffon cake with a honey frosting, only to have your family gravitate to that box of store-bought chocolate chip cookies.

Sometimes, I wonder why I even bother.

So, if we can't beat them, let's join them. Simple and classic is often the best.

And, what's more classic-American than good-ole' chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream???

Er...ummm...nothing.

Except...maybe sipping bottled Coca-Cola in the back of an old red ford... Sitting outside of a diner... In your black T-birds bomber jacket... With...

- OK, you get the picture!

Now, it helps to start with a really good chocolate chip cookie recipe. I used The BEST Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. You could use your grandma's recipe or even store-bought dough will work, if you're crunched for time. Also, maybe spend an extra few dollars for a higher quality ice cream. Breyer's Natural Vanilla is a personal family favorite.

And- you could easily serve chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream. Still a fun dessert, with the exact same flavors. But, this is for when you want to seem just a bit more impressive. Plus, the cake version is actually simple too- but it looks so much cuter!

Delicious does not need to equal super fancy. I mean...classics have stood the test of time for a reason. This dessert was even requested as my nephew's next birthday treat! 

Next time, I might add a layer of chocolate ice cream...otherwise, this simple dessert is pure perfection!

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All-American Classic Dessert Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Vanilla Ice Cream

Sprinkles

Ice Cream Cookie Cake Tips & Tricks

• Use some of the dough to bake 3-4 cookies. These can then be crumbled and sprinkled over the ice cream.
• The cookie dough does not need to completely cover the bottom of the baking dish. Remember, the cookies will rise and spread a bit.
• After leaving on the counter for 20-30 minutes, beat the ice cream with an electric mixer for a smooth, easy to spread texture.
• Always top ice cream cakes with something- cookies, graham crackers, chocolate shavings, sprinkles, dollops of whipped cream...this takes the top from plain to WOW!

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dos and Don'ts

• Do use softened butter.
• Don't forget to add vanilla and salt. These ingredients may seem small and insignificant, but they truly add so much flavor! And, don't use the cheap or imitation stuff.
• Do add an extra egg yolk. This will help to create a chewier cookie.
• Use 1/2 cup of oat flour for a chewier cookie.
• Don't overmix the dough.
• Don't overbake. 

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Craving more sweet treats???

Gluten Free Cannoli Cookies

Gluten Free Mini Air Fryer Cheesecakes

Gluten Free Oatmeal Cream Pies