White Chocolate Ice Cream Cookies

Here’s a recipe for delicious white chocolate ice cream cookies, which transform into a masterpiece of sweetness with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 200 g of white chocolate
• 100 g of soft butter
• 150 g of icing sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 225 g of 00 flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• Vanilla ice cream (to serve)
• White chocolate shavings or dark chocolate (for garnishing)

Preparation

1. Begin by melting half of the white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, being careful not to overheat. Allow to cool slightly.
2. In a bowl, whip the soft butter with the icing sugar until you get a fluffy mixture.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until you get a smooth emulsion.
4. Incorporate the melted white chocolate into the butter mixture and mix well.
5. In a second bowl, mix the flour with the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
6. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until a dough is formed.
7. Chop the remaining white chocolate into small pieces and fold them into the dough.
8. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
9. Form balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.
10. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, but the center remains soft.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, take a cookie, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of it, and press with a second cookie to form a sandwich.
13. Garnish the edges with white chocolate shavings or dark chocolate, according to your taste.

Curiosity

In Italy, ice cream cookies are a classic for summer walks, often consumed as a snack or a refreshing dessert. With the addition of white chocolate, these cookies gain a special sweetness and creaminess that perfectly complement the freshness of the vanilla ice cream. For an extra touch, you could try using pistachio or hazelnut flavored ice cream to fill your ice cream cookies.