Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Cookies and cream ice cream is one of those timeless dessert recipes that never goes out of style — because who can resist a swirl of crunchy chocolate cookies and creamy vanilla ice cream all in one bite?
There’s just something magical about cookies and cream ice cream. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of those after-school treats or the way every scoop feels like the perfect combo of comfort and indulgence.
It’s creamy, dreamy, and filled with chunks of chocolatey goodness that make each bite feel like a mini celebration.
Whether you’re serving it in a cone, sandwiching it between brownies, or blending it into a milkshake, this flavor always steals the show.
Is cookies and cream ice cream just vanilla with Oreos?
Pretty much, but there’s a little more to it! The recipe usually starts with a vanilla or sweet cream base, and then gets loaded with crushed Oreos. The magic really happens when those cookies soften slightly and swirl into the creamy base, giving every bite that perfect mix of smooth and crunchy.
What is Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Made Of?
It’s surprisingly easy to make and only needs a few simple ingredients to deliver that rich, creamy flavor you love:
- Sweetened condensed milk,
- Heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
- Oreo cookies (or any chocolate sandwich cookies you like)
Be sure to use cold ingredients as they whip better and a chilled loaf pan helps the ice cream freeze more evenly and quickly.
How to Make Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Want the full step-by-step and exact measurements? Keep scrolling for the printable recipe card!
First, we whip up a creamy vanilla base no ice cream maker needed! You’ll beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Then, add in the sweetened condensed milk and a splash of vanilla.
Toss the cookies in a plastic bag and crush them up (a rolling pin works great for this!), then fold most of those cookie bits into the vanilla mixture.
Pour it all into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap, sprinkle the rest of the cookies on top, cover it up, and pop it in the freezer.
Once frozen, let the ice cream sit out for 5-10 minutes before scooping. It’ll be creamier and easier to serve.
At least 4-6 hours, but overnight is best for that firm, scoopable texture.
If you love this flavor, you’re going to want to check out these sweet ideas too — they’re just as fun, easy, and totally delicious!
- Cookies and Cream Fudge is a rich, melt-in-your-mouth treat loaded with crunchy cookie pieces in every bite.
- Cookies & Cream Cupcakes are the perfect handheld dessert, topped with creamy frosting and cookie crumbles for extra flair.
- Oreo Cookie Recipes are endless, from no-bake pies to stuffed brownies—there’s something for every Oreo lover.
- No Churn Ice Cream Recipes make it easy to whip up your favorite frozen treats without an ice cream maker.
- Christmas Ice Cream Desserts are a festive twist on frozen treats, perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights in with family.
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Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 box oreo cookies
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, mix the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Mix in the condensed milk and vanilla. Mix together.
- Put your oreos in a sealable storage bag. Crush them up! This is the fun part!
- Fold in the crushed cookie pieces into the ice cream mixture. Be sure to save a handful of cookies!
- Line a pan with plastic wrap.
- Pour the cookies and cream ice cream mixture into your pan.
- Top the ice cream with the reserved crushed cookies.
- Cover with plastic wrap.
- Freeze your Cookies and Cream Ice Cream for a minimum of 6 hours to overnight.
Notes
It stays fresh in the freezer for up to 2 weeks if stored tightly covered.
I love that this recipe does not need a machine. I need to try making ice cream.
I love back to nature cookies! I always felt best giving them to my kids when I did start giving in to little sweets.
Looks so delicious! I’ve actually never made homemade ice cream before, I just didn’t realize it could be this easy.
All the yum! I would have never guessed this was no churn! I just made homemade (keto) ice cream for the first time 2 weekends ago and I can’t wait to explore all the other options!
OK now this sounds like an absolutely amazing ice cream idea. I love that it is no churn as I’m not sure I could manage to churn anything!
Homemade ice cream is totally on our summer bucket list that we are working on! Just found our recipe! Yum!
Oh wow…I’ve been wondering how to make no churn ice cream! Those cookies look really good on their own, too!
I love no churn style ice cream! I would love to make this for my cookie loving kids!
This is my favorite flavor of ice cream. I can’t wait to try out your recipe. I bet this will taste amazing.
The only way to make cookies and cream ice cream better is by making it a simple no churn recipe! I’m going to have to try this for sure.
I am loving this ice cream. I haven’t heard of Back to Nature but would love to try their products.
Cookies and cream is one of my favorite ice cream flavors. I know what I’m making really soon.
I just love making no churn ice cream. Cookies & Cream sounds absolutely delicious!
Oh, I love this! I can’t wait to try it this weekend!!
I love cookies and cream ice cream. It is one of my favorites! My husband and kids love it too. I have an ice cream maker but this looks so easy I’ll have to try it
Cookies and cream ice cream is one of my favorite flavors! This looks amazing.
I can’t wait to try this. I honestly didn’t even know you could make ice cream without a machine. This is huge news to me!
We have a really similar no-churn recipe we use when we make cookies and cream ice cream and it’s so good! Gonna have to try those cookies!
Thanks for this recipe. It’s school break and it’s summer here, so this will be a sweet way to cool down.
My mouth is watering just looking at your pictures. ???? I cannot believe that this delicious ice cream is made from only four ingredients. ???? Saving and using in the near future. Thank you!! ????
It’s so awesome that you can make this without churning. I’ve seen a few of these type recipes and have been wanting to give it a try. The kids have been wanting me to as well. This looks yum!
One day I’m going to make ice cream. I’m on a strict diet right now since I’m trying to lose weight. The recipe looks easy enough!
I am the world’s worst cook, but ice cream is my absolute fave and this looks absolutely amazing.
I have to try this! I LOVE making my own ice cream and our ice cream maker just broke. A no churn recipe is perfect!
Homemade ice cream with 4 ingredients? Sounds awesome, especially with warmer temperatures making their way into the region. The fact that it’s no churn is a great thing too.
You make it so easy sound so easy to create your own homemade ice cream but it seems too good to be true. I need to get those cookies and try this myself for the kids.
Homemade ice cream brings back such sweet memories from days past. I love this no-churn 4-ingredient suggestion. It’s time to make even more sweet memories this summer!
I love how easy this is to make. My kids are going to gobble this up when I make it.
I love the no churn recipes. I think they are quick easy and delicious. Now it is getting nicer, this i looking very appetizing.
Honestly, I have never tried any Back To Nature products and I sit here wondering why! Those granola snacks look really delicious. I am a big fan of Honey Nut Granola so I will definitely get some of those. Thanks for sharing the ice cream recipe too!
Holy cow, I can’t believe how easy this is to make! Cookies n cream is my hubby’s favorite ice cream. he’s going to be so excited when I MAKE it for him!
Back To Nature is a brand we eat. I love the cookie and ice cream idea for sure.
This ice cream sounds amazing. And I love that it is no churn.
That ice cream has my mouth watering. Back to nature is one of my fav brands of snacks for my kiddies!
I love back to nature cookies! Hard to pick a favorite! My son loves them too!
There’s nothing better than homemade ice cream! I do have an ice cream maker, but this sounds so simple and delicious!
I need to try this! Looks SO good! Perfect treat this weekend!
We love making our own ice cream at home and this definitely makes it a whole lot easier because it’s a no churn recipe! Thanks for the step-by-step on how to make it.
My family will surely love this treat! I can’t wait for the weekend. Thanks for sharing!
I would love to make home made ice cream but the last thing I need is another appliance in my kitchen. This recipe seems ideal!
I love cookies & cream icecream. Especially with a bit of mint flavoring. I’ll try it. Thanks!
this looks so good,,i cant wait to give this a try for my family
Cookies and cream is my favorite flavor of ice cream!
I’ve never made homemade ice cream before, but would love to make this in the future. Looks and sounds amazing!
That looks so good. I have never tried making ice cream but I am going to now! Thanks for the recipe!
This sounds delicious! I have never made my own ice cream before, because I was always under the impression that I needed an ice cream machine. Thanks for sharing!
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I would love to try this ice cream, and the cookies. Thanks for posting!
We are always looking for different treats to prepare the grand kids….and me!
Looks yummy and simple I need to pass this on to my son he is always trying new ice cream recipes
Mmmm, this looks delicious. What a great idea of making an ice cream at home. I wonder if it’s cost effective, but sure my kids would enjoy it and be proud of themselves. Thanks for sharing!
I’m always looking for good home made ice cream recipes! I especially love the back to nurture cookies as well!
Oh yum this looks absolutely delicious! Homemade ice cream is the best
I LOVE no churn ice cream. It makes for an easy dessert.. and I am one of the laziest people in the kitchen ever 😉 Love the addition of cookies!
Thanks for sharing this. I will try it for sure. My husband often talks about how his mom used to make home made ice cream on Sunday evenings. One of his fondest memories.
Oh gurrlllll! I could really use you at my house. I’ve not had much success with deserts thst I havent made before. Everyone in this house loves Oreos so this would be such a big hit. I have to admit I get a little intimidated by all your recipes. Lol ty
OMG this looks delicious. I want this RIGHT NOW!!!
Well, we just saved this recipe! This is so perfect for a summer treat!
Excellent recipe for these hot days, by the way, I entered the giveaway. Fingers crossed!!
How yummy is this! This will be perfect for the summer, thanks for sharing your recipe 🙂
xo, Sondra
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What a great way to make ice cream and get the family involved. My kids love cookies and cream ice cream and I would love to try making it with them someday. We’ve only made chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream
Just love home made ice cream because you can eat as much as you can???? and its just one time investment to buy ingredients so much money you can save!!! The great thing about this products are no artificial colors, flavors, or ingredients!!!
This is a great recipe for Summer coming soon. My daughter and I will have to try this out very soon!
We’ve made homemade ice cream I few times, but we used a custard-base I believe. I would love to try making this with my daughters. I think they would have a blast crushing up all the cookies to mix in. And cookies and cream is my favorite, so it all works out!
Love your easy step-by-step instructions. Your pictures are motivating as I see the end result and it looks absolutely delicious ???? Love your easy step-by-step instructions. Your pictures are motivating as I see the end result and it looks absolutely delicious ????
Ice cream is one of my vices! If it’s cookies and cream and it’s also homemade then it’s even more difficult to restrain myself! It looks delicious!