These quick and easy, semi-homemade Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches are perfect for hot summer days! Younger children who like to help out in the kitchen will have a blast helping create their own desserts. You’ll just need a handful of ingredients to make this recipe … and plenty of sprinkles for decorating! Easily double or triple this recipe as needed.

Ingredients
- 4 Square Waffles, cut into 8 rectangles (or 8 Eggo® Wafflers)
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Chocolate Syrup Ingredients
- ½ c. Water
- ½ c. White Sugar
- 1/3 c. Unsweetened Dark Cocoa Powder
- 1 t. Real Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 t. Salt
Optional Topping Ideas
- Chocolate Sauce
- Sprinkles
- Chopped Nuts
- Crushed Cookies
- Mini Chocolate Chips
What You’ll Need
- Large, Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Small Skillet
- Whisk
- Ice Cream Scoop






Directions
Prep Time: 5 minutes (+ time to chill sandwiches)
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Yield: 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Pre-heat oven to 350ºF and arrange the waffles on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Remove ice cream from freezer to begin to soften slightly.
- Place baking sheet in pre-heated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping the waffles halfway through. Once the waffles are golden brown, remove baking sheet from the oven and set aside to cool for several minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate syrup by combining the water, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a small skillet set over medium heat. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is dissolved and the cocoa powder is thoroughly incorporated into the mixture, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Add a scoop of ice cream to four of the waffles and spread into an even layer. Top each with one of the remaining toasted waffles to create a “sandwich.”
- Place the ice cream sandwiches back on the baking tray and place in the freeze for 30 minutes to firm up. Remove baking sheet from freezer and top with the chocolate sauce, plus sprinkles and/or chopped nuts, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!
Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich Tips
Eggo® “Wafflers” are featured in the images. Square or rectangle waffles (versus round waffles) work best for this recipe.
Variations
Love making your own waffles? Go for it! Just make sure to let them cool before adding any ice cream. My favorite waffle mix is Carbon’s Golden Malted; it’s what they use for Mickey Waffles at Disney!
Any flavor ice cream works well with this waffle ice cream sandwich recipe. Mix it up with your favorite flavors and toppings!




Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Equipment
- Large, Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Small Skillet
- Whisk
- Ice Cream Scoop
Ingredients
- 4 Square Waffles cut into 8 rectangles
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Chocolate Syrup
- 1/2 c Water
- 1/2 c White Sugar
- 1/3 c Unsweetened Dark Cocoa Powder
- 1 t Real Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 t Salt
Optional Toppings
- Sprinkles
- Chopped Nuts
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350ºF and arrange the waffles on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Remove ice cream from freezer to begin to soften slightly.4 Square Waffles, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Place baking sheet in pre-heated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping the waffles halfway through.4 Square Waffles
- Once the waffles are golden brown, remove baking sheet from the oven and set aside to cool for several minutes.4 Square Waffles
- Prepare the chocolate syrup by combining the water, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a small skillet set over medium heat. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is dissolved and the cocoa powder is thoroughly incorporated into the mixture, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.1/2 c Water, 1/2 c White Sugar, 1/3 c Unsweetened Dark Cocoa Powder, 1 t Real Vanilla Extract, 1/8 t Salt
- Add a scoop of ice cream to four of the waffles and spread into an even layer. Top each with one of the remaining toasted waffles to create a “sandwich.”Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, 4 Square Waffles
- Place the ice cream sandwiches back on the baking tray and place in the freeze for 30 minutes to firm up. Remove baking sheet from freezer and top with the chocolate sauce, plus sprinkles and/or chopped nuts, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!Sprinkles, Chopped Nuts
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