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Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream Sandwiches

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These homemade salted caramel pretzel ice cream sandwiches combine the salty crunch of pretzels, gooey caramel, and creamy vanilla ice cream for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

  • Granulated sugar (1 cup / 200 g)
  • Unsalted butter (6 tbsp / 85 g), softened
  • Heavy cream (½ cup / 120 ml), warmed
  • Sea salt (1 tsp), flaky preferably
  • All-purpose flour (2 cups / 250 g)
  • Baking soda (1 tsp)
  • Unsalted butter (¾ cup / 170 g), softened
  • Brown sugar (¾ cup / 150 g), packed
  • Granulated sugar (¼ cup / 50 g)
  • Large egg (1), room temperature
  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
  • Mini pretzels (1 cup / 50 g), roughly crushed
  • Coarse sea salt (½ tsp), for sprinkling
  • Vanilla ice cream (1 quart / 1 liter), softened
  • Extra crushed pretzels (¼ cup / 12 g), optional

Instructions

  1. Make the Salted Caramel: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula until it melts into a smooth amber liquid (7–10 minutes). Stir in the softened butter until combined (about 2 minutes). Slowly pour in the warmed heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let bubble for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Pretzel Cookie Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour and baking soda in a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in crushed mini pretzels gently.
  3. Shape and Bake Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly and sprinkle coarse sea salt on top. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers soft. Transfer to cooling racks and cool completely (about 20 minutes).
  4. Assemble Ice Cream Sandwiches: Scoop about 1 tablespoon (20 g) of softened vanilla ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie. Spread evenly and top with another cookie, pressing gently. Optionally roll edges in extra crushed pretzels. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle with homemade salted caramel sauce or serve with caramel for dipping. Keep sandwiches wrapped individually in the freezer for up to one week.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent caramel from burning. Cool cookies completely before assembling to keep them crisp. If caramel thickens after cooling, gently warm it to make it pourable again. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free ice cream. Wrap sandwiches individually to prevent freezer burn.

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