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Pistachio Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

These chewy brown butter pistachio cookies filled with creamy gelato are the perfect treat for a warm afternoon.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 17, 2026
Pistachio Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
12 minutes
Total
1 hour 32 minutes
Serves
8

There is something special about the combination of nutty pistachios and rich brown butter. These cookies are soft, chewy, and hold up perfectly against a scoop of cold gelato. They have become a favorite in my house because they feel fancy but are actually quite simple to put together.

My best advice is to make sure your cookies are completely cooled before adding the ice cream. If the cookies are even a little bit warm, the gelato will melt instantly, making a big mess. Once assembled, popping them in the freezer for a bit helps everything set into a firm and delicious treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
  • 1 pint pistachio gelato or ice cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Pour it into a large bowl and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk the brown sugar and granulated sugar into the browned butter until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then mix well.

  3. 3

    Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in most of the chopped pistachios.

  4. 4

    Scoop tablespoon sized balls of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden. Let them cool completely on the pan.

  5. 5

    Once cooled, place a generous scoop of softened gelato onto the bottom of one cookie. Press another cookie on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

  6. 6

    Roll the edges of each sandwich in the reserved chopped pistachios. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for at least an hour before serving.

💡 Tips

Store these in the freezer for up to two weeks by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap. If the gelato is too hard to scoop, let it sit on the counter for five minutes first. Serve these at your next summer barbecue for a crowd pleasing dessert.

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