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A swirling mix of bright blue ice cream packed with chocolate cookie bits, this Cookie Monster frozen treat adds a fun spin to homemade desserts. Every rich spoonful combines smooth vanilla base with crunchy cookie chunks that'll bring smiles and childhood memories to everyone at your table.
I came up with this treat one summer day while hanging out with my nieces who were dead set on getting the blue color "exactly like Cookie Monster." After lots of testing and many cookie-tasting sessions, we figured out this combo that's now requested whenever the family gets together.
Stellar Ingredient Breakdown
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Keep it super cold for maximum fluffiness
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gives you that velvety, rich texture
- Blue Gel Food Coloring: Grab gel instead of liquid for brighter color
- Vanilla Extract: Go with pure stuff for the tastiest results
- Oreos: Stick with original, not Double Stuf, for better balance
- Chips Ahoy: Their crispy bite adds great texture contrast
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Making Your Frozen Treat
Getting Ready (10 minutes)
- Pop your mixing bowl and beaters into the freezer
- Put parchment in a loaf pan
- Break cookies into chunky pieces
- Everything should stay cold until you're ready
Making Your Mix (8-10 minutes)
- Put your cold cream in the chilled bowl
- Drop in the vanilla extract
- Start whipping at medium speed
- Slowly add your blue coloring
- Keep going until you get stiff peaks
Mixing It All (5 minutes)
- Carefully fold the condensed milk in
- Blend until the color looks even
- Toss in most of your cookie bits
- Save some cookies for the top
- Mix just enough to spread them around
Letting It Set (6+ hours)
- Dump your mixture into the pan
- Even out the top with your spatula
- Scatter your leftover cookies on top
- Cover everything tightly with plastic
- Freeze until it's hard enough
I'll never forget watching my littlest niece's face light up when she saw the pale blue cream turn bright and vibrant as we whipped it. These days she calls herself the official "cookie crusher" whenever we make another batch.
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Bottom line: This blue frozen treat isn't just dessert - it's a whole experience that brings out everyone's playful side. Whether it's for a birthday or just because, the fun blue color and loads of cookie pieces make every scoop pure happiness. And the fact that it's so easy to throw together? That's just a bonus on this awesome frozen creation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why is gel food coloring better than liquid?
- Gel coloring makes the color pop more and doesn’t add extra liquid that could mess with the texture.
- → Can I pick a different kind of cookie?
- Absolutely! Swap in cookies like chocolate chips, sandwich cookies, or even some homemade ones.
- → How does this skip needing an ice cream maker?
- Combining whipped cream with sweetened condensed milk makes a perfectly creamy texture without churning.
- → How long can I store this ice cream?
- If kept in a sealed container, it stays good in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- → Do I have to add food coloring?
- Nope! You can skip it, and it’ll still taste great, just without the blue hue.