With additional reporting by Zach Gibbs
There are three things that are universally loved by foodies around the world: ice cream, cookies, and sandwiches. Whoever had the absolutely brilliant — nay, MacArthur-level genius — idea of combining all three into one delectable dessert deserves an award. Perhaps one made from an ice cream sandwich.
Well, whoever that was, their legacy is celebrated by many devoted followers right here in Westchester. From the widely-favorited vanilla ice cream in between two chocolate chip cookies to more out-there varieties like a high-end matcha creation, Westchester’s ice cream shops offer really satisfying ice cream sandwiches.
Check out this Croton favorite — and certified-green — ice-cream shop for thoughtfully sourced ice cream laid between homemade cookies. The options change daily, but it’s a safe bet you’ll snag oatmeal chocolate chip or vegan chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream.
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Bona Bona’s signature flavors are the ideal filling between two luscious cookies. Choose between a host of mind-blowing in-house flavors like roasted pistachio, Nutella s’mores, and Holy Cannoli to be sandwiched in the middle of your choice of cookie: brownie and cookie dough, chocolate chunk, double chocolate chunk, or rainbow.
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For an elevated treat, head to The Barn at Bedford Post Inn, where Chef Roxanne Spruance creates this crazy-delicious sweet corn ice cream sandwich. Made with dulce de leche, blueberry, and caramel corn, this is one sammie you don’t want to miss.
Ordering a six-pack of ice cream sandwiches for the gang from Village Creamery will make everyone happy. Each sandwich includes chocolate or vanilla ice cream between chocolate chip cookies and dipped in colorful sprinkles.
A walk down the waterfront can only be made better with an ice cream sandwich in hand. If that experience is calling your name, The Hudson Creamery will be your go-to for a delicious treat. Order any of the scrumptious and homemade flavors — including larger-than-life options like strawberry balsamic, lemon sorbet, or cherry chocolate chunk — to sit between chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies. You can even get it hand-dipped in chocolate! Cannoli and flying saucer options are also available.
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If you love sprinkles, and we mean LOVE sprinkles, then make your way to Ice Cream Social. The ice cream sandwiches here consist of two thin chocolate chip cookies and a block of any flavor ice cream your heart desires, and are drenched in vibrant rainbow sprinkles that are pleasing for both your eyes and your taste buds.
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The Snackery is known for its infinite variety of flavors. Whether you want a chocolate chip cookie base with s’mores ice cream, cookies and cream surrounded by two Oreos, or even a graham cracker sandwich with a strawberry delight waiting for you in the middle, you choose your own destiny here.
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Related: Bake Deliciously Gooey Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies With This Vegan Recipe
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