Oreo Ice Cream Bars

Ingredients

For the Bars

• 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

For the Chocolate Coating

• 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil

Optional Toppings

• Crushed Oreo cookies
• Mini chocolate chips
• Sprinkles
• White chocolate drizzle

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until evenly combined.
3. Press about two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
4. Freeze for 10 minutes to set.

2. Add the Ice Cream Layer

1. Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the chilled crust.
2. Sprinkle the remaining Oreo crumbs on top and gently press them into the ice cream.
3. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely firm.

3. Cut the Bars

1. Lift the frozen dessert from the pan using the parchment paper.
2. Cut into 8–10 bars.
3. Place the bars on a parchment-lined tray and freeze again for 15–20 minutes.

4. Make the Chocolate Coating

1. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
2. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.

5. Coat the Bars

1. Dip each frozen bar into the melted chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the bars.
2. Immediately add any desired toppings before the coating sets.
3. Return the bars to the freezer for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate hardens.

Tips

• Keep the bars very cold before dipping to help the chocolate set quickly.
• Use double-stuffed Oreos for an even creamier cookies-and-cream flavor.
• Try chocolate, cookies-and-cream, or mint ice cream for variations.
• For cleaner cuts, warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry between slices.
• Store bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
• Add chopped peanuts, toffee bits, or crushed candy bars for extra texture.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve straight from the freezer for the best texture.
• Pair with a glass of cold milk or iced coffee.
• Drizzle with caramel or hot fudge sauce for an extra-indulgent dessert.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Freeze Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8–10 bars
Difficulty: Easy

🍪🍨 A crunchy Oreo crust, creamy ice cream center, and crisp chocolate shell make these Oreo Ice Cream Bars a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!