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We tested 30 ice cream sandwiches to find these standouts
The best all-around classic
The 365 by Whole Foods Market ice cream sandwich uses ice cream specifically made with egg yolks, resulting in a custard-like texture. It was also the only old-school-style sandwich we tested that had equally delicious ice cream and wafers.
The best chocolate chip cookie sandwich
Trader Joe's Sublime ice cream sandwiches are an elevated version of a nostalgic favorite. Soft chocolate-chip cookies with notes of molasses and brown sugar, premium egg-based ice cream, and an explosion of dark chocolate chips.
A chocolate lover's dream
Jeni's Chocolate Silk Pie ice cream sandwiches are for true chocolate fanatics. At first glance, the dark, dense cookies and whipped-looking ice cream make it clear you're about to plunge headfirst into the choco-verse.
A dairy-free delight for coconut lovers
With a smooth, dense texture and tender cookies, dairy-free So Delicious Vanilla Bean sandwiches were a favorite among vegan and non-vegan testers alike. But we must warn you: If you don't like coconut, you will not like this treat.
A buttery cookie sandwich, sans the chippy rim
If you don't love a chocolate-chip-encrusted perimeter, Target's Favorite Day Chocolate Chunk Cookie ice cream sandwich has you covered. All of our testers also loved the buttery, golden-brown cookies, stuffed with custard vanilla ice cream and a fudgy center.
A tart, citrusy surprise
Jeni's Key Lime Pie ice cream sandwiches were an unexpected hit with our panel. Tart key lime ice cream is bolstered by buttermilk and yogurt for a multidimensional acidity. The buttery, Teddy Graham-like cookies provide an excellent foil to the filling's zest.
The best cookies-and-cream combo
The 365 by Whole Foods Market Cookies & Cream ice cream sandwiches pack custardy ice cream with tons of tiny cookie pieces between brownie-like cookies with a rich, bittersweet cocoa punch. "The cookie steals the show," said one taster.
The best budget sandwich
Sweet and airy, Target's Favorite Day Vanilla-Flavored ice cream sandwiches are a classic treat — with an old-school price to match.