8 Holiday Ice Cream Sandwiches That’ll Put Your Cookies to Good Use (PHOTOS)

The holidays are synonymous with decadent desserts. But if you're bored with the traditional cookies and barks, give these festive and flavorful holiday ice cream sandwiches a try. 

Don't worry, you won't be missing out! Rich, creamy filling is sandwiched between the seasonal favorites such as gingerbread and nutmeg. So kiss the pies good-bye and chill out this holiday with a frosty treat. 

Image via acouplecooks.com

Chocolate Candy Cane Ice Cream Sandwiches

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aliceandlois.com

If you love the combination of mint and chocolate, you'll flip for these Chocolate Candy Cane Ice Cream Sandwiches created by the team at Alice and Lois. Crushed candy canes adorn the sides.

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thebittersideofsweet.com

Nancy of The Bitter Side of Sweet says all you'll need to make these Peppermint Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches is just a few ingredients! In fact, they come together in a flash thanks to pre-made sugar cookies! 

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Eggnog & Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwich

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bloggingoverthyme.com

Eggnog & Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches, created by Laura at Blogging Over Thyme, are studded with crystallized candied ginger. Brace yourself!

Nutmeg & Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches

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theviewfromgreatisland.com

Containing the most delicious spices of the season, these Nutmeg & Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches will put you in the holiday spirit in just one bite. Sue of The View from Great Island was inspired to create her own nutmeg ice cream, because, as she says, "Of all the spices, I think fresh nutmeg is the most intoxicating." Agreed!

Gingerbread & Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches

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acouplecooks.com

These Gingerbread & Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches from A Couple Cooks already look amazing! But when you discover that they call for homemade ice cream prepared with coconut milk, you'll really fall in love!

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Gingerbread & Vanilla Buttercream Sandwiches

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whattheforkfoodblog.com

Okay, so these Gingerbread & Vanilla Buttercream Sandwiches aren't made with ice cream, but they're still stuffed with a fluffy and delicious homemade filling you'll be craving again soon after devouring one. Sharon of What the Fork Food Blog says her creation is "such a fun and delicious twist on the crunchy gingerbread cookies." It sure looks like it!

Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches

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lifeloveandsugar.com

Lindsay of Life Love & Sugar makes these Red Velvet Sandwiches with a fluffy cream cheese filling. Yum! You can also stuff them with the ice cream of your choice and serve up a festive dessert! Rimmed with colorful sprinkles, these will be a hit with guests of all ages!

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches With Gingersnap Cookies

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whatsgabycooking.com

Gaby of What's Gaby Cooking says "the flavors of the frozen creamy pumpkin ice cream pair perfectly in cooling down the pop of peppery gingersnaps," making these Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches With Gingersnap Cookies a perfect combination.