Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe
These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines rich homemade brownies layered with your favorite ice cream flavors and topped with hot fudge sauce. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this no-fuss treat offers a delicious blend of fudgy brownie texture and creamy ice cream, creating a festive and crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer
- 1 (18.3 oz) brownie mix, prepared according to package directions
Ice Cream Layer
- 2 pints of ice cream, flavors of your choice
Topping
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- Additional brownie pieces for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownies: Bake the brownie mix in a 9 x 13 inch pan following the instructions on the package. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely.
- Cut Brownie Circles: Use a 6-inch round cutter or a similar sized tool to cut two circles from the cooled brownies.
- Layer First Brownie and Ice Cream: Place one brownie circle at the bottom of a 6-inch springform pan. Spread one pint of ice cream evenly over the brownie layer.
- Layer Second Brownie and Ice Cream: Add the second brownie circle on top of the ice cream, then spread the remaining pint of ice cream evenly over this layer.
- Freeze and Harden: Cover the springform pan with plastic wrap and freeze the layered dessert until the ice cream is firm, ideally for several hours or overnight.
- Prepare for Serving: Remove from the freezer 5 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly, making it easier to slice.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Drizzle the hot fudge sauce over the top and sprinkle with leftover brownie pieces if desired. Slice and serve chilled for a rich, festive dessert experience.
Notes
- For best results, use a high-quality brownie mix or homemade brownie batter.
- Choose ice cream flavors that complement each other, such as chocolate and peppermint or vanilla and cinnamon, to enhance the holiday spirit.
- Allow the assembled dessert to freeze at least 4-6 hours to ensure firm layering and easier slicing.
- Ensure you soften the dessert slightly before serving to get clean slices without cracking the brownies.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the freezer for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of the recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert, brownie ice cream cake, holiday cookies, layered dessert, kitchen sink cookies, festive treat
