Pin It A playful dessert drink combining creamy vanilla ice cream, fizzy soda, and the irresistible flavor of cookie dough for a fun, nostalgic treat.
I first prepared this soda float for my family movie night and everyone couldn&t stop giggling at the cookie dough chunks swirling in their glasses. It&s now our go-to treat for weekend afternoons.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 2 tbsp, softened
- Brown sugar: 2 tbsp
- Granulated sugar: 1 tbsp
- Milk: 1 tbsp
- Vanilla extract: 1/4 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 1/3 cup, heat-treated
- Salt: 1/8 tsp
- Mini chocolate chips: 2 tbsp
- Vanilla ice cream: 2 cups
- Cream soda: 1 1/2 cups, chilled
- Whipped cream: For topping (optional)
- Extra mini chocolate chips: For garnish
Instructions
- Prepare cookie dough:
- In a small bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add milk and vanilla, mix well. Stir in heat-treated flour and salt until combined, then fold in chocolate chips. Set aside.
- Add ice cream:
- Scoop vanilla ice cream into two tall glasses.
- Add cookie dough:
- Crumble or roll small pieces of cookie dough and scatter over ice cream.
- Add soda:
- Pour chilled cream soda gently over ice cream and cookie dough.
- Top and serve:
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of extra mini chocolate chips, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
Pin It My little sister loves adding extra whipped cream, and it has become a fun way for us to experiment by swapping in chocolate or strawberry soda based on what we have in the fridge.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, measuring spoons and cups, spoon or spatula, tall glasses, and baking sheet for flour (optional).
Allergen Information
Contains milk and wheat (gluten), may contain soy (chocolate chips) or egg (cross-contamination). Always check ingredient labels with allergies in mind.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 440 calories, 21 g total fat, 61 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein.
Pin It Enjoy this playful treat immediately for the fizziest experience! For a party, prep the cookie dough ahead to save time.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the cookie dough safe for consumption?
Bake flour at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, then let it cool before using in the dough.
- → Can I use a different soda for the float?
Yes, root beer or cola work well if you prefer different flavors or want to try creative variations.
- → Is this dessert vegan-friendly?
Use dairy-free butter, milk, and ice cream to make the float suitable for vegan diets.
- → What toppings can I add?
Garnish with whipped cream, extra mini chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for more flavor.
- → What tools do I need to prepare it?
You'll need a mixing bowl, spoon or spatula, measuring spoons/cups, and tall glasses for assembly.
- → How many servings does it make?
This float serves two; simply double the ingredients if you'd like to make more for sharing.