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Thin Mint Ice Cream Cups

Posted : March 13, 2012
tag : Chocolate, Cupcakes, Ice Cream, Mint, St. Patrick's Day, Thin Mints
by : Cookbook Queen
comment : 55

There are some days that just call for easy dessert.

Like, maybe a day where Daylight Savings has wreaked emotional havoc on you and you’re all out of sorts.

Why does 6:30 am suddenly feel like 2 am?  Because people aren’t meant to get up when it’s dark outside, THAT’S WHY.

THEN maybe you decided to take your 7 year old son to the mall after school for a Soft Pretzel Date.  And while you’re at the mall with your sweet baby boy, the child who hung the moon and the stars, he sees a group of teenage girls and his face turns red and he lets go of your hand.

So you eat almost all the Pretzel Nuggets without sharing, because junk food is your emotional crutch, then you go home and cry and try to pinpoint the exact moment when you became uncool.

Then it’s 7:00 pm, so you tell Mr. Too Cool For School that it’s time to take a shower and get ready for bed, and he looks at you like you’ve lost your brain and says, “But it’s still light outside”.

DO YOU EVER HAVE DAYS LIKE THAT?!

Well.

Hope is not lost.  Because as long as there are cookies and ice cream, I will find ways for you to turn them into something cool.

It’s like therapy.

This dessert would not only be really fun for St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s also a great way to serve ice cream at parties.  No more making a huge, melty mess in the kitchen and scooping until your arm falls off.  Yay!!

There is really no actual recipe for these ice cream cups.  All you need is Thin Mint Cookies — approximately 2 per serving, and Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream — approximately 1 scoop per serving.

Line muffin tins with foil liners (they won’t get soggy) and place a cookie in the bottom of each liner.

Let the ice cream soften  (I put mine in the microwave for a few seconds to speed up the process), and spoon into the liners over the cookies.  Top with crushed cookies and place in the freezer until frozen firm.

There are actually tons of flavor options for these ice cream cups.  You could do Oreo Cookies and Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream, or Birthday Cake Oreos and Birthday Cake Ice Cream…or Samoa Cookies and Salted Caramel Haagen Dazs.

Make them ahead, keep them in the freezer, and serve them at your next par-tay or just keep on hand for a fun and easy snack!!

Enjoy and have a happy Tuesday!!

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55 Comments
  1. Caroline @ chocolate & carrots March 13, 2012 at 9:58 am Log in to Reply

    Genius! The perfect portion…and I love eating thin mints when they are frozen. Perfection. :D

  2. Maria March 13, 2012 at 10:00 am Log in to Reply

    Yes, please!! Love these cute little cups!

  3. Cassie March 13, 2012 at 10:03 am Log in to Reply

    Ice cream is the perfect therapy. These are brilliant, Kristan! Pure brilliance.

  4. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl March 13, 2012 at 10:08 am Log in to Reply

    You are brilliant! I love the single-serve portion; what a great idea for a kiddo’s b-day party! Or you know, just eating on a Tuesday.

    What?!? You’re telling me there is going to come a day when my now almost five-year old thinks I’m not cool? I am totally not ready for that. I’m off to cry now, and eat some of these ice cream cups.

  5. Krissy's Creations March 13, 2012 at 10:11 am Log in to Reply

    Dessert, especially ice cream really does make things better. These look amazing! Perfect for St Patricks Day, and really perfect for a warm summer/spring day.

  6. Liz @ Tip Top Shape March 13, 2012 at 10:24 am Log in to Reply

    Such a great idea!!

  7. Karyn March 13, 2012 at 10:53 am Log in to Reply

    Sounds like a great idea!

    and yes, 6:30 is the new 2 am. I hate it! Can’t wait for summer!

  8. shelly (cookies and cups) March 13, 2012 at 11:02 am Log in to Reply

    I had the exact same day yesterday. My 8 year old was so desperate to get me to leave Lacrosse practice that he actually came over and gave me a hug and said, “you can go now”. CRYYYYYYYY.

    These mint cookie ice cream cups would solve a multitude of problems for me.

  9. Tamsyn March 13, 2012 at 12:06 pm Log in to Reply

    You are a genius! Perfect idea with soooo many options. Thanks for sharing. My 5 year old son was in tears the other night because he never wants to leave me and live somewhere else. This after I told him that one day when he had his own house he could run his bath as deep as he likes. He never wants to marry anyone else and wants to live with me forever. This I will cling to when the day comes…….

  10. [email protected] Chelsea is dishing up March 13, 2012 at 12:20 pm Log in to Reply

    These look perfect. You are so hysterical by the way, even when it is dark in the morning.

  11. BertiesBakery March 13, 2012 at 12:35 pm Log in to Reply

    Yummo! I think I would add fudge in there somewhere too!

  12. Lauren @ Keep It Sweet March 13, 2012 at 1:18 pm Log in to Reply

    I have many days where I need these in my life!

  13. Michelle March 13, 2012 at 1:45 pm Log in to Reply

    Did you say Birthday Cake Oreos???? I’m off to the store – how the heck did I miss THESE???

  14. Jennifer S E March 13, 2012 at 2:19 pm Log in to Reply

    Has anyone ever told you that you are brilliant – just brilliant?! Well, let me remind you of that fact!! I have been racking my brain over what to bring to my son’s 10th birthday party. He does not really like cake (gasp! I know) and wants an ice-cream cake. I’ve told him that it would be impossible to manage an ice cream cake with all the mess and still trying to control a group of 10 year old boys. Your solution is genius! I’m making these for each kid and my problem is solved. Maybe I’ll actually be “cool” again for about 10 seconds … Hey a mom can dream.

    Thanks again for the great idea!

  15. Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles March 13, 2012 at 2:21 pm Log in to Reply

    Daylight savings time is The Worst. I hate it. Luckily chocolate cures all. Good thinking!

  16. Averie @ Averie Cooks March 13, 2012 at 2:27 pm Log in to Reply

    We ALL have days like that with kids…chuckling as I type this b/c that’s so my life.

    These..omg. love thin mints and can only imagine how good this is!

  17. Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes March 13, 2012 at 3:06 pm Log in to Reply

    These look amazing. And I’m pretty sure the only reason I moved to Arizona is because it’s the one state that ignores Daylight Savings.

    Now I’m going to go make some Thin Mint Ice Cream Cups. Won’t you PLEASE tell me your thoughts on finale of The Bachelor?!?!

    • Kristan March 13, 2012 at 9:07 pm Log in to Reply

      He’s a jerk. I threw a grenade at the TV during the finale.

  18. Michelle M March 13, 2012 at 4:55 pm Log in to Reply

    Boys are funny. I have scratched my head many times over my son’s behaviour whilst he was growing up. He was always Mr. Joe Cool, but would feel just as comfortable talking to the cashier at Safeway as he would a group of teeny tweens…funny. The “Game Changer” was the day we were shopping at the mall (because us cool moms know how to pick the clothes, you know) and his girlfriend’s friends saw him “cheating” …he was with another girl AT THE MALL! After that, I was feeling pretty cool, after all I was mistaken for a teeny-bopper girl (from probably 30 yards away, but whatev..) and my son was not embarrased at all. He thought it was funny and from then on we had alot of fun shopping trips…I guess its cool to have a mom who is a teenaged -girlfriend- impersonator- even if its from far far away…
    These little cups look divine- and mint chocolate is my son’s favorite! He’s grown up now, but loves his treats..

  19. Lindsey March 13, 2012 at 5:38 pm Log in to Reply

    Yum! Oh how I love mint icecream!

  20. Nisha March 13, 2012 at 6:25 pm Log in to Reply

    I first thought those were green muffin liners with some chocolate muffin inside.
    Then I read ‘Ice Cream Cups’ and wondered. Then I read this ‘surprise muffin’ is made of ice cream & cookies!
    You’re full of surprises. And great ideas.

  21. beti March 13, 2012 at 6:26 pm Log in to Reply

    they look lovely and with a beautiful color! I must say that I didn’t like mint which now I think it’s weird but now I love it since I made mint ice cream, I’m excited to try new recipes with mint

  22. Krista March 13, 2012 at 7:34 pm Log in to Reply

    I feel you pain – I’m just dreading the day when my son will be too cool for me. :( I’m sorry.
    I have a sore throat today. These green bites of yummy seem to be the cure! Thank you!

  23. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel March 13, 2012 at 8:37 pm Log in to Reply

    I’m not looking forward to those ‘uncool’ days but I definitely want this!! I am a sucker for mint… especially mint cookies and ice cream.

  24. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious March 13, 2012 at 8:59 pm Log in to Reply

    Daylight savings has definitely been kicking my ass. I’m sleeping later than usual and waking up is a struggle, more so than usual. But I will tell you the one benefit of daylight savings time: more time to shoot photos in natural light. I’ve kind of daydreamed about the idea of living in Alaska so I’d have natural light 24/7 but I’ll take what I can get with this extra hour.

    These ice cream cups look so great, and I love how easy they are. I can’t wait to try the different variations of ice cream flavors.

  25. megan @ whatmegansmaking March 13, 2012 at 9:29 pm Log in to Reply

    what an awesome idea! I LOVE thin mints and I love ice cream, so really you can’t go wrong. And you should have seen my puppy’s reaction to daylight savings time. Trying to get him up to go outside the past few mornings has been somewhat hysterical :)

  26. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust March 13, 2012 at 9:40 pm Log in to Reply

    DST is the worst! My usually chipper AM daughter is begging me to let her sleep in and skip school and my strange-weird-sleep body thinks that I need to wake up at 4:30 am which is totally the opposite of what should be happening. These ice cream treats can be a great emotional eating crutch for me!

  27. Jessica March 13, 2012 at 10:02 pm Log in to Reply

    OMG! Samoas and Salted Caramel ice cream sounds AMAZING! I want to make these… NOW!

  28. Georganne (LilaLoa) March 14, 2012 at 1:20 am Log in to Reply

    I have been wanting to do ice cream in cupcake wrappers for a party for like…years or something. But I never have because of the soggy wrapper problem. Foil liners. COMPLETE GENIUS right there. The world is now a better place.

  29. Cindy @ Once Upon a Loaf March 14, 2012 at 6:20 am Log in to Reply

    Two of my fave things in one dessert! I’ve been trying to decide on a St. Patty’s day dessert. I’ve found it – thanks for this post!

  30. Sandra March 14, 2012 at 6:58 am Log in to Reply

    Quick and easy, thank you.

  31. Thippi March 14, 2012 at 9:20 am Log in to Reply

    Oh so YUMMY! Thanks for the fun idea :) I feel your pain about being “not cool” with your kids. Went to a dance party with my kids at their elementary school, & found out it wasn’t cool to dance with my 9 yr old daughter who ran away from me in shear embarrassment because I dance and refuse to dance with me. Even when the Electric Slide song is played! I took multiple dance lessons because I LOVE to dance & I’m good at it, it’s my outlet. So needless to say, even if you’re a good dancer, it’s not cool to dance at your daughter’s dance party. Bummer, I did it anyways…hey when the music hits ya just gotta groove! lol :)

  32. marla March 14, 2012 at 9:26 am Log in to Reply

    Tons of flavor options and NO paper to peel off? Sign me up. Need dessert now :)

  33. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts March 14, 2012 at 10:19 am Log in to Reply

    Cute idea! Love the thin mint touch though, my favorite!
    I am dreading the not holding my hand! Mine is almost 7 :(

  34. Elizabeth March 14, 2012 at 10:30 am Log in to Reply

    Chocolate and ice cream is perfect together!

  35. Donna March 14, 2012 at 11:08 am Log in to Reply

    I’m glad I don’t live next door to you. I’d weigh a ton just smelling the wonderful aromas that come from your house! You’re funny and imaginative. Keep up the good work!

  36. Nicole March 14, 2012 at 12:25 pm Log in to Reply

    My birthday is coming up in just three weeks and I really want to make these! I can’t wait to think up different combinations. :)

  37. Paula March 14, 2012 at 1:39 pm Log in to Reply

    Love the look of these ice cream cups and you can beat the chocolate and mint flavour combination in my book. Love the story of you and your son in the mall!

  38. Lisa @ Sweet 2 Eat Baking March 14, 2012 at 7:41 pm Log in to Reply

    Sounds lke DST is in effect wherever you are in the US. It’s not in effect here in the UK yet but yes! All 3 of my kids give me attitude when it comes to bedtime and it still being light outside.

    Mint ice cream is awesome too. These look so quick and easy to get the good old sugar and ice cream fix. I’ll be using my silicone cases so no foil needed :)

    Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  39. Marlenda March 15, 2012 at 7:36 pm Log in to Reply

    I love everything about this post!

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  41. Nan's Nappies March 16, 2012 at 11:32 pm Log in to Reply

    This is a GREAT idea! the next time I have a party I will try this! My husband doesn’t like mint but I can come up with all sorts of flavor combinations in my mind…Oreo’s with cookies and cream is one that came to me first:-)

  42. Kristine March 17, 2012 at 1:57 pm Log in to Reply

    You, girl, know how to make good use of your Girl Scout cookies. They are precious at our house (and we even have a Girl Scout, so I get plenty!), but this and your Thin Mint Truffles recipe are worthy uses of those precious cookies. Delicious. Thanks! And I *just saw* your Samoas Truffles recipe… on my to-do list for next week!

  43. Sweetsugarbelle March 17, 2012 at 6:21 pm Log in to Reply

    I missed this one somehow. Musta been daylight savings time! Love these kind of things because the kids can help. Loving the samoa combo!

  44. Pam Ramirez March 18, 2012 at 6:07 pm Log in to Reply

    OMG! the time change is killing me this year!!! time change and spring break are horrible when they happen at the same time! regular schedule soon I hope.
    Pam Ramirez

  45. Kathleen Richardson March 18, 2012 at 7:39 pm Log in to Reply

    I remember the day my son stopped “allowing” me to walk him in, on the first day of the school year. He was too cool. Now I’m working on grandsons. Recently I walked down the street holding hands with the just-turned-5-year-old. I asked how old will he be when he doesn’t want to hold my hand anymore. Grandma, he said, I’ll always hold your hand. If only… Meanwhile, I love your IC cup idea, for all occasions, not just St. Patrick’s Day. Thanks for sharing your ideas and thoughts. Always enjoy reading your blog!

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  47. vivo March 21, 2012 at 11:19 am Log in to Reply

    genius! thanks a lot for that recipe!

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