Wafer cookies are topped with ice cream, then covered in chocolate to make these easy Ice Cream Bonbons at home. This is such an easy treat to keep in the freezer for when a sweet craving hits.
I love a good frozen treat! If you’re craving a cold treat, you can also try this Mango Sorbet or this Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake.
You know how the saying goes – the kids are at school, thinking that mom is just sitting around eating bonbons all day.
Well, my kids went back to school today. And I really wish I was just sitting around eating these Ice Cream Bonbons all day!
Traditional bonbons are just chocolates – usually some sort of filling covered in chocolate. But I’m totally addicted to this ice cream version.
Not only are they delicious, but they are easy to whip up, and to keep a supply in the freezer. That way, when a sweet craving hits, you’ve got one of these Ice Cream Bonbons to save the day!
Ingredients
Make sure to scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post for the full recipe, including amounts and full instructions.
- Nilla Wafers: You can really use any round wafer cookie here, but I’ve always used Nilla Wafers.
- Ice Cream: In these photos, I use a cookie dough ice cream, but you’ll get smoother, more even bonbons if you use something without the additions (like the cookie dough.) But the cookie dough was also delicious, and I love that you can get creative and use your favorite kind of ice cream.
- Chocolate Melting Wafers: Yes, you can use actual chocolate, but the melting wafers just make it much easier. Chocolate will taste better, but it is harder to get the right temperature for dipping frozen ice cream into. The melting wafers will me more inexpensive, as well. Most major grocery stores will carry them in stock.
- Coconut Oil: I like to use just a little bit of coconut oil just to keep the chocolate smooth and easier to work with.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: I added a few mini chocolate chips to the top of each bonbon to mimic the chocolate chips in the ice cream. You could use sprinkles, chopped nuts, or you don’t have to add anything at all.
How to Make Ice Cream Bonbons
PHOTO 1: Start by laying your Nilla Wafers on a parchment lined baking sheet. If you’re looking at the photo above, I laid the cookies down flat side up, but really, flat side down makes them a little easier to dip. But either way really will work.
PHOTO 2: Take a small ice cream scoop and add a scoop of ice cream to the top of each cookie. I was able to make 15 bonbons with a 14 oz container of ice cream. Put the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
PHOTO 3: Melt your chocolate wafers with the coconut oil according to the package directions.
PHOTO 4: Working with one bonbon at a time, drop it into the chocolate and coat it completely with the chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off – I find it’s easiest to use a fork and gently tap it on the side of the bowl a few times.
PHOTO 5: Transfer the bonbon back to the parchment lined baking sheet and immediately add the chocolate chips. The chocolate will harden very quickly, so you have to move very fast.
PHOTO 6: Continue with the remaining bonbons until all of them are dipped. Return them to the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips and Tricks
When dipping the bonbons, I like to only take 2 out of the freezer at a time. They will start to melt, and it will be hard to dip them if the ice cream is too soft.
You will have chocolate left over, but that is typical when you are dipping. You need to have enough to easily cover the bonbons.
Store the bonbons in a covered container in the freezer.
If the bonbons have been in the freezer for awhile, you may need to let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to thaw enough to eat comfortably.
More Ice Cream Treats
Pineapple Dole Whip Recipe
Fruit Batido
Fried Ice Cream with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Bowls
LOOKING FOR MORE FREE RECIPES?
Subscribe to my free recipe newsletter to get new family friendly recipes in your inbox each week! Find me sharing more family-friendly inspiration on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.
Ice Cream Bonbons
Ingredients
- 15 Nilla Wafers or any plain thin cookies
- 1 pint ice cream any flavor
- 14 oz chocolate melting wafers*
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (You can skip the parchment paper if you want, it just makes clean up easier.)15 Nilla Wafers
- Top each cookie with a small scoop of ice cream. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer for at least 30 minutes.1 pint ice cream
- Melt the chocolate melting wafers according to the package directions. Stir in the coconut oil.14 oz chocolate melting wafers*
- Once the chocolate is melted, working with one at a time, dunk each bonbon into the chocolate to coat. Tap on the side of the bowl a few times to remove any excess chocolate, then place back on the baking sheet. Immediately top with chocolate chips. (It will set up fast, so you need to be quick.)2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- Return the bonbons to the freezer for another 30 minutes before serving.
Sara says
Wow, those look incredible! I don't think I would ever stop eating them!
Sophie says
How fun and sweet these are! They are much prettier than the ones from the grocery store too, lovely job. 🙂
Kim says
Deb, this is the husband's favorite treat. He buys them in bunches and has one every evening. So going to have to make these. Thanks!
Patricia Scarpin says
Deb, these would make my hubby very happy!! 🙂
whitsgettingfit says
ahhhh those look incredible!
MeetaK says
oh i like! i like very much! even though it's not getting hot here i want some of these!
Patsyk says
those bonbons wouldn't last long with my family! what a delightful, cool treat!
Maria says
Love these! I could pop them all day long into my mouth:)
eatme_delicious says
Yum perfect easy summer treat!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A delightfully refreshing treat!
Cheers,
Rosa
Ryley says
ummm.. YUMMM!!! Anything that includes Ice Cream is a winner in my book! 🙂