No Churn Oatmeal Cookie Chunk Ice Cream

by Sofi | Broma Bakery

This no churn oatmeal cookie chunk ice cream is inspired by the iconic, dearly departed Ben & Jerry’s flavor that still has us mourning years later. It’s made with a sweet cinnamon-infused ice cream base loaded with buttery oatmeal cookie dough bites and plenty of chocolate pieces for the ultimate nostalgic scoop.

Our dupe for Ben and Jerry’s Oatmeal Cookie Chunk Ice Cream (RIP)

I don’t know who at Ben & Jerry’s decided to retire Oatmeal Cookie Chunk, but I would simply like to talk. Because if you’ve had it before, you know. It was cinnamon-y and creamy and somehow tasted like an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and a bowl of ice cream married in perfect union. It was elite.

So naturally, we had to make our own version. And dare I say…this one might be even better.

Not only is this homemade oatmeal cookie chunk ice cream ridiculously easy to make, but it’s also no churn, meaning you don’t need an ice cream maker. Just whip, fold, freeze, and prepare to have an emergency pint stashed in your freezer at all times.

What Is Oatmeal Cookie Chunk Ice Cream?

Oatmeal Cookie Chunk Ice Cream was one of Ben & Jerry’s most beloved retired flavors, featuring cinnamon ice cream filled with oatmeal cookie pieces and fudge flakes.

This homemade version stays true to everything we loved about the original, but with even bigger cookie chunks and plenty of chocolate pieces. It’s cozy. It’s nostalgic. It’s the kind of ice cream that makes you stand in front of the freezer with the lid off.Why You’ll Love This No Churn Ice Cream. Need the bullet points?

• No ice cream maker required
• Packed with chunks of buttery oatmeal cookies
• Made with simple ingredients
• Perfect for summer and cozy enough for fall

Honestly, this may be one of my favorite no churn ice cream recipes we’ve ever made.

What Ingredients Do You Need?

One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s made with pantry staples.

• Heavy Cream: Whipped cream is the secret to creating a light, airy no churn ice cream base.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: This sweetens the ice cream and gives it that ultra creamy texture without needing an ice cream machine.
• Light Brown Sugar: A little brown sugar gives the ice cream that unmistakable oatmeal cookie flavor and adds a hint of caramel richness.
• Ground Cinnamon: A generous sprinkle gives the base its warm, cozy oatmeal cookie flavor.
• Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla rounds out that cozy oatmeal cookie flavor.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate: Because oatmeal cookies and chocolate belong together. As a raisin apologist (don’t come for me), you could also absolutely swap out the chocolate for a handful of raisins if you’re an oatmeal raisin person!
• Edible Oatmeal Cookie Dough Chunks: The star of the show. These buttery cookie dough pieces are made with oat flour and rolled oats for tons of texture and flavor. And because we’re making these cookie pieces with oat flour, there’s no need to heat-treat any flour beforehand. Love that for us.

Tips for the Best No Churn Ice Cream

• Don’t overwhip the cream: You want soft, billowy peaks. Overwhipped cream can make the ice cream texture a little grainy.
• Keep the cookie dough chunks bite-sized: Smaller pieces distribute throughout the ice cream better and make every scoop extra delicious.
• Use chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips: Chopped chocolate melts beautifully on your tongue and gives you those dreamy little chocolate flecks throughout the ice cream without disrupting the texture.
• Freeze overnight for the best texture: Technically you can eat it after a few hours, but an overnight freeze gives you perfectly scoopable ice cream.

How to Store Homemade Ice Cream

Store your oatmeal cookie chunk ice cream tightly covered in the freezer for up to 2 months.

To prevent ice crystals from forming, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before covering.

For the creamiest scoops, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

Variations on This Recipe

Want to switch things up? Try one of these options to jazz up the recipe!

• Up the salty sweet indulgence! Add a swirl of homemade salted caramel.
• Are you a raisin apologist like me? Swap out half the chocolate pieces for raisins!
• Swap out half the chocolate pieces for chopped walnuts or pecans
• Turn this into an oatmeal fudge bar inspired ice cream and add a swirl of hot fudge

If you, too, are still grieving the loss of Ben & Jerry’s Oatmeal Cookie Chunk, consider this your closure.

This homemade no churn oatmeal cookie chunk ice cream has everything we loved about the original: cozy cinnamon ice cream, buttery oatmeal cookie pieces, and plenty of chocolate chips, all with the added bonus that you can make it whenever the craving strikes.

Happy baking, my friends!!

XXX

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