5-minute Scrambled Cookies Recipe

The easiest dessert that will surprise everyone

Sometimes the best desserts are the simplest ones. This scrambled cookies recipe takes just 5 minutes to make and turns regular cookies into something special. It’s perfect when you want dessert fast or when your cookies are getting a little old.

The Story behind this recipe

I saw this idea on YouTube and thought it looked weird. But I had some cookies that were getting hard, and I didn’t want to throw them away. The video made it look so easy, so I tried it.

It sounds crazy – who scrambles cookies? But it actually worked! The warm, crispy cookie pieces with cold ice cream tasted amazing. Now I make this all the time when I want dessert fast.

What you need:

• 3 chocolate chip cookies (store-bought or homemade chocolate chip cookies)
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
• Chocolate syrup
• 1 maraschino cherry

Shopping Tips

For the cookies: Day-old cookies work better than fresh ones. They don’t fall apart as much when you cook them. If you only have fresh cookies, that’s okay too.

For the ice cream: Vanilla is classic, but any flavor works. Buy the good stuff – this dessert is simple, so good ice cream makes a big difference.

For the syrup: You can use any chocolate syrup. The squeeze bottles are easier than pouring from a jar.

For the cherry: The little jars of maraschino cherries last forever. You can also use fresh cherries when they’re in season.

How to make Scrambled Cookies

Get a non-stick pan and put it on medium heat. No oil or butter needed.

Put the 3 whole cookies directly in the warm pan. Use your spoon to break them up and scramble them around for 2-3 minutes until they get warm and a little crispy.

Put the warm cookie pieces on a plate. They should look like scrambled eggs but made of cookies!

Add the toppings

• Put one scoop of ice cream right on top of the warm cookies
• Drizzle chocolate syrup over everything
• Put the cherry on top

The warm cookies make the ice cream start to melt a little bit. The hot and cold together tastes amazing. Plus, breaking up the cookies makes them easier to eat with a spoon.

Common mistakes (How to fix them)

Mistake 1: Cooking the cookies too hot If your pan is too hot, the cookies will burn on the outside but stay cold inside. Keep the heat at medium. If they start to smoke, turn the heat down.

Mistake 2: Breaking cookies too small If you break the cookies into tiny crumbs, they will turn into powder when you cook them. Break them into pieces about the size of a quarter.

Mistake 3: Not stirring enough The cookies need to move around in the pan. If you don’t stir, some pieces will burn while others stay cold.

Mistake 4: Waiting too long to serve This dessert is best when the cookies are warm and the ice cream is cold. Don’t make it ahead of time.

Different ways to make it

Cookie types:

• Oreo cookies (remove the cream first)
• Sugar cookies
• Oatmeal cookies
• Snickerdoodles
• Even graham crackers work!

Ice cream Flavors:

• Chocolate ice cream with chocolate chip cookies
• Strawberry ice cream with sugar cookies
• Mint chocolate chip with Oreos
• Cookie dough ice cream (extra cookie flavor!)

Toppings to try:

• Caramel sauce instead of chocolate
• Whipped cream
• Crushed nuts
• Fresh berries
• Sprinkles for kids
• A drizzle of honey

Storage and Leftovers

Don’t make this ahead of time. It needs to be served right away. But if you somehow have leftovers:

• The cookie pieces can be stored in the fridge for 2 days
• Reheat them in the pan for 1 minute before serving
• Add fresh ice cream and toppings

This scrambled cookies recipe proves that good food doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes the best ideas come from just playing around in the kitchen.

The next time you have some cookies that need to be used up, or you want dessert right now, give this a try. It might become your new favorite quick dessert too.

Don’t forget to take a picture when you make it! The melting ice cream on the warm cookies looks as good as it tastes.