Who doesn’t love the classic combo of cookie dough and ice cream?
But let’s face it—some barely have dough, others are overloaded with sugar, and a few strike the best balance of creamy base and chewy chunks.
This list ranks 16 major brands from the blandest scoops to the most spoon-worthy winners.
16. Great Value Cookie Dough (Walmart)
Budget-friendly but lacking in flavor and mix-ins. The vanilla base is sweet but unremarkable, and the cookie dough pieces are sparse.
A decent option if you’re watching your wallet, but don’t expect a premium experience.
15. Breyers Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
This one falls short on both dough quantity and flavor.
The ice cream itself is overly sweet with little vanilla taste, and the cookie dough pieces are few and far between.
14. Friendly’s Cookie Dough
Despite the promising name, this pint doesn’t deliver.
The cookie dough chunks are bland, and the overall flavor lacks the richness you’d expect from a sundae-inspired treat.
13. Edy’s/Dreyer’s Grand Cookie Dough
A safe, mainstream choice with a decent vanilla base.
However, the cookie dough pieces are small and not particularly flavorful, making it a forgettable option.
12. Signature Select Cookie Dough (Safeway/Albertsons)
Offers a standard vanilla flavor with chocolate chips and cookie dough chunks.
It’s a straightforward option without any standout features, but it gets the job done.
11. Baskin-Robbins Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Grocery Pint)
A smaller pint size with a decent balance of vanilla ice cream and cookie dough pieces.
Not as indulgent as their scoop shop version, but still a solid choice for cookie dough fans.
10. Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Known for its rich vanilla base and generous mix-ins.
The cookie dough chunks are buttery and satisfying, making it a reliable pick for those seeking a classic taste.
9. Trader Joe’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Trader Joe’s strikes a pleasant balance between creamy and chunky. The dough pieces are plentiful and chewy, making every spoonful enjoyable.
It’s the kind of ice cream that feels like a hidden gem you’d want to tell friends about, without breaking the bank.
8. Tillamook Cookie Dough
Tillamook impresses with its rich, creamy texture and abundant dough chunks.
The balance between sweet and savory notes hits the mark beautifully. The texture is smooth, and the flavor is sweet without being overpowering.
7. Talenti Gelato Layers: Cookie Dough
This ice cream boasts a rich and creamy texture with a good amount of cookie dough pieces.
The vanilla base is flavorful, making it a satisfying option for those who enjoy a well-balanced pint.
6. Van Leeuwen Cookie Dough
A unique take with layers of gelato, cookie dough, and fudge.
The textures are varied and enjoyable, offering a more sophisticated twist on the traditional cookie dough ice cream.
5. Blue Bell Cookie Dough Overload
Features a French-style ice cream base that’s rich and creamy.
The cookie dough pieces are chewy and plentiful, providing a luxurious experience for those willing to splurge.
4. McConnell’s Eureka Lemon & Marionberries with Cookie Dough
This one takes risks—and they work. The tart citrus swirl and juicy berries play surprisingly well with sweet dough chunks.
It’s not your typical pick, but it wakes up your taste buds. For those who like a little adventure with their dessert.
3. Jeni’s Brown Butter Almond Brittle + Cookie Dough
Bold and nutty with a brown butter swirl that wraps around chewy dough bites. The layers of flavor are deep, slightly salty, and impossible to put down.
It’s complex without being pretentious. If cookie dough ice cream had a sophisticated cousin, this would be it.
2. Salt & Straw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Crafted with premium everything, this flavor feels like it came from a bakery, not a factory. The dough tastes homemade, the base is deeply vanilla, and the whole thing feels lovingly made.
It’s artisan, yet comforting. A pint that’s worth the splurge and then some.
1. Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
This is the one that made me fall in love with cookie dough in the first place. Chunky, rich, full of texture, and always satisfying—Ben & Jerry’s nailed the ratio long ago.
No one else gets the balance quite this right. It’s chaotic in the best way, and the reigning champion for good reason.