With the ingredients at hand, let’s dive into the step-by-step process to create these mouth-watering Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Making the Pumpkin Ice Cream:

1. Mix the Dairy Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and both sugars. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2. Add the Pumpkin and Spices: Whisk in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until the spices are well incorporated.
3. Chill the Mixture: Remove from heat and let it cool. Once at room temperature, transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours or until cold.
4. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker, and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
5. Freeze to Set: Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Baking the Soft Cookies:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
6. Scoop and Bake: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten them slightly with your palm.
7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Assembling the Ice Cream Sandwiches:

1. Pair the Cookies: Match the cookies into pairs of similar sizes.
2. Add the Ice Cream: Scoop a generous amount of pumpkin ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie.
3. Sandwich Together: Place the second cookie on top, pressing gently to spread the ice cream evenly.
4. Freeze to Set: Place the completed sandwiches on a baking sheet and freeze for an additional hour to set.