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Disney Names Chefs Behind Animal Kingdom’s Viral Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich

Nostalgia-driven design paired with tight execution explains the treat’s runaway appeal.

Overview

  • Disney’s Ambassador Instagram account, which posted a behind-the-scenes video Wednesday, names Pastry Chef Kellie Matthews and Pastry Cook Joe Vella as the creators.
  • Sold at Terra Treats in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the sandwich stacks a brownie with vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, and edible cookie dough.
  • Matthews says she built the concept from childhood memories, channeling cookie dough cravings and the look of parchment-wrapped treats from a 1940s ice cream truck.
  • Vella refined the process for high-volume service by dialing in melting points and solving transport from the bakery to the stand.
  • The dessert has drawn heavy lines and widespread coverage on Disney fan sites, and the official spotlight is driving even more interest.