Get ready to savor the rich combination of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies paired with creamy vanilla ice cream. These homemade sandwiches are perfect for a summer treat or a dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- 1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cups packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Ice Cream Sandwich Assembly:
- Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
- ½ gallon vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Baking the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350° F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth. This should take around 4 minutes. Make sure to scrape the bowl's sides if needed. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract and mix for another 20-30 seconds.
- Gradually blend in the sifted dry ingredients, ensuring not to overmix. Stir in the mini chocolate chips manually using a spatula.
- Portion the dough using a scoop, approximating 2 tablespoons for each. Shape into balls, place them on the baking sheet, and slightly flatten each with your palm. Ensure a gap of 1-2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for roughly 12 minutes or until the cookies' edges become golden brown. Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Once cooled, move the cookies to the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
2. Assembling the Ice Cream Sandwiches:
- Lay one cookie flat-side up and position approximately 1/4 cup of vanilla ice cream on top. Press another cookie, flat side down, onto the ice cream, forming a sandwich.
- Pour the mini chocolate chips into a bowl. Roll the edges of the sandwich in the chips for added texture and taste.
- You can enjoy the ice cream sandwich immediately or store it in the freezer. If storing, ensure each sandwich is tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.
Pro Tip: It's crucial to freeze the cookies before assembling the sandwiches. Room temperature or warm cookies may crumble when pressed with ice cream. Also, by having chilled cookies, you prevent a chocolaty mess on your hands!
Happy munching on this delightful concoction of cookies and ice cream!
