Amazing Ice Cream Sandwiches **Cookies: 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1/4 tsp. vanilla 12 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 qt. vanilla ice cream In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer combine the butter, sugar and brown sugar. When well combine, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Blend in the vanilla. Begin adding the dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well until completely incorporated. Fold in the bittersweet chocolate, pecans and cherries. Using a small ice cream scoop, place balls of dough onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes until puffed and cracked. Allow cookies to cool and place a scoop of ice cream on one cookie and top with a second cookie.
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Giant Ice Cream Sandwich (Sundae) Yield: 16 Servings
COOKIE: 1 15 ounce pkg.fudge brownie mix 2/3 c Water 1/2 c Oil 2 Eggs 1 6 ounce pkg. (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips, if -desired 1/2 Gallon (8 cups) any flavor ice cream, slightly softened
TOPPING: 2 c Powdered sugar 2/3 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 c Evaporated milk 1/2 c Margarine or butter 1 ts Vanilla Heat oven to 350F. Line two 12 inch pizza pans with foil. In large bowl, combine brownie mixes, water, oil, eggs and 1 cup chocolate chips; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread half of batter in each foil-lined pan. Bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool; freeze 1 to 2 hours for ease in handling. Remove from pans; remove foil. To assemble, place 1 brownie round on serving plate. Spoon softened ice cream evenly over brownie. Top with remaining brownie. Cover; freeze until firm. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine powdered sugar, 2/3 cup chocolate chips, milk and margarine. Bring to a boil; cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool. Let ice cream sandwich stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges; drizzle with topping. Yield 16 servings.
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