these were an all day kind of treat. first I had to make the cookies, let them cool completely then put the ice cream between them and freeze till solid, after that I had to dip them in chocolate then refreeze. but they were worth the wait!
I used strawberry Ice cream as I felt it would go well with the chocolate dip, and the nut cookies. the cookies are meant to be peanut butter but as I can not eat peanuts I made them almond butter, which turned out really well.
I was nervous about using almond butter as I wasn’t sure if the consistency would be correct being that peanuts and almonds have a different oil ratio but it seems to have worked just fine.
my sister told me they had the same consistency as peanut butter cookies. they were chewy and firm at the same time. they were a easy mix all in one bowl cookie dough. I actually think I would like to make the cookies on their own they were that good.
the ice cream though did take it to the next level and the chocolate dip elevated it even that much more. the ice cream had to thaw a bit before putting it carefully between the two cookies. I did put a bit more ice cream between the cookies then the recipe called for, since I had bought a 1.5qt container rather then the pint they called for. and the amount they called for seemed a bit on the skimpy side.
I just really like the simplicity of the breyers ingredients, and that it didn’t take away from the cookies but rather complimented it.
I am sure these would taste good with pretty much any ice cream, the cookies are just that versatile.
the chocolate dip was a simple melting of chocolate chips and shortening on the stove top. they everything was re-frozen and enjoyed as a delicious treat.
I kind of wish I had an ice cream maker because I think it would be awesome to make these completely from scratch but i think it would be a bit frivolous to buy such a thing simply to make one recipe and they take up so much room. if I was a huge ice cream freak it would be something to consider but yeah it would be basically for this recipe so no I will not purchase one, and really the bought ice cream was pretty tasty in the sandwiches
would I make these again? I sure would. I do believe they would be the perfect thing on a hot summer day.
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