SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES- how to make ice cream sandwiches

vanilla ice cream

🥗Healthier: frozen yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand ice cream

Frozen yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

salted caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel sauce

💰Cheaper: store-bought caramel sauce

Homemade caramel can be less expensive and more natural.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons water, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.

Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring for about 10 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally until it turns amber in color.

Once amber, add 2/3 cup heavy cream to the mixture over low heat, stirring until combined.

Turn off the heat and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then let it cool completely.

Leave 2 cups of ice cream at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes until soft.

Stir in 1/2 to 2/3 cup of the cooled caramel sauce into the ice cream, then pour it back into the container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup very soft unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and cream them together.

Add 1 whole egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fluffy.

In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in 3 to 4 intervals, mixing gently to avoid flour explosion.

Fold in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chunks or chips into the dough.

Refrigerate the cookie dough for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.

After chilling, scoop 2 tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray, spacing them 2 inches apart, and press down slightly.

Sprinkle the tops with coarse sea salt if desired.

Bake the cookies for 8 to 9 minutes or until the edges are slightly crisp and cooked through, then let them cool completely.

Store the cookies in the refrigerator until cold before assembling the sandwiches.

Pair up the cookies, place a dollop of ice cream on one cookie, and sandwich with another cookie, gently pressing down.

Wrap the sandwiches in foil or cling wrap and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.

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