Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bars…*
…peanut Buttery, chocolatey, vanilla bean bar
HELLO SUMMER! It’s finally ice cream season! Wait, who am I kidding? It’s ALWAYS ice cream season! Let me rephrase that: It’s finally that time when the jingly sound of the ice cream truck echos the streets, and the time when it’s acceptable to visit every ice cream shop in town. Thank God! My favorite flavors include Mint Chocolate Chip, Moose Tracks, and Birthday Cake, but above all, I love Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Sometimes I buy it just to pick out the cookie dough chunks—mmmmm! I thought it would be appropriate to make a frozen treat that incorporated my favorite ice cream flavors in one—something that I could save in my freezer for those ‘gotta have’ moments. With a little inspiration from Lauren of Keep it Sweet, and a little creativity, I dreamt up this lovely dessert. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough meets Moose Tracks ice cream in this peanut buttery, chocolatey, vanilla bean bar. Slice it any way you want, or eat it with a spoon! Either way, you’ll be happy to know that the cookie dough is eggless, meaning you won’t have to worry about getting sick. Out of those of my friends lucky enough to sneak a slice of this sinful snack, the reactions have remained consistent. They dissect the bar in layers, completely in awe of the flavor profile and the amount of satisfaction in each bite.Must I say more? Happy ice cream season :)
…peanut Buttery, chocolatey, vanilla bean bar
HELLO SUMMER! It’s finally ice cream season! Wait, who am I kidding? It’s ALWAYS ice cream season! Let me rephrase that: It’s finally that time when the jingly sound of the ice cream truck echos the streets, and the time when it’s acceptable to visit every ice cream shop in town. Thank God! My favorite flavors include Mint Chocolate Chip, Moose Tracks, and Birthday Cake, but above all, I love Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Sometimes I buy it just to pick out the cookie dough chunks—mmmmm! I thought it would be appropriate to make a frozen treat that incorporated my favorite ice cream flavors in one—something that I could save in my freezer for those ‘gotta have’ moments. With a little inspiration from Lauren of Keep it Sweet, and a little creativity, I dreamt up this lovely dessert. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough meets Moose Tracks ice cream in this peanut buttery, chocolatey, vanilla bean bar. Slice it any way you want, or eat it with a spoon! Either way, you’ll be happy to know that the cookie dough is eggless, meaning you won’t have to worry about getting sick. Out of those of my friends lucky enough to sneak a slice of this sinful snack, the reactions have remained consistent. They dissect the bar in layers, completely in awe of the flavor profile and the amount of satisfaction in each bite.Must I say more? Happy ice cream season :)
Cookie dough overload? No way--there's no such thing!
The Ingredients…*
(Recipe adapted from Keep it Sweet)
For the chocolate chip cookie dough:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the bars:
1 batch prepared chocolate chip cookie dough (recipe above)
3 cups vanilla bean ice cream
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 cup peanut butter
(Recipe adapted from Keep it Sweet)
For the chocolate chip cookie dough:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the bars:
1 batch prepared chocolate chip cookie dough (recipe above)
3 cups vanilla bean ice cream
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 cup peanut butter
The Instructions…*
(Yields 12-16 servings)
For the chocolate chip cookie dough:
(1) Beat butter and sugar until fluffy; mix in milk
(2) Gradually mix in flour and salt
(3) Stir in chocolate chips
(4) Press into a 9x9 pan lined with wax paper
For the bars:
(1) Cover prepared cookie dough layer with vanilla ice cream; cover and freeze for an hour
(2) Once ice cream is frozen, place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl
(3) Melt chocolate in microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in-between
(4) When chocolate is melted, spread evenly over ice cream layer, cover and re-freeze for an hour or until ready to serve; spread with peanut butter and top with chocolate chunks (if desired)
(5) Cut into bars and enjoy! :)
(Yields 12-16 servings)
For the chocolate chip cookie dough:
(1) Beat butter and sugar until fluffy; mix in milk
(2) Gradually mix in flour and salt
(3) Stir in chocolate chips
(4) Press into a 9x9 pan lined with wax paper
For the bars:
(1) Cover prepared cookie dough layer with vanilla ice cream; cover and freeze for an hour
(2) Once ice cream is frozen, place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl
(3) Melt chocolate in microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in-between
(4) When chocolate is melted, spread evenly over ice cream layer, cover and re-freeze for an hour or until ready to serve; spread with peanut butter and top with chocolate chunks (if desired)
(5) Cut into bars and enjoy! :)
Top with chocolate chunks for extra crunchy goodness :)
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