Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate chip cookies, cookie dough, and ice cream into a delightful treat. Here’s a simple recipe you can try

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough Layer:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Ice Cream Layer:

• 1.5 quarts chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream (or any flavor you prefer)

For the Cookie Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (about 15 cookies)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
   • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the milk and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
   • Gradually add the flour and mix until the dough comes together.
   • Stir in the mini chocolate chips. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Cookie Crust:
   • Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor or place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
   • Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even crust layer.
3. Assemble the Ice Cream Cake:
   • Spread the softened ice cream over the cookie crust layer in the pan, smoothing it out evenly.
   • Drop spoonfuls of the prepared cookie dough over the ice cream layer, distributing it evenly.
   • Gently press the cookie dough pieces into the ice cream layer using the back of a spoon or spatula.
4. Freeze the Cake:
   • Cover the cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
5. Serve:
   • Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make slicing easier.
   • Use a sharp knife to slice the ice cream cake into portions.
6. Optional Garnish:
   • Garnish each slice with additional mini chocolate chips or chocolate sauce if desired.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake! It’s perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or any occasion where you want to impress with a cool and creamy dessert.