Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (180g) chocolate chips (optional, or substitute for candy pieces)
  • 1 quart (946ml) Blue Bell Ice Cream (any flavor of your choice)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow cooling on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While cookies are cooling, let the Blue Bell Ice Cream sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes to soften.
  9. Take one cookie and place a generous scoop of Blue Bell Ice Cream on the flat side, then add another cookie on top, pressing gently.
  10. Wrap each assembled sandwich in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.