Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies

Having peanut butter along with ice cream is a perfect combination for sandwich cookies. Here is a recipe that will help you create this delicious treats that kids will surely enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup sugar
3 cups ice cream, chocolate or strawberry, or a combination
1 stick of softened butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt

Equipment:

Electric mixer
Sieve
Mixing bowl
Baking sheets
Parchment
Plastic Wrap

Instructions:

1. Using a sieve, sift the flour, baking soda and salt together.
2. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter together with the sugar together for 2 minutes. Add in the egg and then mix well.
3. Add in the peanut butter and vanilla into the mixture. Finally, add in the flour mixture into the butter mixture until they become cookie dough.
4. Roll in the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet with parchment. Flatten the dough balls using a fork and creating a crisscross design.
5. Place the baking sheet into the oven pre-heated up to 375 degrees F. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes until it becomes golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Then transfer into a cookie rack to cool further.
6. On a flat surface of one cookie, place 1 scoop of ice cream and then top with another cookie. Press them together carefully. Then wrap in a plastic wrap. Do the same with the other remaining cookies and ice cream. Place them in a freezer for 45 minutes before serving.

Makes a dozen ice cream sandwich cookies.