Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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• 115 g unsalted butter — softened

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• 100 g caster sugar

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• 50 g light brown soft sugar

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• 1 piece large egg

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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• 150 g plain flour

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• 0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda

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• 0.25 tsp salt

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• 100 g milk chocolate chips

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• 500 ml vanilla ice cream — slightly softened

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line two baking trays with baking parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, caster sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.

5. 5

   Stir in the chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Roll the dough into 12 equal balls and place on the prepared trays, spacing well apart. Flatten each gently with your palm.

7. 7

   Bake for 10– 12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centres still look slightly soft. Leave to cool on the trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Once the cookies are fully cooled, take one cookie, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the flat side, then top with a second cookie. Press gently to sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and ice cream.

9. 9

   Wrap each sandwich in cling film and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.