Name: Chocolate Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwiches 🍦
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Total time: 27 minutes
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 pint vanilla or chocolate ice cream; 1/2 cup dark chocolate (melted); 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Rich chocolate cookies, creamy ice cream, and crunchy pistachios create a perfect balance of indulgence and texture in every bite 😍

Quick Steps ✨

Mix cookie dough and bake the cookies.

Freeze cookies until firm.

Add ice cream between cookie pairs.

Dip sandwiches in chocolate and sprinkle pistachios.

Freeze again before serving.

Step by Step Instructions 📝

1. Make the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until a dough forms.

2. Bake the Cookies: Scoop the dough into even balls and flatten slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely, then freeze them for about 30 minutes.

3. Assemble the Sandwiches: Once the cookies are firm, scoop your favorite ice cream and place it between two cookies. Press gently and place them back in the freezer to firm up for another 30 minutes.

4. Dip and Decorate: Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler. Dip half of each ice cream sandwich into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Place them back in the freezer until ready to serve.

5. Serve: Enjoy these delightful sandwiches straight from the freezer!

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Substitutions 🔄

Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.

Swap dark chocolate for white chocolate if you prefer a sweeter contrast.

Try chopped hazelnuts instead of pistachios for a nutty twist!

Useful Notes 📝

Extra Firm Cookies: For extra firm cookies that hold the ice cream better, let the dough chill in the fridge for 20 minutes before baking.

Quick Clean-up Tip: Lining your baking sheet with parchment paper makes it easier to clean and prevents the cookies from sticking.

Nutritional Insights 🍎

Each serving contains the stated nutritional values:

🍦 Energy: 350 kcal

🥑 Fat: 20 g (of which saturates: 10 g)

🍞 Carbohydrates: 35 g (of which sugars: 22 g)

🌾 Fiber: 4 g

💪 Protein: 6 g

🧂 Salt: 0.4 g

Don't worry about calories, this is a good one!

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Leftover Advice ♻️

To store leftovers, wrap each ice cream sandwich in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to a week. If the sandwiches get too hard, let them soften for 5-10 minutes at room temperature before eating.