Cookie Monster!!!! MMMMM!

Since I shared a dinner recipe with you yesterday...thought I would share a healthy, low fat,  low calorie dessert with you.    RIGHT!  There is NOTHING low or free about this one...but is sure is YUM!!!

Not much better than an ice cream sandwich on a hot summer day...and if you live Texas...its HOT!

This is basically a dressed up ice cream sandwich.  My kid LOVED them.  

Here is the deal...

Ice Cream Sandwiches

1 package slice and bake cookie dough (yep, I'm a slacker)

6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips

1/2 tbs  shorting

Vanilla ice cream

Crushed toffee bar or substitute any other crushed candy or sprinkles.

Bake the cookies as instructed on the package, let them cool.  

In the mean time, melt 6 or so ounces of chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a sauce pan on low.  Stir constantly so the chocolate does not scald.  Then add the shortening.  Stir well.

This gives the chocolate a shine.  Take the cooled cookies and dip the tops in the chocolate mixture.  Place the dipped cookies on a cookie sheet.  Sprinkle with candy of choice and put them in freezer for 30 minutes or so to set.  Once they have set,  scoop vanilla ice cream onto one cookie and take another cookie and press it on top to make a sandwich.  

Put back in the freezer to set for 15 or so.  They can be stored in the freezer for a day or two.  Let them stand on the counter for about 5 minutes or so before serving.  So they soften a bit...just enough to bite into one.

They are delectable!  

*note - these recipes are true variations from things I have read.  This is all from memory.  Things I have made before in the past....so, Im not a copy cat. ;)

STAY COOL!