Ingredients
– 2 cups chocolate chip cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups vanilla ice cream (softened)
– 1 cup mini chocolate chips
– Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or a sturdy whisk)
– Rubber spatula
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, let’s start by preparing the cookie dough. In my kitchen, I often use a betting ratio of soft versus chilled butter for the perfect texture. Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until it’s creamy. Then, add in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Gradually incorporate the flour and salt until a dough forms. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed. Take a bit of that cookie dough and chill it in the fridge while we prepare the crust! (See the next page below to continue steps…)