This recipe is a variation of an ice cream sandwich my law school roommate introduced me to (God bless her). Her version is phenomenal, mainly because it has the perfect chocolate cookie for an ice cream sandwich; firm enough to support the ice cream, but not so dry that it crumbles when you bite into it. Unfortunately, I can't find the recipe for the cookie anywhere (Arg!), so I've had to make a substitution (which actually simplifies the recipe quite a bit). Enjoy!
Ingredients:
*1 quart of your favorite vanilla ice cream
*20-30 peppermint candies
*12 brownie bites
Directions:
Remove ice cream from freezer and allow to soften slightly. While the ice cream is softening you can crush the peppermint candies.
Remove the peppermint candies from their wrappers and place in your blender or food processor. Process until the candies are crushed - some larger pieces are fine. (Be careful when removing the top of the blender of processor, as a cloud of peppermint dust left me in a coughing fit!). Save 1/3 of the crushed candies for later.
Remove the peppermint candies from their wrappers and place in your blender or food processor. Process until the candies are crushed - some larger pieces are fine. (Be careful when removing the top of the blender of processor, as a cloud of peppermint dust left me in a coughing fit!). Save 1/3 of the crushed candies for later.
In a mixing bowl, blend 2/3's of the crushed candies into the softened ice cream (save the ice cream container!) until well incorporated. Return the ice cream to its original container and place in the the freezer until the ice cream is firm enough to scoop. This could take several hours depending on your freezer.
While the ice cream is freezing, flatten the brownie bites between wax paper.
Scoop desired amount of ice cream onto a flattened brownie. Top with a second flattened brownie. Roll the sides of the sandwich in the leftover crushed candies. (Note: You want to work quickly so the ice cream doesn't get soupy. I like to keep a baking sheet lined with wax paper in the freezer, and as I finish each sandwich, I transfer it to the freezer.)
Allow the sandwiches to firm up in the freezer for several hours. Once firm, wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap or wax paper and keep in the freezer until serving time (or eat 3 in one sitting, like I did!).
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