"Cookie dough ice cream is flanked between two rich and fudgy brownies, creating an enhanced and more decadent version of a classic ice cream sandwich. The brownies come together with one bowl and a whisk in minutes, and are as easy as using a boxed mix, yet taste far superior. The ice cream is smooth and creamy, and full of cookie dough nuggets. If you're a total cookie dough fanatic, optionally make a batch of Raw Vegan Cookie Dough Balls and sprinkle them in. The more cookie dough, the merrier. These sandwiches are sure to please any ice cream, brownie, or cookie dough lover...."
2 tablespoons brewed coffee (leftover from the morning brew is fine), optional but recommend to enhance chocolate flavor and does not make brownies taste like coffee
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process, I used Hershey's natural)
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1 teaspoon instant espresso granules, optional but recommend to enhance chocolate flavor and does not make brownies taste like coffee
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1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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Ice Cream
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1/2 of one half-gallon Dreyer's Slow Churned Ice Cream with Half the Fat in Cookie Dough flavor (about 4 cups), slightly softened
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Cookie Dough, optional
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1 batch Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls (gluten-free) - I used mini-chocolate chips rather than regular-sized