Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream with Fudge Sauce

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream with Fudge Sauce

• Ingredients:

  For the Ice Cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

  For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Fudge Sauce:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Make the Cookie Dough:

• In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
• Mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
• Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
• Roll the dough into small balls (about 1/2 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Freeze the cookie dough balls until firm, about 1-2 hours.

2. Make the Ice Cream:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
• Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the mini chocolate chips.
• Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, gently folding in the frozen cookie dough balls.
• Freeze the ice cream for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

3. Make the Fudge Sauce:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, light corn syrup, brown sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Allow the fudge sauce to cool slightly before serving.

4. Serve:

• Scoop the homemade chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream into bowls.
• Drizzle with warm fudge sauce.
• Garnish with additional mini chocolate chips or cookie crumbs, if desired.

Enjoy your rich and creamy homemade chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream with decadent fudge sauce!