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### 🍪 Step-by-Step Instructions
#### **Step 1: Bake the Cookies**
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet, then fold in chocolate chips.
6. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet (leave room — they spread!). Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden.
7. Let cookies cool completely before assembling. (No melty messes here!)
#### **Step 2: Soften the Ice Cream**
– Let the ice cream sit out for 5–10 minutes to soften just enough to scoop and spread easily.
#### **Step 3: Assemble the Sandwiches**
1. Take one cookie, scoop about 1/3 cup of ice cream onto the flat side.
2. Top with another cookie, flat side down, and gently press until the ice cream spreads to the edges.
3. If desired, roll the sides in sprinkles, chocolate chips, or crushed cookies for extra flair.
#### **Step 4: Freeze to Set**
– Place sandwiches on a tray and freeze for at least 1–2 hours to firm up. Then store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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### 💡 Tips & Tricks
– **Match cookie size:** For even sandwiches, try to pair cookies of similar size and thickness.
– **Switch it up:** Use different cookie flavors — think peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, or red velvet.
– **Mini version:** Make smaller cookies and turn these into bite-sized treats perfect for parties or kids.
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### 🎉 Why You’ll Love Them
– They’re a perfect make-ahead dessert
– You can totally customize them to your taste
– They’re fun to make with kids (and adults will love them just as much!)
– They beat anything you can buy in a box!
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### 🍦 Final Thoughts
Ice cream sandwiches are one of those treats that just make you feel like a kid again — only better when made at home. With soft, chocolate-studded cookies and creamy scoops of your favorite flavor, every bite is a little moment of bliss.
So go ahead… **make a batch, freeze ’em, and try not to eat them all in one sitting** (no judgment if you do).
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Want a vegan or gluten-free version? Or looking for flavor combos like s’mores or cookies & cream? Just say the word — I’ve got ideas!
