Name: Custom-Made Ice Cream Sandwich
Yield: Makes 8 cookies; 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon espresso; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter; 2 tablespoons strawberry jam; 3 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries; 3 tablespoons chopped candied orange; 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios; 3 tablespoons chopped semisweet chocolate; 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter; 1 small banana, diced; 1/4 cup mini marshmallows; 1/4 cup dulce de leche; 1/2 cup chopped malted milk balls; 2 tablespoons chocolate malted powder; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate; 2 teaspoon espresso powder; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh raspberries; 2 tablespoons pureed and strained blackberries; 3 tablespoons fudge sauce; 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

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Custom-Made Ice Cream SandwichAntonis Achilleos

Children of all ages will adore these homemade frozen treats. My recipe for Yummy Chocolate Cookies pairs perfectly with a variety of ice cream flavors. So you can be as creative as you want in choosing a filling—or two!

Cooks' Note

Mix-ins add 10 to 100 calories per serving, depending on ingredients.

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