Description
Delightful summer dessert combining the freshness of ripe peaches and creamy vanilla ice cream in soft cookie sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches, pureed
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then add this mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Form dough into 2-inch circles and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack.
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading peach puree on one cookie, adding ice cream, and topping with another cookie.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh peaches for the best flavor and consider chilling the ingredients if in a warm climate.