Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups gluten-free flour blend (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour)
• 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cups brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 qt vanilla ice cream or ice cream of choice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour...: In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter,...: In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.

4. 4

   Add in the egg and vanilla extract and...: Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually add in the flour mixture and mix...: Gradually add in the flour mixture and mix until no more streaks of flour remain.

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   Scoop the cookie dough out onto a piece...: Scoop the cookie dough out onto a piece of parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough and roll the dough out to a very thin and large rectangle, about the size of a half sheet pan (13”x18”).

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   Remove the top layer of parchment paper and...: Remove the top layer of parchment paper and set the bottom layer of parchment paper with the dough on it onto a half sheet pan.

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   Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes, until the...: Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes, until the cookie is cooked through and no longer shiny on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

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   Trim the edges to form a perfect rectangle...: Trim the edges to form a perfect rectangle and slice the cookie slab down the middle to create two smaller rectangles, about 8”x12” each.

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    Place the baking sheet with the cookie slabs...: Place the baking sheet with the cookie slabs into the freezer for 10 minutes, this will allow the slabs to be handled without breaking apart.

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    Once frozen, place one of the cookie slabs...: Once frozen, place one of the cookie slabs bottom side up on a cold surface. Top with ice cream and spread with a spatula until completely covered.

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    Top with remaining cookie slab. Freeze for until...: Top with remaining cookie slab. Freeze for until firm, about 2 hours.

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    Once firm, remove from the freezer and slice...: Once firm, remove from the freezer and slice into 12 rectangles. Serve immediately or individually wrap and freeze for later.