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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream is pure bliss! Creamy vanilla ice cream with chunks of cookie dough and mini chocolate chips makes for the ultimate treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream:
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 whole vanilla bean split and seeded
  • a pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
For the Cookie Dough:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup butter or margarine room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup milk or soy milk
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and the seeds from the vanilla bean. Bring to a simmer.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and egg yolks until smooth. Slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture.
  3. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
  5. For the cookie dough, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Once the ice cream is churned, fold in chunks of cookie dough and place in a container to freeze until firm.

Notes

  • Use high-quality vanilla for the best flavor.
  • Feel free to add nuts or other mix-ins to the cookie dough.
  • Store any leftover cookie dough in the fridge for up to a week.