Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

I debated writing this post in the middle of the night last night, but I didn't.  One of the only pros to being up in the middle of the night feeding a newborn, is I am able to check up on my email, Facebook, food blogs, etc.

Yes, I multi-task.  Breastfeeding and internet browsing.  I'm talented.

But, last night as I hopped on Facebook (really the only chance I get all day to catch up), I found out that a former classmate of mine, a year behind me in school, passed away in a car accident.  It literally took my breath away.  She wasn't a close friend of mine, but definitely an acquaintance.  When you grow up in a small rural town, everyone knows everyone, whether you like it or not.  I fondly remember her being a great volleyball player and seeing her often at the country club with her parents playing a round of golf.

My heart goes out to her family, especially her young daughter.  It is crazy how a life can be taken so quickly.

In an effort to brighten the day, I'm hoping these homemade ice cream sandwiches will do the trick for everyone.  Sadly, none are left to enjoy on this 70 degree day.

The next time you venture out to the grocery store and want to buy a treat, stop yourself!  These are homemade and not filled with all that fake stuff you get in store bought ice cream sandwiches.  And like anything, you can tweak it to how you like - change up the cookie or the ice cream flavor to suite your tastes.

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cookie:

1 c. peanut butter

1 egg

1 t. baking soda

1 t. vanilla

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. chopped milk chocolate

Topping:

1/2 c. chopped peanuts

1/2 c. chopped milk chocolate

Mix all ingredients together and drop by spoonfuls on greased baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.  Allow to cool.

To assemble sandwiches take softened ice cream (I used vanilla), place a scoop on one cookie, top with another and press down to flatten slightly.  Roll edges in peanut and chocolate topping.  Place on a cookie sheet and place in freezer to harden, at least 30 minutes.  When frozen, wrap in plastic wrap, and store in freezer until ready to eat.

Yum!!!

The rest of my day will be spent relaxing.  A long night - little miss was up 4 times!  Usually it is only twice, so I'm not sure what happened there.  Of course, now that it is morning, she has been snoozing away....figures!