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Ice Cream Sandwiches with Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies


  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • About 6 cups ice cream, softened

  1. Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time. Then add the vanilla and water.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  4. Mix the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
  5. Add the oats, nuts, and raisins and combine thoroughly.
  6. Shape the cookie dough into a log and wrap it in plastic. Chill overnight.
  7. Slice the dough into 1/2-inch rounds. Bake at 350° F for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  8. Sandwich 1/2 scoop of the ice cream between a pair of the cookies. Repeat until all the cookies have been used.
  9. Freeze until serving.
Recipes courtesy of Miss Lucy's Kitchen

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