¼ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

¼ cup light brown sugar, packed

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tbsp milk, or plant-based milk of choice

1 tsp pure vanilla bean paste, or substitute pure vanilla extract

⅓ cup all purpose flour

pinch of salt

⅓ cup mini chocolate chips, or chopped chocolate

For Ice Cream:

2 cup heavy cream

1 cup half and half

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar

1 tsp. pure vanilla bean paste, or substitute pure vanilla extract

pinch of salt

2 fl oz chocolate, chopped (optional, but encouraged)

In a medium bowl, combine butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed until combined.

Add milk and vanilla and beat again until combined.

Add flour and salt and beat again until just combined. Add chocolate chips and stir to incorporate.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the freezer until ready to add them to the ice cream.

For Ice Cream:

In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, half and half, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and salt. Use a hand mixer on low speed or a whisk to completely combine.

Pour ice cream batter into frozen ice cream maker and prepare according to manufacturers directions.

During the last 5 minutes, add in the cookie dough by the teaspoon and chopped chocolate (optional).

Pour into a loaf pan or other quart-sized container, cover, and place into the freezer until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Sugar: 38g

:

Calcium: 97mg

Calories: 505kcal

Carbohydrates: 46g

Cholesterol: 109mg

Fat: 36g

Fiber: 1g

Iron: 1mg

Monounsaturated Fat: 10g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g

Potassium: 134mg

Protein: 3g

Saturated Fat: 22g

Sodium: 47mg

Trans Fat: 1g

Vitamin A: 1179IU

Vitamin C: 1mg