Decadent Chocolate M&M's and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake
A fun and indulgent dessert combining the best of chocolate, cookies, and ice cream in a delightful cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Base
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's Can be substituted with other candies as per variation.
Assembly
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream Feel free to use different flavors of ice cream.
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup To drizzle on top before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and vanilla extract until everything is combined, then fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Spread the cookie dough mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let it cool completely.
Assembly
- Layer half of the baked cookie dough in a cake pan, then spread the vanilla ice cream on top.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough on top of the ice cream layer.
- Freeze until solid.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top before serving.
Notes
To serve, slice into wedges and optionally add more chocolate syrup or a scoop of ice cream. Store leftovers in the freezer, covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.