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Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

This decadent dessert combines chocolate, ice cream, and cookie dough into one delightful cake, perfect for special occasions or as a simple indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough Layer
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Ice Cream Layer
  • 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
For the Topping
  • Whipped cream
  • Extra mini chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  3. Gradually stir in the flour and salt until it resembles a classic cookie dough.
  4. Mix in the mini chocolate chips and set aside.
  5. Grab a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Lightly grease the sides of the pan.
Assembly
  1. Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer.
  2. Let your vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes until it softens a bit.
  3. Spread half of the ice cream over the cookie dough layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  4. Crumble the remaining cookie dough on top of the ice cream layer.
  5. Add the rest of the ice cream on top of the cookie dough, gently smoothing it down to get an even finish.
  6. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours—preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Once completely frozen, remove the cake from the springform pan and top with whipped cream and extra mini chocolate chips.
  2. Slice the cake and serve to enjoy with friends and family!

Notes

If ice cream melts while spreading, pop it back into the freezer for a few minutes. Experiment with different ice cream flavors for variety.