Oatmeal Ice Cream Sandwiches

The Daycare Lady's Note:

I'm known for my desserts. These sandwiches combine the cookies I like best with ice cream.—Gary Maly, West Chester, Ohio From Taste Of Home 2001

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 2.0 dozen s ...

• 1 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar , packed
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup vanilla or 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ gallon vanilla ice cream

Directions:

1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chips and pecans.
2. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. To make ice cream sandwiches, place a scoop of ice cream on the bottom of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies; wrap in plastic wrap. Place on a baking sheet; freeze. Yield: about 2 dozen sandwiches.