Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

These are delicious! So much better than store-bought. They do take a bit of time, but are well worth it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4ounce) package  chocolate cake mix
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, softened
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 gallon ice cream

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, shortening, butter, egg, water, and vanilla.
2. Beat until well blended.
3. Divide into 4 equal parts.
4. Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll one part into a 10-in x 6-in rectangle. Remove one piece of waxed paper and flip dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
5. Score the dough into 8 pieces, each 3 inches x 2-1/2 inches Repeat with remaining dough.
6. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until puffed.
7. Immediately cut along the scored lines and prick holes in each piece with a fork; cool on baking sheet.
8. Cut ice cream into 16 slices, each 3 inches x 2-1/2 inches x 1 inches
9. Place ice cream between 2 of the chocolate cookies; wrap in plastic wrap.
10. Freeze on baking sheet overnight and store in an airtight container.