Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches

Perfect ice cream cookie sandwiches. Dip half in melted chocolate for an extra touch of goodness! (A-Z Kids Cookbook)

• Ready In: 1 hr 11 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 15 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1  egg
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375.
2. Mix all ingredients and shape into 1 1/4-inch balls.
3. Place 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
4. Flatten in criss-cross pattern with floured fork.
5. Bake until brown, 9 to 11 minutes.
6. When cool press 1 slightly rounded tablespoon of ice cream between cookies. Freeze until firm.
7. Melt 1 package semisweet chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons shortening over stove, stirring occasionally. Let stand 2 minutes, then dip half of each sandwich into chocolate.
8. Place in pan; freeze until firm. Store wrapped in plastic wrap.