Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 package (16 ounces) prepared chocolate chip cookie dough
• 1 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation Time:

• 10 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press the cookie dough into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
4. Allow the cookie crust to cool completely.
5. Spread the softened ice cream over the cooled cookie crust.
6. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if desired) on top of the ice cream.
7. Freeze for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams per serving
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams per serving
• Protein: 5 grams per serving

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and rich
• Perfect for a hot summer day
• A crowd-pleasing dessert

User Comments:

• "This ice cream cake was a hit at our party! Everyone loved it."
• "The chocolate chip cookie crust was the perfect base for this cake."
• "I added chopped walnuts to the top, and it was delicious!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the ice cream is softened before spreading it over the cookie crust.
• Freeze the cake for at least 1 hour before serving, or it will be too soft to slice.
• If you don't have chocolate chip cookie dough, you can use store-bought chocolate chip cookies. Just crush them into a fine crumb and press into the bottom of the baking dish.