Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 package (15-16 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 quart cookies and cream ice cream, softened
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Cooking Difficulty Level:
Level 2 (Beginner with some experience)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread softened ice cream over the graham cracker layer. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
- In a microwaveable bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in nuts, if desired.
- Pour melted chocolate over the frozen ice cream layer.
- Layer with vanilla wafer cookies.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and crunchy
- Sweet and satisfying
- Perfect for a warm day or a sweet treat at any time
User Comments:
- "These bars were a huge hit with my family! The combination of vanilla wafers, ice cream, and chocolate was perfect." - Sarah
- "I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make, yet it tastes like a dessert from a fancy restaurant." - Jessica
- "I added chopped peanuts to the chocolate layer, and it took these bars to the next level. Highly recommend!" - Emily
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To ensure the dessert bars set properly, freeze them for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- If the cookies and cream ice cream is too hard to spread, let it soften at room temperature for a few minutes.
- For a richer flavor, use chocolate wafers instead of vanilla wafers.
