6-8candy canes (or 1/2 cup peppermint candy)**divided
1 1/2cupswhole milk
1 1/2cupsheavy cream
2/3cupsugar
2tspvanilla extract
1/2tsppeppermint extract
1/4tspsalt
Brownie Cookies*
12ozbittersweet chocolate chips
1/2cupbutter
3largeeggs
1cupgranulated sugar
1/4cupbrown sugar
1Tbspvanilla extract
1/2tspbaking powder
1/2tspsalt
3/4cupall-purpose flour
1/4cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1/2cupmini chocolate chips
Instructions
Peppermint Ice Cream
Place 6 candy canes (or 1/2 cup of peppermint candy) and milk into a blender or food processor and pulse until the candy is dissolved or mostly broken down
Whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, peppermint extract, and salt until the sugar is completely dissolved (use your finger to check for granules)
Whisk in the milk mixture
Cover and put in the fridge for at least a few hours (I almost always let my ice cream base chill for about 24 hours to produce a creamy texture)
Add the chilled ice cream mixture to your frozen ice cream bowl and churn for about 20 minutes or to the consistency of your liking
Put ice cream in a freezer safe container and freeze for at least a few hours before assembling the ice cream sandwiches
Brownie Cookies
See notes for the brownie cooke recipe
Slightly undercook the cookies so they're nice and soft as an ice cream sandwich
Spray the bottom of a glass with cooking spray and smoosh the cookies flat when they come out of the oven
Let cool and set aside until you're ready to assemble your ice cream sandwiches!
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Place one cookie top side down, add a scoop of ice cream, place another cookie on top
Optional: Roll the sides in crushed candy canes
Individually wrap the ice cream sandwiches with plastic wrap and place in the freezer!
Notes
*Use this recipe for the brownie cookies**If you don't have candy canes, you can also use peppermint starlight candy