Here we take two of the best treats from days gone by and combine them in one dessert. The cookies are also superb on their own.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 Sandwiches
Ingredients
Cookies
Sandwiches
Preparation
For Cookies:
Step 1
Sift first 6 ingredients into medium bowl. Combine butter, shortening and brown sugar in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter mixture until fluffy. Add egg, molasses and peel; beat until blended. Add dry ingredients; mix just until incorporated. Cover; chill 1 hour.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 2 baking sheets. Place sugar in small bowl. Using wet hands, form dough into 12 equal pieces; shape pieces into balls. Roll in sugar to coat. Transfer to prepared sheets, spacing 2 1/2 inches apart. Bake until cookies are pale golden and cracked on top but still soft, about 15 minutes. Cool on sheets 1 minute. Transfer to racks; cool completely.
For Sandwiches:
Step 3
Place ice cream in medium bowl. Stir in ginger. Freeze until almost firm, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
Place 6 cookies on work surface, flat side up. Top each with 1/3 cup ice cream. Spread to 1/4 inch from edge of cookies. Top each with second cookie. Press to adhere. Place in freezer. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly; keep frozen.)
Step 5
Arrange sandwiches on plates. Garnish with berries and serve.
