Cherry Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownies

01 - ½ cup unsalted butter
02 - ½ cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - ⅓ cup cocoa powder
07 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
08 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Filling

09 - 1½ cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
10 - ½ cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)
11 - ¼ cup chocolate chips, melted (for drizzle)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt the butter in a microwave or on the stovetop. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
03 - Gently fold in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the brownies are set in the center and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
05 - Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 8 equal squares (or 16 smaller squares if you prefer smaller sandwiches).
06 - In a bowl, mix the slightly softened vanilla ice cream with the chopped cherries until well combined. You want the ice cream soft enough to be spreadable but not melting.
07 - Place a scoop of the cherry ice cream mixture on half of the brownie squares. Top with the remaining brownie squares to form sandwiches, pressing down gently.
08 - Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
09 - Just before serving, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the ice cream sandwiches.
10 - Enjoy immediately or wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

# Notes:

01 - For a fun variation, try using different ice cream flavors like chocolate or cherry vanilla.
02 - If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them well before mixing with the ice cream to prevent excess moisture.
03 - For cleaner cuts, freeze the brownies for 15-20 minutes before slicing them.
04 - These can be made ahead and stored individually wrapped in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

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