Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough (Copycat Recipe)

Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of homemade cookie dough ice cream, inspired by the beloved Ben & Jerry's classic. This recipe features a smooth vanilla ice cream base studded with generous chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. It's a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of traditional ice cream making while being easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for dough)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
3. While the mixture is chilling, prepare the cookie dough. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the flour and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Form the cookie dough into small balls and refrigerate until firm.
6. Once the ice cream base is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. During the last few minutes of churning, add the chilled cookie dough pieces to the ice cream.
8. Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.