Crunchy peanut butter cookies cradle velvety vanilla ice cream in these irresistible ice cream sandwiches, made even more indulgent with a rich, salted caramel chocolate sauce that melts into every bite. A dreamy, nostalgic treat with a gourmet twist.

This dessert falls into the indulgent category. While it delivers on flavour, its rich caramel sauce and peanut butter base raise the sugar and saturated fat content. Best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

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£6.00 (£2.00 / count)   £10.49 (£3.50 / count)

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Ingredients

For the peanut butter cookies

• crunchy peanut butter 200g/7oz
• free-range egg 1
• soft light brown sugar 180g/6oz
• salt ½ tsp

For the salted caramel chocolate sauce

• caster sugar 300g/10½oz
• salted butter 150g/5½oz
• double cream 300ml/10fl oz
• dark chocolate 150g/5½oz, broken into pieces

To serve

• vanilla ice cream sliced to cookie size

Method

1. Prepare the cookies: Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, egg, soft light brown sugar and salt using a wooden spoon. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized portions.
3. Place the cookie balls onto the prepared tray, leaving space between them. Bake for about 12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
4. Make the caramel chocolate sauce: Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar in an even layer and allow the edges to melt. Do not stir until it starts to caramelise.
5. Once the sugar begins to turn golden and dissolve, gently stir with a spatula. Carefully add the butter and cream, then stir in the chocolate pieces until fully melted and smooth.
6. Assemble the ice cream sandwiches: Spoon a little of the chocolate caramel sauce onto the flat side of two cookies. Add a slice of vanilla ice cream, then sandwich together. Repeat for all cookies.

What can you serve with this

1. Fresh berries – Their tartness offsets the richness of the caramel and chocolate.
2. Espresso – The bold, bitter flavour cuts through the sweetness and enhances the nutty notes.
3. Whipped cream – Adds a light and airy contrast to the dense sandwich texture.

Nutri-score Health Check

This Nutri-Score has been automatically calculated from the ingredients in the recipe and is intended as a guide only.

Positive Factors

• Free-range egg – Offers a source of protein and essential nutrients.
• Dark chocolate – Contains antioxidants and can provide small heart-health benefits.

Negative Factors

• Double cream – High in saturated fat, which increases the calorie load.
• Caster sugar and brown sugar – High in free sugars, contributing to a high glycaemic impact.
• Salted butter and added salt – Increase sodium intake, which can be a concern in high quantities.

Given the high sugar and saturated fat content, this recipe receives a Nutri-Score of D. While delicious, it is best reserved for occasional enjoyment rather than daily indulgence.

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