Big Bessie Recipe
Pralines and Cream Ice Cream sandwiched with Caramel Pecan Cookies rolled in crushed Heath Bar topping
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Ingredients
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Cookies and Ice Cream
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Caramel Pecan Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 2
- 3
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- 4
Assemble the BIG BESSIE
Once the cookies are completely cooled, take one cookie and place a generous scoop of pralines and cream ice cream on the flat side. Top with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich.
- 5
Roll the edges of the ice cream sandwiches in crushed Heath Bar to coat. Repeat with the remaining cookies and ice cream.
- 6
Serve immediately or freeze for later enjoyment.


