When I was a child, we would go out to eat after church on Sundays and there was a great restaurant that we all loved that served this very dessert. This restaurant was not one we would visit often because for 6 people it would get very expensive but we would go occasionally, especially if it was a special occasion. They would bring this dessert out in a hot skillet with toppings galore- every child's dream (I actually remember my eyes sparkling when they would bring this out to the table). It was large enough to feed the entire family. But the great thing about making this at home is you can individualize the size to fit your needs- a single serving or big enough to feed the entire family. This dessert is great to make when you have company over. It's simple, delicious and always a favorite.
For this dessert, you will need the following ingredients:
Your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe (see my favorite below)
Your favorite flavor of ice cream (you can mix it up with two different flavors if you like)
Hot Fudge or Chocolate Syrup (any flavor that compliments the ice cream will work)
Whipped Cream or Cool Whip (whichever you prefer)
Nuts (I use chopped pecans- use your favorite!)
Maraschino Cherries
(Optional: Slice Fruit- whatever compliments the ice cream)
This is my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl using a whisk. Cream the butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Now decide what type of dish you will use to bake in. For a large crowd you can use a skillet or a large round baking dish. For individual servings you could use small ceramic dishes or even ceramic pottery coffee cups (Longaberger mugs are great for this because they're safe to bake in and makes the perfect individual portion). Whatever dish you decide to use, spray with non-stick cooking spray or brush with butter. Spread cookie dough a 1/2 inch thick in the bottom of the dish using the back of a spoon to smooth it out.
Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes or longer depending on what size of dish you used. Keep an eye on it, checking every few minutes after the initial 10 if it needs to bake longer. The cookie should be a light golden brown when done.
While the baked cookie is still hot, add the ice cream (amount of scoops will vary depending on the size of the dish). Next add your hot fudge or syrup. Then add the whipped cream and nuts. And last but not least, the cherry! And now you have a "Cookie Monster"!
Serve immediately.
Cookie Monster variations:
Peanut Butter Cookie base, vanilla ice cream, peanut butter and marshmallow syrup, whipped cream and peanuts.
Double chocolate cookie base, mint ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and crushed up Andes Mints.
Chocolate chip cookie base, 1 scoop each of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, strawberry and chocolate syrup, whipped cream, nuts and sliced bananas.
The possibilities with this dessert are endless. Put all of your favorites together- make it your own.
Hope you enjoy,
Happy Baking!
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