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Healthy Blackberry Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches

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A healthy version of the classic dessert, combining sweet blackberries, soothing lavender, and creamy vanilla ice cream between buttery cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1–2 tablespoons dried lavender
  • 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried lavender
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Add the blackberries, honey, lemon juice, and lavender to a medium-size pot set over high heat. Bring to a boil. Use a potato masher to mash the berries. Cook until the jam has reduced and thickened by one-third. Let cool.
  2. Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper. Combine the ice cream and blackberry jam until swirled. Spread in an even layer, cover, and freeze for at least 120 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cream butter, honey, and vanilla together until smooth. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; beat until combined. Mix in the white chocolate and add water until the dough forms a ball.
  4. Divide the dough and roll out between wax paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut 24 squares and transfer them to a baking sheet.
  5. Mix dried lavender with granulated sugar, sprinkle over cookies, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
  6. Cut the slab of ice cream into 12 squares, sandwich between cookies, and freeze. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks. Optionally, serve with fresh fruit or nuts for a well-rounded dessert.

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