Mint-Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares (Our Best Bites)

Ingredients:

1 (19-23 ounce) box brownie mix
1 (1/1/2-quart) mint chocolate chip ice cream
1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
15-20 Oreo cookies crushed
1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
Green food coloring, optional
Shaved or curled chocolate or sprinkles, optional

Directions:

1. Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with foil extend at least 1 inch over edges of pan. Bake brownies according to package instructions. Cool completely and place in freezer to chill.
2. Soften ice cream either by letting it set at room temperature and stirring every 10 minutes or by heating at half power in the microwave until you can stir it easily with a spoon. It should be the consistency of frosting. Gently spread evenly over brownies. Place Pan in freezer to chill while you prepare the next step.
3. Place chocolate chips in a bowl. Heat cream in microwave until hot and bubbly. Pour cream over chocolate and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let sit 5 minutes and then whisk until smooth Whisk in the peppermint extract and let chocolate mixture cool almost to room temperature. Drizzle evenly over ice cream in pan. Sprinkle crushed cookies evenly over chocolate and lightly press in with your hand. Spread whipped topping in an even layer over all. If desired sprinkle shaved or curled chocolate or sprinkles on top.
4. Freeze at least several hours (and up to several days, covered), until firm. When ready to serve let sit at room temperature to soften. Remove entire dessert from pan by picking up foil edges. Cut into squares and serve.

Susie's Chocolate Waffle Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup margarine melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
Dash of salt

Directions:

Mix cocoa and melted margarine together. Beat sugar, eggs, flour, etc., until well blended. Stir in chocolate and margarine; mix well. Drop by teaspoon 3 inches apart on waffle iron that has been seasoned and heated to medium. Bake 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

Banana Waffle Cookies

Ingredients:

2 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. sugar
1 c mashed banana
1/2 c shortening or margarine
1 tsp maple extract (or vanilla)
2 1/4 c flour
1/2 c oatmeal
3/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder

Directions:

Cream sugar and shortening/margarine. Add eggs, banana, and maple (or vanilla). Stir in remaining dry ingredients. Drop by tablespoons on hot waffle iron. Cook 30 seconds to 1 minute. Can frost with cream cheese frosting.

Ice Cream Tacos

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush each side of six 6-in. flour tortillas with canola oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. cinnamon sugar (mix 2 Tbs. sugar and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon.) Drape each tortilla over two bars of the oven rack. (Place a baking sheet lined with foil below them to catch any oil.) Bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Remove; place crumpled foil inside to hold them open as they cool. Gently spoon 3 Tbs. dulce de leche ice cream (or any flavor you prefer) into each tortilla; top with chopped fruit or any other toppings desired. Serve immediately.