Perry’s Ice Cream
I cannot tell you how many requests I receive weekly asking me if I would be interested in writing about their products. When I received an e-mail from Perry’s Ice Cream I almost didn’t take notice – until I saw their package. I immediately recognized that package but didn’t know why it looked so familiar. Then when I was reading about their company and realized that Perry’s was the ice cream I grew up with in Western New York; I immediately sent them a response. They were generous to send me a few coupons to try their ice cream again. I grew up with Perry’s – that was the ice cream that my mom always served and I distinctly remember their wonderful flavors. Now here is a real throwback – I remember my piano teacher always having an annual party at her house and each of her students would play a piece, then she always served ice cream and cookies. You figured it out – it was one of Perry’s signature flavors Parkerhouse, one of their original flavors that they have just brought out again as a retro flavor. The best part now is I can purchase Perry’s at my local Wegman’s and along the East coast. Out came Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe and this combination made terrific ice cream sandwiches. The perfect make ahead dessert you can bake and prepare now and have ready for the next time your entertain. A match made in heaven! Absolutely divine! 
Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
My mom made the best cookies! Here is her secret, to get chewy delicious cookies, she always used butter and shortening I think that combination is the key. In her chocolate chip cookies, she also used a combination of light and dark brown sugar. I think these are the best cookies, especially warm out of the oven. I can’t believe I have waited this long to share this recipe, this one is a must try.
Make Now/Bake Later Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Mix flour, baking soda and salt together. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, shortening and sugars. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix until all of the dry ingredients are well incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop batter by 1/4 cup scoops on a parchment lined baking sheet (I use a cookie scoop), lightly flatten each cookie with the back of a spatula, freeze dough for 1 hour. Remove from freezer and place dough balls in a zip top freezer bag and return to the freezer.
When you are ready to bake the cookies. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Place the amount of cookies you want to bake on a parchment lined baking sheet and let thaw on the baking sheet for 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, Time to enjoy delicious warm chocolate chip cookies.