Ice cream sundae brownies

I first saw this recipe when my friend Lauren told me about it. I then caught it on Picky Palate (she's the creator!) and her pictures definitely made me have to make it.

So, I made it today, since I had some time alone with my 3 year old and needed something to entertain him (ahem, US). We baked brownies. YUM!

I was somewhat surprised that these didn't have any of the flavor of the ice cream I chose (Blue Bunny's Birthday Party). Don't get me wrong; these were great! I wonder, though, how they would taste with a different flavor of ice cream--black cherry, peanut butter, etc. I don't really like mint chocolate chip ice cream, but I wonder how that would taste here?

Ice Cream Sundae Brownies

1 box Brownie Mix

2 eggs

1/2 Cup canola or vegetable oil

Heaping 1/2 Cup of your favorite Ice Cream (I used Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food)

1 1/2 Cups chocolate chips

1/4 Cup hot fudge topping (chilled)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl mix the brownie mix, 2 eggs and oil until combined…and thick. I did NOT add the water. Scoop in ice cream, chocolate chips and hot fudge; mix until combined. Pour into a foil lined 9×13 inch baking dish that’s been GENEROUSLY sprayed with cooking spray. More is better here Bake for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick comes clean from center.

2. Let cool completely. Remove foil from baking dish, cut into squares and serve.

12 brownies