1Vanilla Beanhalved and scraped or 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or Paste
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
1/2cupButtermelted
1/2cupBrown Sugar
1/4cupSugar
1TablespoonMilk
1teaspoonVanilla
1cup+ 2 Tablespoons Flour
1/2teaspoonSalt
1 1/4cupsChocolate Chunks or Chips(divided)
Instructions
Quick and Easy Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Combine cream, half-n-half, and sugar in medium saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring often. Cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla bean, vanilla bean paste, or pure vanilla extract to taste.
Let chill for 30 minutes before placing in ice cream maker.
When the ice cream base has cooled, pour into ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacture's instructions.
When finished churning, transfer to airtight container. Allow ice cream to harden in freezer for at least 1-4 hours.
To make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
In medium bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes. Add milk and vanilla and stir.
Stir in flour, salt, and 3/4 cup of chocolate chunks, reserving 1/2 cup for the ice cream.
Wrap dough tightly in Saran Wrap and place in refrigerator to chill.
When ice cream is complete, crumble cookie dough into ice cream, and the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chunks and stir.