Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients:

Granulated sugar - 1/2 c.
packed brown sugar - 1/2 c.
peanut butter - 1/2 c.
shortening - 1/4 c.
Butter - 1/4 c.
Egg - 1
Flour - 1 1/4 c.
Baking soda - 3/4 tsp.
Baking powder - 1/2 tsp.
salt to taste

Method:

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
mix all ingredients.
Shape into 1 1/4 inch balls.
Place 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Flatten in crisscross with a floured fork.
Bake until light brown.
Remove cookies from cookie sheet and cool.
For each sandwich, place a big tablespoon of your favorite ice cream
between two cookies and press gently.
Freeze until firm on a cookie sheet.
Melt 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons shortening.
Stir occasionally.
Let stand 2 minutes and then dip half of each sandwich into chocolate.
Place back in pan and freeze until firm.
Store sealed in plastic wrap.