An indulgent dessert on Valentine’s Day is not something to be avoided due to fears of loading up on fat and calories. This Chocolate Walnut Lace Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich not only keeps the unwanted fat and calories lower but also includes healthy fats and high fiber oats.
Preparation time, start to finish: 45 minutes (30 minutes active). Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 1 pint low-fat strawberry or chocolate ice cream
Directions
Heat the oven to 325 degrees.
Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat it with cooking spray or brush it with oil.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and butter.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is melted and bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
Add the oats, walnuts, cocoa, baking powder and vanilla, then stir to combine. Set aside.
In a small bowl, use a fork to beat the egg white until it is slightly frothy. Stir 1 tablespoon of the beaten white into the cookie batter; discard the remaining egg white or reserve for another use.
Drop half-tablespoonfuls of the batter about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to make 12 cookies. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies look dry and are just beginning to color on top.
Slide the sheet of foil and cookies off the baking sheet and onto a flat surface. Let the cookies cool completely. Peel the cookies off the foil.
To assemble the sandwiches, set a cookie in the center of a dessert plate. Top with 1/4cup of the ice cream. Set a second cookie on top of the ice cream, then top that with another 1/4cup of ice cream. Set a third cookie on top.
As you assemble the sandwiches, place them in the freezer until ready to serve.
Per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 232 calories; 82 calories from fat; 9 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 16 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 2 g fiber; 150 mg sodium.
