Our favorite summertime treat! We’ve got a couple delicious recipes and some fun confessions about all things ICE CREAM!

“I dare you to NOT want ice cream after you read this. I double dog dare you to NOT go out and eat ice cream after you read this. Ha Ha. I want a big bowl of ice cream right now!” – Melissa Spelts

Brownie Belgium Waffles A La Mode

BY ANN PARK, PICTURE BY KATIE PARK

These chocolaty waffles were rich and decadent. My family enjoyed them, but everyone agreed that they are closer to a dessert than a breakfast! And you have to have the ice cream with them, for sure! This recipe was found at www.aspicyperspective.com.

1 1⁄2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sea salt
10 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 c. mini chocolate chips
optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce,
powdered sugar

Preheat a Belgian waffle maker. In a large bowl mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Melt the butter and set aside to cool a little. Beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and water in a small bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the dry mixture, then quickly mix in the melted butter. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour one-third of the batter into the waffle iron, close and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Lift the lid to check the waffle. It should be fully formed, but soft to the touch. Carefully turn the waffle iron to flip the waffle out. The moment it starts cooling, it will crisp up. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Click the links below for Ice Cream Confessions and Leatherby’s Copy-Cat Banana Split!

Ice Cream Confessions

We Love Ice Cream: Leatherby’s Copy-Cat Banana Split