Homemade Fudgy Ice Cream Sandwiches

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. In 4-quart saucepan, combine butter, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk,and salt. Cook on medium-low 5 to 6 minutes, or until melted, stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until combined. With 1 1/2 inch wide cookie scoop, scoop dough onto cookie sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until tops are dry, but still soft when pressed. Cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Transfer cookies from sheets to racks; cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter if necessary. Sandwich 1 small scoop ice cream between 2 cookies. Freeze until ready to serve. Makes 12 ice cream sandwiches.