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Directions for making the Strawberry Ice Cream
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In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the half-and-half until steam begins to rise from the surface, 4 to 5 minutes.
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In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt until blended.
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Gradually add the hot half-and-half, whisking constantly until fully incorporated.
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Transfer the mixture to a clean saucepan and set over medium-low heat.
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Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon and leaves a clear trail when a finger is drawn through it, 8 to 10 minutes; do not allow the custard to boil.
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Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve set over a clean bowl and stir in the strawberries and vanilla.
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Nestle the bowl in a larger one filled halfway with ice and water and cool the custard to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
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Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
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Transfer the custard to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturers instructions.
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Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
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Cover and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days, before serving.
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Directions for making the Salted Peanut Cookies
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Light butter the bottom of two baking sheets and the bottom of a glass.
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(optional) Dip the glass in sugar.
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Place aside.
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Cream the butter and the brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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About 5 minutes.
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As the butter and sugar is creaming, measure and sift the flour and the baking soda together.
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Set aside.
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Mix the eggs and the vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
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Add flour and mix until just incorporated.
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Add peanuts to the cookie batter and mix well.
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Drop cookie dough by the teaspoon, two inches apart on the baking sheets.
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(Optional) Using the sugar lined bottom of the glass, press the glass gently onto of the cookies to flatten them.
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Continue sugaring the bottom of the glass when the dough sticks to the bottom.
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Place baking sheet into the oven.
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Bake cookies for 10 to 13 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown.
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Immediately transfer cookies to a metal rack to cook completely.
