1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 devils food cake mix
1 half gallon ice cream

Beat egg, shortening, butter, vanilla and half of cake mix until smooth. Stir in remaining mix. Divide into 4 parts. Roll each part into a rectangle 10 x 6 inches on a slightly floured surface. Cut into rectangles 3 x 2 1/2 inches each. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges look set. Prick surfaces with fork. Cool; remove from baking sheet. Cut ice cream into rectangles about 3/4 inch thick. Place each ice cream rectangle between two cooled cookies. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap. Freeze at least 24 hours. Makes 16 sandwiches. Should not be stored more than a week, cookies will become soft.