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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Sundae

Ok, moms. Is your life as flat-out bananas as mine is? With 3 boys under 10, two of whom are doing baseball and one who will be starting soccer soon, plus school activities, doctor’s appointments and play dates, some days I feel fortunate if I’m able to squeeze in a shower for myself. 
 

Get a little "you time" with an ice cream sundae made with vanilla ice cream, homemade dulce de leche and Pepperidge Farm Dulce de Leche Milano Cookies.

So every so often, although not as often as I would like, I decide to have a little “me time.” It’s usually an evening when my husband is out of town and the kids are already in bed. I snuggle up on the couch with the dog, grab a good book and some ice cream and just enjoy the silence. {All the while praying it’s not going to be broken by this conversation, which has word-for-word actually happened in my house: Mason: “Mooooooommmm!!” Me: “Mason, go to sleep.” Mason: “But I have to tell you something!” Me: “Mason, be quiet and GO TO SLEEP!” Mason: “But I really have to tell you something!” Me: “WHAT?!?” Mason: “I can’t go to sleep.”} If I’m really going to spoil myself, I’ll make me a fancy little ice cream sundae with some Pepperidge Farm® Milano® Cookies.

Get a little "you time" with an ice cream sundae made with vanilla ice cream, homemade dulce de leche and Pepperidge Farm Dulce de Leche Milano Cookies.

This little concoction is so darn good, it’s ridiculous. Sweet and creamy vanilla bean ice cream, homemade dulce de leche sauce and Dulce de Leche Milano cookies. It’s like a portal into a whole other state of mind. 

Get a little "you time" with an ice cream sundae made with vanilla ice cream, homemade dulce de leche and Pepperidge Farm Dulce de Leche Milano Cookies.

Now, I would happily just sit and house an entire bag of Milano cookies on their own. They are so delicious, and I love how many flavors there are {Dulce de Leche, Mint Chocolate and Milk Chocolate are my favorites, but I just saw Lemon Milano cookies the other day — they are insanely good, and I am currently figuring out a recipe for those as well. Stay tuned.} But if you’re going for some “you time,” you might as well go whole hog, right? And if you’re going with some Dulce de Leche Milano cookies, you might as well go nuts and make yourself some dulce de leche to go right along with them.

Get a little "you time" with an ice cream sundae made with vanilla ice cream, homemade dulce de leche and Pepperidge Farm Dulce de Leche Milano Cookies.

I could not believe how easy it was to make dulce de leche. Although I guess, if we’re being technical here, this is totally the cheater’s way to make dulce de leche. Apparently the traditional version involves literally like 9 or 10 hours of simmering, with you having to stir every 20 minutes or so. Um, just, no. So I decided to make it in my slow cooker. With one ingredient. Seriously. All you do is pour the contents of one can of sweetened condensed milk into a canning jar and screw on the lid. Place the jar in your slow cooker, fill it with water so the water level is about an inch over the top of the jar, slap the lid on your slow cooker, set it to low, and forget about it for 8 hours. I left it overnight, and was greeted by the most beautiful golden brown dulce de leche when I woke up. {You can also make it right in the can on the stove, but I saw a couple of warnings online about people letting the water level get too low and the can actually exploded. Call me crazy, but my idea of relaxing “me time” does not involve cleaning caramel off my kitchen ceiling.}

Get a little "you time" with an ice cream sundae made with vanilla ice cream, homemade dulce de leche and Pepperidge Farm Dulce de Leche Milano Cookies.

To make the sundae, I just used a nice big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, poured on some of my ridiculous dulce de leche, and crumbled 25 a few Dulce de Leche Milano cookies right on top. Heaven, I tell you. 

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Comments

  1. Kelly D says

    I like to get me time by going on a nature walk or by enjoying a cup of coffee.

  3. Julie Wood says

    My favorite way to get me time is to make healthy smoothies, and spending time doing my yoga and meditation. It really helps me stay focused!

  5. Mami2jcn says

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  6. Mami2jcn says

    I spend “me” time early in the morning before everyone wakes up. I catch up on emails and just enjoy the silence.

  7. Elena says

    I like to read a book and enjoy a cup of coffee

  9. Lindsay says

    I love getting in the kitchen and baking something delicious for my “me” time!

  10. heather says

    Me time is a hot bubble bath and these cookies.

  11. Lisa Brown says

    i try to set aside time to read my favorite books daily.

  13. Natalie says

    I like to take a moment or two by myself by either going for a long run or drawing. I never have time to draw anymore!!

  15. Pamela Gurganus says

    My favorite way to get some “me” time is to sit out on the patio with a good book and a nice glass of wine.

  17. steve weber says

    My favorite way to get me time is close my door, pour a drink and listen to some good music.

  19. Heather B says

    My favorite way to get me time is to lock myself in my crafting room and make something new for the house or yard.

  20. latanya t says

    reading a good book

  22. OFG says

    Reading (just about anything) or writing in one of my many journals.
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  24. Leigh Anne Borders says

    I enjoy reading and enjoying a nice glass of wine

  25. Jessie C. says

    My favorite way to get some “me time” is to get up early daily.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  26. Jessie C. says

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/596166388370132992

  27. Kim D. says

    I like to spend some “me time” with a good book or a movie.

  29. Sarah Hall says

    My favorite me time is a cup of tea and good magazine.

  30. rachel says

    The baby’s naptime is my time! Although it’s usually spent frantically doing everything I can’t do when she’s awake, I still occasionally take a little break to read or work on a craft.

  31. sandra says

    I like to take a hot shower and sing at the top of my lungs

  32. Nicole says

    My ultimate way to get some “me” time is to enjoy my sun room, with my favorite cup of tea and a good book.

  34. nadya kotik says

    I love to watch my shows with ice cream or shop by myself

  35. Gina M says

    i like to sit on my patio with a cup of iced coffee.

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  37. dari says

    I like to read.

  38. Stephanie Phelps says

    When I need a little me time I make a cup of coffee and enter my giveaways and read up on the latest blog post!

  40. Lauren E. says

    My fave way to make me time is to just sit on the porch and watch the hummingbirds.

  41. Amy Tong says

    This looks so good. I can definitely have 5, mean one right now! My favorite way to get some me time is enjoy my favorite treat, any thing with dark chocolate…and a cup of tea and watch a TV show.
    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  43. BusyWorkingMama says

    I unwind with a long spin class session all by myself. It feels great to work out and refresh my body!

  44. Elle says

    I love to go out running. It helps me clear my mind and I like getting lost in the music.

  46. Anastasia Falling says

    I love to curl up with a treat, something to drink and catch up on the tv shows or movies I’ve been wanting to watch 🙂

  48. Ashley C says

    I like to do yoga 🙂

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  49. Sandy Klocinski says

    One of my favorites is my ‘lazy days’; I spend a whole day doing nothing productive. I read, listen to music, take a walk, watch old movies, take a long bubble bath, sip some wine or eat some dark chocolate…..and sometimes just daydream the day away. This is a rare treat for me.

  51. Christina Sparks says

    I like to take time out to take a hot bath and relax afterwards with hot chocolate and cookies.

  52. Margaret Smith says

    I like to relax with a good book. Thanks so much.

  54. HilLesha says

    I love taking time for myself by going hiking. It’s my favorite way of getting in touch with nature. 🙂

  55. nickie says

    Reading a good book

  56. Cynthia C says

    My “me” time comes at night when I go to bed with a few pieces of dark chocolate and binge watch my favorites on Netflix.

  57. Debbi Wellenstein says

    I like to take time for myself with a good book and a glass of wine, or a cup of hot cocoa.

  58. paige chandler says

    I take a stress relief bath with no phone, kids, or noise.

  59. Stephanie V. says

    Love something in quiet – like a facial, massage or steam. Been years but a tired, working mom can dream! tvollowitz at aol dot com

  60. Ashley C says

    I love to have me time by doing some at home spa treatments or taking a nice run on a pretty day

  61. Barbara M says

    I enjoy playing games on my iPad mini after the kids go to bed.
    And I also enjoy an iced coffee!
    thank you

  63. Lynn T. says

    My favorite way to get me time, is by shutting the door and putting on a marathon of movies or tv shows on Sunday afternoon

  64. mickeyfan says

    I like to sit on the front porch and watch the world go by.

  65. Denise S says

    I unwind by reading in bed in the evenings.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

  66. Brittney House says

    I love to lay around watching movies or TV with my favorite snack.

  67. debbie says

    I get a little me time by making a nice glass of iced tea, grabbing a good book, and maybe a cookie!

  69. sarah hirsch says

    I like to unwind by watching a little brainless television

  70. Kathleen says

    My favorite way to get me time is with a long hot shower and a cup of tea.

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  71. Rosanne says

    I like to just be by myself and get on my computer and communicate with friends

  73. maria cantu says

    I like to read a book while drinking coffee.

  74. Leela says

    A long, hot shower.

  75. Kimberly Hilbert says

    I have lots of ways to get ‘me’ time. Usually the penalty for interrupting me is to clean (room, kitchen, bathroom) that if I’m reading or something I’m left alone. Reading quietly in my room is my #1 way to get it.

  76. Venus Marie Lay says

    I spend me time reading a good book!

  77. AIMEE FREEMAN says

    I LIKE TO ZONE OUT FOR A LITTLE ME TIME AND WRITE. WRITING IS MY PASSION. I LOVE WHEN I CAN PUT THE MUSIC ON, DRINK SOME WINE AND GET LOST IN ONE OF MY STORIES.

  78. Karen Drake says

    I like to take a warm bubble bath and drink a glass of wine.

  79. Kimmy Ripley says

    My me-time is spent at the computer with a cup of coffee. 🙂

  80. Debbie B says

    i enjoy me time every afternoon when i get off work – i enjoy relaxing and watching my soaps!

  82. Tarissa says

    Sometimes I just need a good book to get lost in. 🙂
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  84. Susan Smith says

    My me time is sitting on my balcony reading a good book with a glass of wine.

  86. Amanda Sakovitz says

    I enjoy me time by running.

  88. Kathy Pease says

    I like to plant flowers in my garden

  90. ELIZABETH P says

    I like me time that I can read a book – sometimes I play hide and seek with the kids and find a few moments of peace since I’m such a good hider.

  92. joni says

    I like having a coffee on my porch swing

  94. Thomas Murphy says

    I like to wake up early and have coffee and read a book.

  97. Bert Ruiz says

    my “me time” is usually early in the mornings, I like to wake up before the rest of my family so I can read the Word

  99. Kerry says

    I like to sit in the sun with a good book!

  100. Daniel M says

    read a chapter or 2

  101. Jeffrey says

    My favorite way to get “me time” is going for a run, it clears my head and eases my mood preparing me for the most hectic of days. When I miss a run, well…everyone knows!

  103. Lisa Garner says

    I love to get me time by taking a run and listening to my favorite music.

  105. Sadie B. says

    I get some me time while out in my garden.

  107. Denise L says

    My favorite me time is staying up late and reading a good book!

  109. Ed says

    I enjoy being on the bicycle.

  110. Stephanie Larison says

    I like to relax in bed with a good book.

  112. Lisa Voyce says

    I am my dad’s caretaker and my grandbaby’s part time babysitter. I’ll have a caramel latte when they are both napping.

  113. Crystal F says

    My favorite way to get some me time is by soaking in the tub and reading for a little while. Thank you!

  114. Wanda McHenry says

    My favorite “me time” is with a cup of coffee sitting out on our patio enjoying the birds in the mornings

  116. Breanne says

    I like to take a bath.

  117. Erica B. says

    I do a crossword puzzle.

  118. rajee says

    Need to go to gym and then hot coffee make me feel lot better

  120. angie says

    As a homemaker, getting “me time” is not a struggle. I am home alone every day. LOL

  123. Ellie Wright says

    After the kids are in bed I like to relax with a hot bath, a good book, and a glass of sweet iced tea.

  125. Tabathia B says

    I like to sneak in a bubble bath,with my book or kindle and a glass of sweet tea

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  127. Laurie Emerson says

    My favorite way to get some me time is to read a book and escape into the world of romance.

  129. Michelle Washburn says

    I like a really hot bath and a great book, and maybe a little side of cheesecake and wine

  130. Jerry Marquardt says

    I take time for myself with Milano Cookies everyday and they are so relaxing.

  131. melissa Resnick says

    chocolate anything, is my favorite indulgence

  132. denise a says

    I spend “me” time having a good cup of tea and reading a good book!

  133. Kristen says

    I love to take an iced tea and sit out in my backyard.

  135. Gwyn Guinn says

    My favorite way to get some “me time”, is when I am at my Bible Study with my friends, learning about my Lord, and drinking a glass of sweet tea.

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