Ultimate Dessert Taco

Directions

Scoop out 6 medium scoops of ice cream

Place on a waxed paper lined sheet

Cover with saran wrap

Freeze for 2 hours

In a small bowl, toss together cookie crumbs and cornflakes

Roll the ice cream scoops in the crumb mixture

Freeze for 30 minutes

In a bowl, beat eggs and 2 tbsp sugar

Dip ice cream scoops in egg, then roll in crumb mixture

Repeat, coating completely

Freeze for an additional 1 hour

Brush tortillas with melted butter

In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and 3 tbsp of sugar

Sprinkle tortillas with cinnamon sugar

In a toaster oven or oven, place tortillas on racks

Slip ends of tortillas through rungs that are 2 inches apart, so that the ends are hanging down

Bake or toast tortillas until crispy at 400 degrees F, about 3-5 minutes

Remove tortilla shells from oven, set aside

In a small bowl, add chocolate chips and shortening

Microwave chocolate until melted, about 1 minute

Stir chocolate and shortening to combine until smooth

Dip shells in chocolate, set aside

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or fryer to 400 degrees F

One at a time, lower scoops into oil and fry until crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute

Fill tortilla shells with fried ice cream

Drizzle with chocolate sauce and whipped cream if desired (though highly recommended)

Enjoy!