Chocolate Chip Cookie & Ice Cream Cake

** Recipe from The Gunny Sack **

* 1 tsp. water

* 1 tsp. baking soda

* 1 c. shortening

* 3/4 c. granulated sugar

* 3/4 c. packed brown sugar

* 1 tsp. vanilla

* 2 eggs

* 2 1/4 c. flour

* 1 tsp. salt

* 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350.  Mix 1 tsp. baking soda with 1 tsp. water and set aside.  Cream together shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar.  Add vanilla, eggs and baking soda/water mix.  Gradually beat in flour & salt. Mix in chocolate chips.  Divide the mixture between 3 greased 9" cake pans (or a 9x13 inch pan for bars) and spread out.  Bake for 15 min. (20-25 minutes for 9x13) until golden brown.  Allow cookies to cool completely.  Flip pans over and smack the bottom to release the cookie.  Put it on a platter and spread slightly softened vanilla ice cream over it.  Working quickly, do the same with the middle layer.  Top with remaining chocolate chip cookie and a scoop of ice cream.  Drizzle with chocolate, letting some drip down the sides.  Promptly put the cake into the freezer until ready to serve.