Any recipe is only a starting point. Just as any self-respecting Thin Mints fan would not be ashamed to crush a few of their favorite Girl Scouts cookies over ice cream and call it "dessert, " this chocolate bomb of a recipe has possibilities that extend beyond the cookie jar.

As cookies go, this one is certainly substantial enough to do double duty as a dessert building block. So treat it like a brownie: Serve it in a small bowl, topped with ice cream. Dial up the sweetness factor with a drizzle of fudge or caramel sauce. Or go the lighter, more colorful berry sorbet route. My favorite? Calling upon fresh berries, whipped cream and a sprig of mint.