- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
- In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. 
- In large bowl, beat brown sugar, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger until creamy. 
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg addition. 
- Gradually beat in flour mixture. 
- Stir in chocolate chips. 
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheets. 
- Bake about 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. 
- Cool completely on wire racks. 
- When completely cool, place a scoop of ice cream in between 2 cookies. Press together to make an ice cream sandwich. 
- Serve immediately