COOKIES AND CREAM PIE

COOKIES AND CREAM PIE 2 1/4 cup Oreo cookie crumbs 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 cup half & half 1 (8) oz cream cheese, softened 2 (3.5) oz boxes instant white chocolate pudding mix 15 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped 4 (1.5) oz cookies & cream candy bars, chopped 1 (8) oz whipped topping, thawed OR 2 cups sweetened fresh whipped cream Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium size mixing bowl mix together the cookie crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 10-inch pie dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Cool completely. In a medium size mixing bowl whip together the half & half,cream cheese and both boxes of pudding mix. Beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and thickened. By hand fold in the chopped cookies and candy bar. Reserve 2 Tbsp of each for garnishing. Spread evenly into the cooled crust. Top with whipped cream and garnish with reserved chopped cookies and candy bar. Chill for 4 hours or overnight before cutting. Store leftovers chilled