Mud Pie

Mud Pie Crust 24 Oreo cookies 1/4 cup butter, melted Pie 1/2 gallon ice cream (chocolate or coffee) 1/3 cup chocolate sauce 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 Tbsp powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 4 Oreo cookies, crushed (optional) For crust, preheat oven to 350°. Finely crush Oreo cookies in a food processor. Add the melted butter and mix till well combined. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9" pie pan. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely, then place in the freezer Scoop ice cream into a cake pan or bowl, chop and stir till smooth. Spread into the crumb crust. Cover and freeze for several hours. When ready to serve, beat whipping cream in a small bowl till soft peaks form. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Drizzle pie with chocolate sauce, then top with whipped cream and additional cookie crumbs if desired.