Frozen Mud Pie

by Sarah H.
from Virtuous Daughters, June 2001~Volume 1, Number 3

​If you like Oreo’s and ice cream, this pie is for you.  Sure to be a family favorite. 
This dessert is quick in regards to prep. time, but it does require several hours of freezing.

• 1 ½ c. crushed Oreo’s (about 15)
• 1 ½ tsp. sugar - optional
• ¼ c. butter, melted
• 2 pt. chocolate chip ice cream OR coffee ice cream, softened
• ¼ c. chocolate syrup, divided
• additional Oreo’s, optional

In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar if desired.  Stir in butter.  Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9- inch pie plate.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Spoon 1 pint of ice cream into crust.  Drizzle with half of the chocolate syrup; swirl with a knife.  Carefully top with remaining ice cream.  Drizzle with remaining syrup; swirl with a knife.  Cover and freeze until firm (4-6 hrs. or more)  Remove from freezer 10- 15 minutes before serving.  Garnish with whole cookies.  Yield: 8 servings