FROZEN MUD PIE

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Here's one of those "looks like you fussed" desserts that is so easy it's become a standard for me. I love the mocha version, but pure chocolate lovers may prefer using chocolate chip ice cream. The cookie crust is a snap to make. -Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, optional
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 cups chocolate chip or coffee ice cream, softened
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Additional Oreo cookies, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar if desired. Stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Spoon 2 cups ice cream into crust. Drizzle with half of the chocolate syrup; swirl with a knife. Gently top with remaining ice cream. Drizzle with remaining syrup; swirl with a knife. Freeze until firm. , Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. If desired, top with whole cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.