Mud Pie 2

18 Oreo cookies, crushed

1/2 C. margarine or butter, divided (1 stick)
 
2 quarts ice cream, softened

2/3 C. granulated sugar

2/3 C. unsweetened cocoa

2/3 C. evaporated milk (small can)

1 t. vanilla extract

2 C. frozen dessert topping, thawed

Chopped nuts (optional)

Crush cookies. Melt 1/4 cup margarine or butter and combine with cookie crumbs; spread in a 10-inch pie pan (could use 9- x13-inch pan) using back of spoon around sides. Bake at 350°F. for 8 minutes. Cool completely.

Spread softened ice cream over crust. Freeze for at least an hour, even longer.

Fudge sauce: Melt 1/4 cup margarine in a saucepan; add sugar and cocoa, stirring well. Add evaporate milk slowly, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add vanilla; cool.

When cold, spread over ice cream layer. Return to freezer. Before serving, spread with topping. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over topping.