Frozen Mud Pie

[Tara]

1 1/2 C. crushed Oreos (about 15)
1 1/2 tsp. sugar-optional
1/4 C. butter, melted
2 pints chocolate chip or coffee ice cream, softened
1/4 C. chocolate syrup, divided
additional Oreos

In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar, if desired. Stir in butter. Press on the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9 inch pie pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Spoon 1 pint ice cream into crust. Drizzle with half the syrup, swirl with a knife. Carefully top with remaining ice cream. Drizzle with remaining syrup, swirl with a knife. Cover and freeze till firm.

Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.

Garnish with whole cookies if desired.

Serves 8