Frozen Mud Pie

Attention chocolate lovers! Get ready for a treat without the fuss!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 15)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 pints chocolate chip or coffee ice cream, softened
1/4 cup chocolate syrup - divided use
Sweetened whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom and sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. 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.
3. Remove from the freezer 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with dollops of sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.