Oreo Ice Cream Cake

I have made this cake for my birthday for the past two years in a row. It is really good. In fact, I just had it Saturday while celebrating my 19th birthday! As far as I know, this recipe was first given to my grandmother(Amma) from her former neighbor, Mrs. Miller, then Amma gave it to my mother.

1 - 16oz. package oreo cookies (the double stuffed are the best)

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 – 16oz. can fudge or caramel topping (caramel is my favorite)

1 – 8oz. container cool whip

1 cup chopped nuts(optional)

Crush cookies into crumbs. Mix with melted butter(I do that right in the pan). Press crumbs/butter mixture into the bottom of a 9×13″ pan. Slice ice cream and lay an even layer over crumbs. Sprinkle on nuts if desired. Spread fudge or caramel sauce over nuts (if used). Freeze for at least one hour. Spread on layer of cool whip. Freeze. Cut into squares to serve. Enjoy!