Rich and Gooey Ice Cream "Cake"

This has been made for many a birthday party in my family! Very rich, kids love it. Most of the cooking time is *freezer* time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 24  Oreo cookies, crushed
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 gallon ice cream, softened (any flavor)
• 1 (16 ounce) can  chocolate syrup
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 8  ounces Cool Whip

Directions

1. Combine oreos and melted butter, press into 9 x 13 pan.
2. Freeze for 30 minutes.
3. (Take ice cream out to soften when you put this in the freezer).
4. Spread ice cream over oreo crust, freeze for 30 minutes.
5. In a medium size saucepan combine chocolate syrup, condensed milk, and butter.
6. Bring to a boil and stir continually for 3-5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, add vanilla, and allow mixture to cool.
8. Spread over ice cream layer, and freeze for 30 minutes.
9. Top with cool whip and garnish with more oreo cookie crumbs.
10. Freeze for 12-24 hours before serving.