1 lb. Oreo cookies, crushed
1 2/3 sticks butter, melted
1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream
1 pt. hot fudge sauce (cold) or any ice cream topping
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Mix crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Cut ice cream into 6 slices and place on top of Oreos. Cover with fudge sauce and then cool. Spread Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle with nuts. Freeze until ready to serve.