Oreo Ice Cream Dessert

I'm weird with Oreos.  I don't really like them on their own or in truffles, etc.  But combine them with ice cream and suddenly -- nirvana.  This is one of those recipes.

Oreo Ice Cream Dessert
26 Oreo cookies, crushed
1/3 c. butter, melted
1/2 gallon ice cream, softened
1 15 oz. can fudge topping
1 8 oz. container whipped topping

Mix crushed cookies and melted butter together.  Press in the bottom of 9x13" pan.  Freeze.  Spread ice cream on top of crust.  Freeze again.  Spread fudge topping on top of ice cream.  Freeze.  Spread whipped topping on top of fudge.  Garnish with a couple of crushed cookies.  Freeze.
**Can be done with fudge ripple, mint chocolate chip, cookies & cream, vanilla, or any other ice cream.

Frosted Strawberry Squares

This is one of the foods I really fondly remember eating as a child.  My mom always made wonderful food.

Frosted Strawberry Squares (from my mom, Wendy)
Crust:
1 c. flour
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix flour & sugar and cut in butter.  Add nuts.  Put on a cookie sheet and bake about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Cool, then press 2/3 of the mixture on the bottom of a 9x13" pan.

2 c. sliced strawberries
1 c. sugar
2 egg whites, beaten stiff
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Mix together, then fold in
1 c. whipped cream

Spoon strawberry mixture into pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 crumb mixture.  Freeze for 2-3 hours, till firm.  Serve immediately after removing from freezer.