Caramel Topped Ice Cream Dessert

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Salty pretzels and cashews top this ice cream dessert.

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Steps

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Combine all crust ingredients in medium bowl.

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Mix well.

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Press onto bottom of ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.

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Freezer 10 minutes.

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Spread ice cream over crust.

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Cover.

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Freeze until set.

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Meanwhile , combine all fudge layer ingredients in 2 quart saucepan.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until mixture comes to a boil.

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Reduce heat to medium-low.

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Cook , stirring occasionally , 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in vanilla.

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Cool completely.

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Pour cooled chocolate mixture over frozen ice cream.

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Freeze until set.

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Meanwhile , combine pretzel sticks and cashews in small bowl.

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Set aside.

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Before serving , let dessert stand at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes.

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Cut into servings.

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Top each serving with about 1 tablespoon pretzel mixture.

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Drizzle each with about 1 tablespoon caramel topping.

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Ingredients

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sugar cookies, cashews, butter, vanilla ice cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, powdered sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, pretzel stick, caramel ice cream topping