Snappy frozen pumpkin dessert

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
32Ginger snaps cookies (abt 2 \" in diameter)
1cupCanned pumpkin
½cupBrown sugar; firmly packed
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonGinger
¼teaspoonNutmeg
1quartVanilla ice cream; softened
½cupPecans

Directions

Place ½ of cookies in bottom of 9x9x2 in pan. Mix ingredients, except ice cream and nuts. Add to ice cream, mixing thoroughly. Pour ½ mixture over cookies and cover with ice cream mixture. Sprinkle with pecans. Cover pan with waxed paper or foil and freeze until firm. Cut into about 3x2 in servings, top with whipped cream and a large pecan. Serves 12. Add and orange slice or canned pumpkin to top for garnish.

Recipe by: Sarah Elizabeth Barton Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by LVFG53A@... (MRS IRA M DENNIS) on Jul 23, 1997