Chocolate Ice Cream Divine

Devin requested this dessert a while back. I confirmed the recipe with his Mom and made it for the first time last week. (Although I must admit I've enjoyed this dessert at my in-laws before - so good!). The thing I like about it was that you can make it ahead and keep it in the freezer, so it makes a great dessert for company, because you can work ahead.
- Two cups crushed chocolate wafers (I used oreo crumbs)
- 1/2 cup margargine, melted
- 2 L vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 1/2 cups evaported milk
- 1 1/2 cups peanuts (I used chopped peanuts)

Combine crushed wafers and 1/2 cup melted margarine. Press evenly into a 9 x 13 pan; chill. Spread ice cream evenly over base; sprinkle with peanuts, pressing in gently. Freeze. Combine chipits, sugar, 1/2 cup margarine and evaporated milk in saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool. Spread over ice cream. Store in freezer. Divine!!
* Although the recipe doesn't call for chocolate sauce over top, it makes a big difference in flavor. Try it!