OREO ICE CREAM DESSERT

1 Pack (18)oz. Oreo Cookies, crushed and divided
1/4 Cup Butter, melted may need a little more
1/2 Gallon Vanilla Ice Cream, softened but not melted
1 Jar (16)oz. Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping, warmed
1 Carton(8)oz. Cool Whip
1 Bag Coconut

Nuts of your choice for the top
1 Jar of Maraschino Cherries, cut in half do not use juice

In a bowl combine 3 1/4 cups cookie crumbs and butter. Press into a 13 x 9 glass pan. Spread with ice cream. Cover and freeze until set. Drizzle fudge topping over ice cream. Cover and freeze until set. Spread with cool whip and the remaining cookie crumbs. Add the coconut. Add the nuts. Add the cherries. Cover and freeze for two hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer  10 minutes before serving.