Pumpkin Patch Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Place sherbet in bowl; stir until smooth.
2. 2
   Stir in 1/2 of the cool whip until well blended (see note).
3. 3
   Spoon into crust.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with chopped oreo cookies, pressing firmly into shebet.
5. 5
   Cover with reamining cool whip.
6. 6
   Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
7. 7
   Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.
8. 8
   Garnish with finely chopped oreo cookies and candy pumpkins, if desired.
9. 9
   (6 pumpkin designs facing from center out, oreo cookie crumbs making these designs, eyes, nose an orange triangle, mouth formed into a smile.)
10. 10
    Note: for more intense orange color, stir in a few drops each of red and yellow food coloring.