Crispy Ice Cream Bars

9 squares

1 cup crispy rice cereal
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened


In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the ice cream; mix well. Spoon half the mixture into an 8 inch square baking dish pressing down firmly over the bottom of the pan. Spread ice cream over the top; top with the remaining cereal mixture, pressing down firmly. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm. Cut into squares and serve; cover and keep any remaining squares frozen.

***I am not a coconut person - so I make these and omit the coconut.