Circus Peanut Gelatin

Name: Circus Peanut Gelatin
Ingredients: 44 circus peanut candies, divided; 1 cup boiling water, divided; 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin; 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

44 circus peanut candies, divided
1 cup boiling water, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

1

Cut 32 candies into small pieces; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup of boiling water. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer. Stir until smooth. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in remaining boiling water. Stir in candy mixture and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set.
2

Fold in whipped topping. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares; top each square with a circus peanut.