Circus Peanut Gelatin

Name: Circus Peanut Gelatin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
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)

A nostalgic circus peanut gelatin dessert with a cool, fruity flavor.

4h 15m

Easy

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Ingredients

circus peanut candies (divided) 44

boiling water (divided) 1 cup

orange gelatin 2 packages (3 ounces each)

crushed pineapple (undrained) 2 cans (8 ounces each)

frozen whipped topping (thawed) 1 carton (8 ounces)

Instructions

Prepare candy mixture

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 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute longer. Stir until smooth.

Combine gelatin

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in remaining boiling water. Stir in candy mixture and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set. Fold in whipped topping.

Chill and serve

Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares; top each square with a circus peanut.