Cookie Jello

This is a fun one for pot lucks and picnics. Was always a kid favorite growing up.

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 6  ounces lime Jell-O gelatin
• 2  cups boiling water
• 2  cups cold water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  peppermint extract
• 4 1⁄2 ounces Cool Whip
• 8  Oreo cookies, finely crushed

Directions

1. Dissolve jello in boiling water.
2. Add cold water and peppermint.
3. Chill for 1 ½ hours until slightly thickened.
4. Measure 1 ¾ cup gelatin and pour into a 9x5 loaf pan. Chill about 5 minute.
5. Blend cool whip into remaining gelatin. Carefully spoon 1/3 of the creamy mixture into the pan. Sprinkle w/ 1/3 of the cookie crumbs.
6. Repeat twice.
7. Chill until firm.