Name: Circus Peanut Gelatin
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 47 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

Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus peanut Jell-O recipe, I knew just where to buy them. Kids love the cool fruity taste, and older folks enjoy the trip down memory lane. —Ruthanne Mengel, De Motte, Indiana

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Circus Peanut Gelatin

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Yield:15 servings

Prep:10 min

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Ingredients

47 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

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Directions

Cut 32 candies into small pieces; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup 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.

Fold in whipped topping. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 15 squares; top each square with a remaining circus peanut.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 186 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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