- Dissolve gelatin in the boiling water.
- Add cold water and peppermint extract; chill until slightly thickened.
- Pour 1 3/4 cups of the gelatin into a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; chill for 15 minutes.
- Put cookies, 2 or 3 at a time, into electric blender; cover and blend until coarse crumbs are formed.
- Fold whipped topping into the remaining gelatin.
- Carefully spoon one-third of the gelatin mixture into the pan.
- Sprinkle with half of the cookie crumbs.
- Repeat, then spoon remaining gelatin mixture on top.
- Chill until firm.
- Unmold and garnish with whipped topping, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
170 calories, 4.5 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 24 g sugar, 3 g protein