2tsporange extract OR 2 drops orange oil-optionalbut it kicks up the orange flavor nicely
8oztub Cool Whipdivided
1can mandarin oranges
Instructions
In a bowl, mix the gelatin powder and boiling water, until the powder is dissolved.
Fill up a 1 cup measuring cup with about 1/2 cup of ice and then fill the cup up to the 1 cup mark with water. Add to the hot water/jello mix and stir until the ice has melted.
Mix in the orange extract or oil
Fold in 2/3 of the Cool Whip into the Jello mixture and mix gently until smooth.
Pour into the pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or freeze if you want to serve a frozen pie.
When ready to serve, cover with the remaining Cool Whip and garnish with mandarin oranges.