Mandarin Orange Jell-O Salad

This yummy Jell-O salad is reminiscent of a childhood favorite ice cream bar. It has the creamy vanilla and orange flavors that blend so well into a refreshing dinner side dish.

1 pkg (6 serving size) Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding
1 pkg (6 serving size) Orange Jell-o
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
Ice Cubes
16 oz Cool Whip Thawed
1-2 cans mandarin oranges, drained, and rinsed in cool water
1/2 bag miniature marshmallows (optional)

Combine pudding and gelatin together in a metal bowl. Add boiling water and stir 2 min. till completely dissolved. Combine cold water and ice cubes to make 1 cup. Add to dissolved mixture until all ice melts.
Refrigerate until slightly thickened
Gently stir in Cool Whip with wire whisk until smooth
Refrigerate 20-30 min or until mixture is thick and will mound
Spoon mixture into serving bowl and stir in oranges and marshmallows'. Refrigerate 4 hours then serve.