Lime Jello Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) pkg. lime Jell-O
2 c. boiling water
2 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1 small container Cool Whip
8 Oreo cookies, finely crushed

Preparation

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
Add cold water and extract; chill for about 1 1/2 hours, until slightly thickened. Measure 1 3/4 cups gelatin into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan; chill for about 5 minutes.
Blend Cool Whip into remaining gelatin. Carefully spoon 1/3 of the creamy mixture into the pan.
Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cookie crumbs.
Repeat these 2 layers; spoon the remaining creamy mixture on top.
Chill until firm.
Serve.