Circus peanut gelatin

(like creamcycle salad recipe above) (made with the candy circus peanuts - the marshmallow ones) 44 circus peanut candies, divides 1 c. boiling water, water 2 pkg. (3 oz. ea) orange gelatin 2 cans (8 oz. ea) crushed pineapple, undrained 1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Cut 32 candies into small pieces: place in a microwave safe bowl. Add 1/4 c. boiling water. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds: stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer. Stir until smooth. In a large bowl, disolve gelatin in remaining boiling water. Stir in the candy mixture and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set.
Fold in whipped topping. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish coated with cooking spray. refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares: top each square with a circus peanut.