Chewy Chocolate Cherry Squares

• 1-1/2 cups crushed OREO Cookies (about 18 cookies), divided
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
• 2/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

1. Mix 1 cup of the crushed cookies and the butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch square pan.
2. Set remaining crushed cookies aside for later use.
3. Stir boiling water into dry gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
4. Add cherries and corn syrup; stir until well blended.
5. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
6. Pour over crust.
7. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
8. Spread with whipped topping just before serving; sprinkle with the remaining crushed cookies.
9. Cut into 16 squares to serve.
10. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

oreo cookies, butter, boiling water, gelatin, maraschino cherries, light corn syrup

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chewy-chocolate-cherry-squares-56670.aspx (may not work)