Orange Jello with Topping

We've been making this easy side dish to go with our Thanksgiving dinner for as long as I can remember. When my kids were small, my friend Jeanee made it for us and we've been making it ever since. When Jeanee makes it, she stirs canned mandarins into the Jello before it sets. We leave the mandarins out, but it's a great addition, if you so desire. 

For a 9x13 pan, make 2 large boxes orange Jello (6 oz. each) according to package directions and refrigerate until set. (Use two 3 oz. or one 6 oz. box Jello for an 8x8 pan.) Make one small box vanilla pudding according to package directions. Combine with 8 oz. cool whip. Spread over set Jello. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon. (Any leftover topping tastes great on individual slices of pumpkin pie!)