Keebler Cookie Salad

Last week we attended a funeral in Idaho for my sweet sister-in-law, Vickie.  In the tradition of Mormon funerals, the family and friends are treated a nice meal after the services.  Ham is ever present, lots of hot and bubbly funeral potatoes (potatoes with sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese with a cornflake topping), salad, rolls and yummy desserts.  I had a salad that I have never had before but was told is was an old-time  recipe.  It is called Keebler Cookie salad.  It makes a ton so for a smaller  gathering, cut in half.  I also love maraschino cherries so added some of those in.

KEEBLER COOKIE SALAD   2 c. buttermilk 2 sm. pkgs. instant vanilla pudding 16 oz. Cool Whip 2 cans mandarin oranges, drained 1/2 c. chunk pineapple, drained may also be added 1/2 pkg. crushed fudge stripe cookies Mix all together and sprinkle 2 or 3 crushed cookies on top.