Congealed Ambrosia Salad

1 8oz carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla 1 11oz can mandarin oranges, drained
1 20oz can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 6oz package orange flavored gelatin
½ cup chopped Pecans
½ cup flaked coconut

Mix together topping and vanilla. Fold in cottage cheese, oranges and pineapple. Sprinkle dry gelatin over mixture; stir well. Spoon into 13x9x2 dish. Combine Pecans and coconut, sprinkle over salad. Chill at least 6 hours.