Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups crushed pretzels
• 0.75 cups butter , melted
• 4.5 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 packages cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 container frozen whipped topping , 8 ounce
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 package strawberry flavored Jell-O , 6 ounce
• 1 package frozen strawberries , 16 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather ingredients, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix together pretzels, melted butter, and 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.

3. 3

   Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth.

5. 5

   Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir together boiling water and gelatin mix in a second large bowl. Mix in frozen strawberries; stir until thawed.

7. 7

   Pour over cream cheese mixture in the dish. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.

8. 8

   Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour. Slice and enjoy!