Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

2 C. crushed pretzels

3 T. sugar

3/4 C. butter melted

8 oz. cream cheese

1/2 C. confectionary sugar

1 (12 oz) package frozen whipped topping

2 C. miniature marshmallows

1 (6 oz.) package strawberry gelatin

2 1/2 C. boiling water

1 10 oz. package frozen strawberries

Mix first 3 ingredients in a 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Cool.

Cream softened cream cheese and add confectionary sugar. Fold topping mixture into cream cheese. Add the marshmallows. Spread over baked crust.

Dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in strawberries. Chill until slightly thickened. Spread over cheese layer and chill.

Variation: Use lime gelatin and pineapple pie filling.