Strawberry Pretzel Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 c. crushed pretzels
1 c. nuts (optional)
3/4 c. melted margarine
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry jello
1 1/2 to 2 c. boiling water
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries, partially thawed
1 c. sugar
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 small container Cool Whip

Preparation

Combine pretzels, nuts, margarine and 3 tablespoons sugar in bowl; mix well.
Press into baking pan (13 x 9-inch).
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool.
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in bowl.
Add strawberries.
Chill until partially set.
Cream 1 cup sugar and cream cheese in mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
Blend in whipped topping.
Spread over pretzel layer. Spoon strawberry mixture over top.
Chill until set.