Strawberry Pretzel Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. crushed pretzels
1 c. and 2 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. margarine
8 oz. cream cheese
1 (8 oz.) carton whipped topping
1 large pkg. (6 oz.) strawberry gelatin
2 c. boiling water
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen strawberries, with juice
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice

Preparation

Mix pretzels and 2 tablespoons sugar.
Add melted margarine. Press into a 9 x 12-inch pan.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 7 minutes; cool. Have cream cheese and whipped topping at room temperature.
Cream them together and mix in 1 cup sugar.
Pour over cooled pretzel crust, making sure mixture goes to all edges; cool.
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
Add strawberries and pineapple; chill until thick.
Pour over cream cheese mixture.
Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.