Pretzel Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. crushed pretzels
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. oleo
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen whipped topping
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry gelatin
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries (undrained)
1 c. crushed pineapple, drained

Preparation

Melt oleo in microwave at 100% power for 30 to 40 seconds and combine with pretzels.
Place in a 9 x 13-inch pan and microwave, uncovered, at 70% to 80% power for 2 to 4 minutes.
Set aside and let cool.
Mix cream cheese, topping and powdered sugar and spread over crust.
Place in refrigerator to partially set.
In an 8-cup container, heat 2 cups of water and add gelatin.
Heat an additional minute or two at 100% power until gelatin is completely dissolved.
Add strawberries and pineapple and refrigerate until partially set.
Pour on top of other two layers and refrigerate until very firm.