Strawberry Pretzel Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) box pretzel sticks, crushed (use blender)
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 2/3 sticks butter, melted
1 lb. cream cheese, softened
2 c. whipping cream or Cool Whip
1 c. sugar
3 (3 oz.) boxes strawberry gelatin
3 3/4 c. hot water
2 (16 oz. each) pkg. frozen strawberries, partially frozen

Preparation

Mix crushed pretzel sticks, sugar and butter together.
Set aside 4 tablespoons for garnish.
Press remainder into 9 x 13-inch dish.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 minutes.
Set aside to cool.