Strawberry Crunch Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. thin pretzels, broken sticks
1 1/2 sticks margarine
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. frozen whipped topping
1 pkg. (6 oz.) strawberry gelatin
2 c. hot water
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen strawberries

Preparation

Combine pretzel pieces, margarine and 3 tablespoons sugar. Spread in 9 x 13-inch greased baking dish.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for seven (7) minutes.
Remove and allow to cool thoroughly.
Blend softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar thoroughly.
Fold in whipped topping.
Spread evenly over first layer.
Dissolve gelatin in hot water; allow to cool to room temperature.
Add strawberries. Spoon evenly over cream cheese layer.
Chill until firm.