Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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• 2 cups crushed pretzels

• 3/4 cup butter, melted

• 3 tablespoons sugar

FILLING:

• 2 cups whipped topping

• 1 package cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sugar
TOPPING:

• 2 packages strawberry gelatin

• 2 cups boiling water

• 2 packages frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

• Additional whipped topping, optional

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13×9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled. For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in strawberries with syrup; chill until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Chill for 4-6 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; serve with whipped topping if desired.