Yummy Pretzels!

Today I made a yummy pretzel-jello dessert. It was a big hit at Mom's group. I love the salty/sweet. I didn't take a picture but I can post the recipe. Make sure to read the directions first. I fast chilled the jello which lessened the time by 2 hrs.

Pretzel/Strawberry Jello Dessert

Ingredients

       Crust

•  2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• FILLING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• TOPPING:
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in whipped topping. Spread over pretzel crust. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• For topping, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water; chill until partially set. Carefully pour over filling. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until firm. Cut into squares. Yield: 12-16 servings.