Strawberry Pretzel Salad

CRUST
2 c. crushed pretzels
3/4 c. melted margarine (1 1/2 sticks)
4 Tablespoons sugar

SALAD
1 c. sugar
8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
8 oz. cool whip

TOP LAYER
Lg. pkg. strawberry jello
2 c. boiling water
2 pkgs. sliced strawberries

1. Mix ingredients for crust. Put in 9x13 inch metal pan and bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Let cool.

2. Mix salad ingredients and spread on top of crust.

3. For top layer: Mix jello w/boiling water. Place in refrigerator. When jello starts to gel add 2 pkgs. of sliced strawberries. Return to refrigerator. When half gelled, pour on top of salad mixture and refrigerate until firm.

Makes 16-20 servings.