Strawberry Pretzel Squares

Having been so super busy as always this time of year,

I actually had a few minutes to make a yummy dessert last weekend. 

I can't remember the last time I actually cooked something,

let alone made a dessert!

This is a recipe that I have had since I was a newlywed,

and I always try to make it every Summer because I like that  it's

cool & refreshing, not overly sweet,

yet gives me the sweet & salty combination that I love so much!

Strawberry Pretzel Squares

2 cups finely crushed pretzels

1/3 cup sugar

2/3 cup margarine or butter, melted

12 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cups sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1 cup thawed Cool Whip

2 cups boiling water

2 packages strawberry jello

1½ cups cold water

2 pints strawberries, sliced

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix crushed pretzels, 1/3 cup sugar, and margarine or butter.  Press firmly into bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking pan.  Bake 10 minutes and let cool.

Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and milk until smooth.  Stir in Cool Whip.  Spread over cooled crust and refrigerate.

Place jello in a large bowl, add boiling water and stir 2 minutes or until completely dissolved.  Stir in cold water.  Refrigerate 1½ hours or until thickened.  Stir in strawberries.  Spoon over cream cheese layer.  Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Cut into squares, garnish as desired.

Wishing you a happy Memorial Day!

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