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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Aunt Ellen • Draft cookbook page 11

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Preparation

60 Minutes

Cook Time

60 Minutes

Yield

12-16 Servings

Section

Starters, Sides, & Appetizers

The Method

1

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

2

Step 2

Mix pretzels, 4 ½ tbsp sugar, and melted butter. Press the resulting mixture firmly in the bomm of a 9 x13 Pyrex® pan. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool completely.

3

Step 3

Beat sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip. Spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, until the mixture is set.

4

Step 4

Stir together Jello-O and boiling water. Mix in the frozen strawberries and pour over the cream cheese mixture.

5

Step 5

(Optional) If the mixture is too runny, put in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes to cool a bit.

6

Step 6

Refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour.

Kitchen Notes

One of the most requested recipes by my kids if my aunt Ellen asks what they would like. Its a sweet treat and only in the South would this be called a salad!

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