Pretzel Salad

This recipe was given to me by a friend.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 9

Ingredients

• 1  cup  broken pretzel
• 1  cup sugar, divided
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 8  ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 8  ounces Cool Whip
• 20  ounces crushed pineapple, drained

Directions

1. Mix together pretzels, 1/2 cup sugar and melted butter.
2. Press into ungreased 9X9 inch pan.
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.
4. Let cool.
5. Beat softened cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
6. Fold in Cool Whip and crushed pineapple.
7. Spread on cooled crust and chill.
8. I like to top the pretzel salad with 1/4 cup of crushed walnuts or pecans.