Cranberry Pretzel Salad Recipe 385

Steps:

• 1. First layer: Mix and press into 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool.
• 2. Second layer: Cream together sugar and cream cheese then fold in Cool Whip. When pretzel mixture is cool, spread the cream cheese mixture over crust. Chill for 10 min to let the cream cheese mixture set up.
• 3. Third layer: Dissolve Jello in 1 1/2 cup boiling water. Then add the cranberry sauce. Chill just till jello starts to thicken and is still pourable. Spread the jello mixture over the cream cheese layer. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
• 4. Sometimes I add cool whip to the top also, and sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts.

Steps:

• Note: The 3rd layer can be mixed first and set in the refrigerator while other layers are being prepared. Just don't forget it and leave it too long; you don't want it to congeal. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1st layer: In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, butter and 1 tablespoon sugar together. Press mixture into the bottom of a large flat baking dish. Bake 8 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. 2nd layer: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cool Whip, and 1/2 cup sugar. Spread mixture on top of cooled crust. 3rd layer: In a bowl, mix the Jello, cranberry sauce and boiling water. Cool and pour over second layer. Place int he refrigerator to set (about 2 to 4 hours).