1 c. chopped pretzels
1/3 c. sugar
1 stick melted butter
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
8 oz. Cool Whip, softened
20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained well

Combine first 3 ingredients. Spread in a thin layer on large cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Watch closely as they burn easily. When done, stir and set aside to cool, then break apart into small pieces.

In large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and Cool Whip. Blend in pineapple. Place in large serving bowl and chill.

Stir in pretzels just before serving or serve separately and sprinkle on as a topping. Serves 8.