First Layer:

3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter
3 tbsp. sugar

Second Layer:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
8 oz. Cool Whip

Topping:

6 oz. strawberry jello
2 c. boiling water
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced strawberries

Mix ingredients for first layer and press into 9 x 13 pan.

Bake at 400°F for 8 minutes. Let cool.

For second layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended. Stir in Cool Whip and spread on pretzel crust. Dissolve jello in boiling water and stir in berries. Let stand for 10 minutes. Pour on top of Cool Whip and chill until set. Cut in squares.