This is made in layers so read entire recipe before starting:

2 c. crushed pretzels (lg. ones crushed fine)
3/4 c. melted butter
1 tbsp. sugar

Mix first 3 ingredients together. Press into the bottom of a large flat baking dish. Bake 8 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool.

LAYER 2:

Mix together:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip
1/2 c. sugar

Spread on top of cooled crust.

LAYER 3:

Mix together:

1 lg. pkg. black cherry Jello
2 cans whole cranberry sauce
2 c. boiling water

Cool and pour over second layer.

Note: The third 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.