2 c. crushed extra thin pretzels
3/4 c. butter, melted
3/4 c. sugar, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (9 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, softened
1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry gelatin
2 c. boiling water
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries

Combine pretzels, butter, and add 3 tablespoons sugar; press mixture over bottom of well oiled 12 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes; cool. Beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy; fold in whipped topping. Spread over pretzel layer; chill until firm. Combine gelatin and water; stir to dissolve. Add strawberries; stir and break apart until thawed. Chill to slightly thicken gelatin. Spoon gelatin mixture over cheese layer. Chill until set. Cut into squares.