Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 (3 ounce) packages orange gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups whipped topping

1. In a small bowl, combine pretzels and 3 teaspoons of sugar;stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish. Bake at 350u0b0F for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add pineapple and oranges. Chill until partially set, about 30 minutes.
3. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Gently spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until firm.
4. Cut into squares. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.

pretzels, sugar, butter, orange gelatin, boiling water, pineapple, mandarin oranges, cream cheese, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-gelatin-pretzel-salad-242208 (may not work)