Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad

Yield: Serves 6

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups pretzels, roughly crushed
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400º F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a medium bowl, ensuring they are well mixed.
3. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes. Once baked, allow it to cool before crumbling it into pieces.
4. In a large bowl or using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy, then incorporate the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
5. Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and thawed frozen whipped topping until well combined. Allow the mixture to set for 1 hour.
6. Just before serving, sprinkle the crumbled pretzel topping over the mixture and gently fold it in. Serve and enjoy!