Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad

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

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 400º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Combine pretzels, melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl, stirring until fully combined.
3. Spread mixture out in an even layer on lined baking sheet and place in oven. Bake for 7 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool, then crumble into pieces.
4. In a large bowl or mixer, beat cream cheese for 2-4 minutes, or until fluffy, then mix in remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
5. Fold in drained pineapple and thawed frozen whipped topping, then let set for 1 hour.
6. Before serving, sprinkle in crumbled pretzel topping and fold in. Enjoy!